Editing International Olympic Committee (section)

== Mission ==
Its stated mission is to promote [[Olympism]] throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement:<ref>{{cite web |title=Olympic Charter |url=https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/General/EN-Olympic-Charter.pdf |website=Olympics.com |publisher=International Olympic Committee |access-date=11 January 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119013958/https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Document%20Library/OlympicOrg/General/EN-Olympic-Charter.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>

*To encourage and support the promotion of ethics and good governance in sport;
*To support the education of youth through sport;
*To ensure that the spirit of fair play prevails and violence is avoided;
*To encourage and support the organization, development, and coordination of sport and sports competitions;
*To ensure the regular celebration of the [[Olympic Games]];
*To cooperate with competent public or private organizations and authorities endeavouring to place sport at the service of humanity and thereby to promote peace;
*To take action to strengthen the unity, independence, political neutrality, and autonomy of the Olympic Movement;
*To encourage and support elected representatives of athletes, working with the IOC Athletes' Commission  as their official representative;
*To encourage and support the promotion of women in sport in pursuit of equality between men and women;
*To protect clean athletes and the integrity of sport, by leading the fight against doping, and by taking action against all forms of manipulation of competitions and related corruption;
*To encourage and support measures relating to the medical care and health of athletes;
*To oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes;
*To encourage and support the efforts of sports organizations and public authorities to provide for the social and professional future of athletes;
*To encourage and support the development of sport for all;
*To encourage and support a responsible concern for environmental issues, to promote sustainable development in sport and to require that the Olympic Games are operated accordingly;
*To promote a positive legacy from the Olympic Games to the host cities, regions and countries;
*To encourage and support initiatives blending sport with culture and education;
*To encourage and support the activities of the [[International Olympic Academy]] ("IOA") and other institutions which dedicate themselves to Olympic education;
*To promote safe sport and the protection of athletes from all forms of harassment and abuse.

As defined by the IOC, [[Sport]] pertains to a form of competitive and organized physical activity or game; that aims to use or improve physical fitness and skills while providing passion, cooperation, and entertainment to participants and spectators alike.