IOC Seeks to Protect Principle of Olympism

25th September 2025

The International Olympic Committee It has set up a Working Group on the Protection of the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.

The IOC says sport must unite the world in peaceful competition.

It has re-iterated that sport must remain a beacon of hope, a force that brings the world together in peaceful competition.

The Olympic Charter recognises ‘that sport occurs within the framework of society’, and that ‘sports organisations within the Olympic Movement shall apply political neutrality.’

This is aimed at ensuring that the IOC, the Olympic Games and sport remain politically neutral and can uphold their mission to unite the world in peaceful competition.

The IOC claims athletes have an opportunity to showcase the Olympic values and play the role of peace ambassadors in line with the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.

“Sport’s ability to unite was undeniably demonstrated at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” said a statement from the IOC.

“Athletes from the territories of all 206 National Olympic Committees and the Refugee Olympic Team lived harmoniously in the Olympic Village and competed peacefully on the field of play.”

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