About the Games
A celebration of excellence and inspiration to achieve
An invitation for the world to gather and dream in common spirit
The Olympic Movement
The goal of the Olympic Movement is to promote and contribute to the practice of sport in a "spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play." The spirit of fair play includes observing the rules of play and competition, respecting opponents and combating violence and unfair behaviour.
For athletes to participate in the Olympic Games, they must respect and live up to the ideals of fair play. They must also:
- Not use any banned substances or procedures
- Respect and follow the Olympics’ anti-doping code
- Be a national (citizen) of the country for which they are competing
What is the Olympic Family?
The groups within the Olympic Family that agree to be guided by the Olympic Charter and recognize the authority of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are referred to as the Olympic Movement.
