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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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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

IOC members visiting L.A. for a regular coordination commission meeting this week gave an even stronger vote of confidence.

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

IOC president Kirsty Coventry suggested, external in February that Russia could compete at the Games in Los Angeles in two years' time.

From BBC May 7, 2026

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