In the very fundamental principles appears, that the goal of Olympism
among others is – in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual
understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play -
to contribute to building a peaceful and better world; and promote the
establishment of a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of
human dignity.
The mission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to
promote
Olympism in accordance with the Olympic Charter and hereby among others
to participate in acts promoting peace, to protect the Olympic Movement
and to act against any form of discrimination affecting the Olympic
Movement.
Of the terms of belonging to the Olympic Movement appears,
that any
form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds
of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with
belonging to the Olympic Movement; and that belonging to the Olympic
Movement requires respect for universal fundamental ethical
principles.
Regarding to election of the host city it is determined, that
the right
to organize The Olympic Games is conditional on, that The National
Government of the country of the applicant city submits to the IOC a
legally binding instrument by which the said government undertakes and
guarantees that the country and its public authorities will comply with
and respect the Olympic Charter.
In the event of non compliance with the Olympic Charter or
other
regulations or instructions of the IOC, or a breach of the obligations
entered into by the NOC, the OCOG or the host city, the IOC is entitled
to withdraw, at any time and with immediate effect, the organisation of
the Olympic Games from the host city, the OCOG and the NOC.
FE/07-04-2008
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