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IOC

American  
Or I.O.C.
  1. International Olympic Committee.


IOC British  

abbreviation

  1. International Olympic Committee

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But when it was removed following 2008 because the IOC didn’t see enough global competition for the gold medal, she felt that she failed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Section two of the Olympic charter states: "Members of the IOC will not accept from governments, organisations, or other parties, any mandate or instructions liable to interfere with the freedom of their action and vote."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The IOC said all returning Russian athletes must meet relevant antidoping requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

“This was the best CoCom ever,” said Nicole Hoevertsz, chair of the IOC coordination commission for LA28.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

The IOC and Wada have described the Enhanced Games as "immoral" and "a dangerous and irresponsible concept", while World Athletics president Lord Coe said anyone taking part was "moronic".

From BBC May 25, 2026

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