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Rule 22 of the Olympic Charter 2020

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Introduction to the IOC Code
of Ethics

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Rule 22 of the Olympic Charter
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1. The IOC Ethics Commission is charged with defining and updating a framework
of ethical principles, including a Code of Ethics, based upon the values and
principles enshrined in the Olympic Charter of which the said Code forms an
integral part. In addition, it investigates complaints raised in relation to the non-
respect of such ethical principles, including breaches of the Code of Ethics

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and, if necessary, proposes sanctions to the IOC Executive Board.

2. The chair and members of the IOC Ethics Commission are elected by the IOC
Session, in a secret ballot, by a majority of the votes cast.

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1. The composition and organisation of the IOC Ethics Commission are provided
for in its statutes.

2. Any modification of the IOC Code of Ethics, the statutes of the IOC Ethics
Commission and any other regulation and implementing provisions emanating
from the IOC Ethics Commission is submitted for the approval of the IOC
Executive Board.

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Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter 2020

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Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter
Measures and sanctions
In the case of any violation of the Olympic Charter, the World Anti-Doping Code, the
Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions or any
other regulation, the measures or sanctions which may be taken by the Session, the

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IOC Executive Board or the disciplinary commission referred to under 2.4 below are:

1. In the context of the Olympic Movement:

1.1 with regard to IOC members, the Honorary President, honorary members
and honour members:
a) a reprimand, pronounced by the IOC Executive Board;
b) suspension, for a specific period, pronounced by the IOC Executive
Board. The suspension may be extended to all or part of the rights,

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prerogatives and functions deriving from the membership of the person
concerned.
The above-mentioned sanctions may be combined. They may be
imposed on IOC members, the Honorary President, honorary members
or honour members who, by their conduct, jeopardise the interests of
the IOC, also regardless of any specific violation of the Olympic Charter
or any other regulation.
1.2 with regard to IFs:
a) withdrawal from the programme of the Olympic Games of:
– a sport (Session),
– a discipline (IOC Executive Board),
– an event (IOC Executive Board);
b) withdrawal of provisional recognition (IOC Executive Board);
c) withdrawal of full recognition (Session).

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1.3 with regard to associations of IFs:
a) withdrawal of provisional recognition (IOC Executive Board);
b) withdrawal of full recognition (Session).
1.4 with regard to NOCs:
a) suspension (IOC Executive Board); in such event, the IOC Executive

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Board determines in each case the consequences for the NOC
concerned and its athletes;
b) withdrawal of provisional recognition (IOC Executive Board);
c) withdrawal of full recognition (Session); in such a case, the NOC
forfeits all rights conferred upon it in accordance with the Olympic
Charter;
d) withdrawal of the right to organise a Session or an Olympic Congress
(Session).

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1.5 with regard to associations of NOCs:
a) withdrawal of provisional recognition (IOC Executive Board);
b) withdrawal of full recognition (Session).
1.6 with regard to a host, an OCOG and a NOC:
withdrawal of the right to organise the Olympic Games (Session).
1.7 with regard to interested hosts or candidates and a NOC:
withdrawal of the right to be an interested host or a candidate to host the
Olympic Games (IOC Executive Board).
1.8 with regard to other recognised associations and organisations:
a) withdrawal of provisional recognition (IOC Executive Board);
b) withdrawal of full recognition (Session).

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Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter 2020

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2. In the context of the Olympic Games, in the case of any violation of the
Olympic Charter, of the World Anti-Doping Code, or of any other decision
or applicable regulation issued by the IOC or any IF or NOC, including but
not limited to the IOC Code of Ethics, the Olympic Movement Code on the
Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions or of any applicable public law or
regulation, or in case of any form of misbehaviour:

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2.1 with regard to individual competitors and teams: temporary or permanent
ineligibility or exclusion from the Olympic Games, disqualification or
withdrawal of accreditation; in the case of disqualification or exclusion,
the medals and diplomas obtained in relation to the relevant infringement
of the Olympic Charter shall be returned to the IOC. In addition, at the
discretion of the IOC Executive Board, a competitor or a team may lose
the benefit of any ranking obtained in relation to other events at the
Olympic Games at which he or it was disqualified or excluded; in such

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case the medals and diplomas won by him or it shall be returned to the
IOC (Executive Board);
2.2 with regard to officials, managers and other members of any delegation
as well as referees and members of the jury: temporary or permanent
ineligibility or exclusion from the Olympic Games (IOC Executive Board);
2.3 with regard to all other accredited persons: withdrawal of accreditation
(IOC Executive Board);
2.4 the IOC Executive Board may delegate its power to a disciplinary commission.
2.5 Notwithstanding Rules 59.1 and 59.2, the competent IOC body (Session, IOC
Executive Board, disciplinary commission) may also, or in lieu of the measures
and sanctions authorised by such Rules, impose financial sanctions on the
relevant individuals, teams or entities, taking into account factors such as the
gravity and extent of the violation and the ability of those concerned to bear

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the financial consequences of the sanctions. The sanctions may include fines
and/or the suspension or cancellation of any form of financial support by or
emanating from the IOC. In all cases, the IOC shall be entitled to recover its
related expenses and costs.

3. Before applying any measure or sanction, the competent IOC body may issue

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a warning.

4. All sanctions and measures are taken without prejudice to any other rights of
the IOC and of any other body, including but not limited to NOCs and IFs.

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1. Any inquiry relating to facts that may lead to any measure or sanction is
conducted under the authority of the IOC Executive Board, which may delegate
all or part of its authority to that effect.

2. Throughout any inquiry, the IOC Executive Board may provisionally withdraw from
any concerned person or organisation all or part of the rights, prerogatives and
functions deriving from such person’s or organisation’s membership or status.

3. Any individual, team or any other individual or legal entity has the right to be
heard by the IOC body competent to apply a measure or sanction to such
individual, team or legal entity. The right to be heard in the sense of this
provision includes the right to be acquainted with the charges and the right to
appear personally or to submit a defence in writing.

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4. Any measure or sanction decided by the Session, the IOC Executive Board or
the disciplinary commission referred to in Rule 59.2.4 shall be communicated
in writing to the party concerned.

5. All measures or sanctions shall be effective forthwith unless the competent

body decides otherwise.

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Youth Olympic Games (YOG)
The IOC Code of Ethics and Implementing Provisions apply to the Youth Olympic
Games.

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Olympic Congress recommendations
XIII Olympic Congress – Copenhagen 2009
“The Olympic Movement in society”
Recommendations – The structure of the Olympic Movement

“The legitimacy and autonomy of the Olympic Movement depend on upholding the
highest standards of ethical behaviour and good governance.”

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(Extract of Recommendation 41)

All members of the Olympic Movement should “adopt and implement a code of
ethics based on the principles and rules of the IOC Code of Ethics”.
(Extract of Recommendation 42)

Olympic Agenda 2020

The recommendations of the Olympic Agenda 2020, approved by the 127th
IOC Session in Monaco on the 8th and 9th December 2014, related to ethics
(recommendations 15,16 and 30-32) were implemented in the current version of the
IOC Code of Ethics and the various Implementing Provisions.

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Introduction
IOC Code of Ethics

IOC Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Implementing Provisions of the IOC Code of Ethics:
Directions Concerning the Election of the IOC President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rules Concerning Conflict of Interest Affecting
the Behaviour of Olympic Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Future Host Elections – Rules of Conduct for Continuous Dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Future Host Elections – Rules of Conduct for Targeted Dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Rules for the Register of Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rules of Conduct for the Recognised International Federations
seeking inclusion in Olympic Games Organising Committee’s proposal
on additional sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance of the Olympic
and Sports Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation
of Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rules for the Application during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (in 2021)
of Articles 7 to 10 of the Code of Ethics and of the Olympic Movement Code
on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Definition of the “Participants” in the Olympic Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Extension of the IOC Code of Ethics’ Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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PREAMBLE
The International Olympic Committee and each of its members and its

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administration, the National Olympic Committees, the International Federations,
the Interested Parties to the Continuous and/or Targeted Dialogue for the
election of the Future Hosts of the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games,
the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, Olympic Games participants
and the Recognised Organisations (hereinafter “the Olympic parties”) restate their
commitment to the Olympic Charter and in particular its Fundamental Principles,
and reaffirm their loyalty to the Olympic ideal inspired by Pierre de Coubertin.
The Olympic parties undertake to disseminate the culture of ethics and integrity
within their respective areas of competence and to serve as role models.

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Scope of application

The Olympic parties undertake to comply and ensure compliance with the IOC
Code of Ethics in the following circumstances:
• tthe International Olympic Committee (IOC), each of its members and its
administration, and the National Olympic Committees (NOC) and their officials,

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at all times and in all circumstances;
• all Olympic Games participants, throughout each edition of the Olympic Games
for which they are accredited;
• the International Federations (IFs) and the Recognised Organisations and their
officials, in all their relations with the IOC;
• the Interested Parties to the Continuous and/or Targeted Dialogue for the
election of the Future Hosts of the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games,

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during the duration of the dialogues; and
• the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs) and their officials,
throughout the existence of each such Committee.

The National Olympic Committees, the International Federations, the Recognised

Organisations and the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games undertake
to adopt, for their internal activities, a code of ethics based on the principles and
rules of the IOC Code of Ethics, or in a written declaration to adopt the IOC Code
of Ethics.

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A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Article 1
Respect for the universal fundamental ethical principles is the foundation of

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Olympism.

These include:

1.1 Respect for the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a
spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play;

1.2 Respect of the principle of the universality and political neutrality of the Olympic
Movement;

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1.3 Maintaining harmonious relations with state authorities, while respecting the
principle of autonomy as set out in the Olympic Charter;

1.4 Respect for international conventions on protecting human rights insofar as

they apply to the Olympic Games’ activities and which ensure in particular:
– respect for human dignity;
– rejection of discrimination of any kind on whatever grounds, be it race,
colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other
opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status;
– rejection of all forms of harassment and abuse, be it physical, professional
or sexual, and any physical or mental injuries;

1.5 Ensuring the participants’ conditions of safety, well-being and medical care
favourable to their physical and mental equilibrium.

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B INTEGRITY OF CONDUCT

Article 2
The Olympic parties must use due care and diligence in fulfilling their mission. At

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all times, they must act with the highest degree of integrity, and particularly when
taking decisions, they must act with impartiality, objectivity, independence and
professionalism.

They must refrain from any act involving fraud or corruption. They must not act in a
manner likely to tarnish the reputation of the Olympic Movement.

Article 3

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The Olympic parties or their representatives must not, directly or indirectly, solicit,
accept or offer any form of remuneration or commission, nor any concealed benefit
or service of any nature, connected with the Olympic Games.

Article 4
Only tokens of consideration or friendship of nominal value, in accordance with
prevailing local customs, may be given or accepted by the Olympic or third parties.
Such tokens may not lead to the impartiality and integrity of the Olympic parties
being called into question.

Any other form of token, object or benefit constitutes a gift which may not be
accepted, but must be passed on to the organisation of which the beneficiary is a
member.

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Article 5
For hospitality shown to the Olympic parties, as well as those accompanying them,
a sense of measure must be respected.

Article 6

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The Olympic parties must refrain from placing themselves in any conflict of
interests, and must respect the Rules Concerning Conflicts of Interests Affecting
the Behaviour of Olympic Parties.

C INTEGRITY OF COMPETITIONS

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Article 7
The Olympic parties shall commit to combat all forms of cheating and shall
continue to undertake all the necessary measures to ensure the integrity of sports
competitions.

Article 8
The Olympic parties must respect the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code
and of the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of
Competitions.

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Article 9
All forms of participation in, or support for betting related to the Olympic Games,
and all forms of promotion of betting related to the Olympic Games are prohibited.

Article 10

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Participants in the Olympic Games must not, by any manner whatsoever, manipulate
the course or result of a competition, or any part thereof, in a manner contrary to
sporting ethics, infringe the principle of fair play or show unsporting conduct.

D GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RESOURCES

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Article 11
The Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance of the Olympic and Sports
Movement, in particular transparency, responsibility and accountability, must be
respected by all Olympic parties.

Article 12
The Olympic resources of the Olympic parties must be used only for Olympic
purposes.

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Article 13
13.1 The income and expenditure of the Olympic parties must be recorded in their
accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. An
independent auditor will check these accounts.

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13.2 In cases where the IOC gives financial support to Olympic parties:
a. the use of these Olympic resources for Olympic purposes must be clearly
demonstrated in the accounts;
b. the accounts of the Olympic parties may be subjected to auditing by an
expert designated by the IOC Executive Board.

Article 14
The Olympic parties recognise the significant contribution that broadcasters,

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sponsors, partners and other supporters make to the development and prestige of
the Olympic Games throughout the world.

In order to preserve the integrity and neutrality of the various candidature procedures,
the support and promotion of any of the candidatures by broadcasters, sponsors,
partners and other supporters must be in a form consistent with the rules of sport
and the principles defined in the Olympic Charter and the present Code.

However, the IOC TOP Sponsors and other IOC marketing partners must refrain
from supporting or promoting any Interested Party to the Continuous and/or
Targeted Dialogue for the election of the Future Hosts of the Olympic Games and
Youth Olympic Games.

The broadcasters, sponsors, partners and other supporters must not interfere in the
running of sports organisations.

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E CANDIDATURES

Article 15
The Olympic parties shall respect the integrity of any candidature process initiated

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by the IOC and the Continuous and Targeted Dialogues for the election of the Future
Host of the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games, allowing equal conditions
and opportunities for all and avoiding any risk of conflict of interests.

The behaviour of all these entities and persons must be in full compliance with the
principles and provisions of the Olympic Charter and of the IOC Code of Ethics.
Therefore, the related NOC is responsible for informing all entities and persons
involved and taking all reasonable measures to ensure the respect of these
principles.

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The Olympic parties shall not directly or indirectly solicit or accept any form of
advantage from the candidature process or the concerned dialogue.

The principle of neutrality shall be respected by all the Olympic parties, including
IOC TOP Sponsors and other IOC Marketing partners. To this end, the IOC Members
must refrain from making any public declaration appearing to give an opinion on
one candidature or an Interested Party to a dialogue; likewise, the candidatures
or the Interested Parties to a dialogue may not use the name or image of the IOC
Members who are not from their country.

All the entities and persons must refrain from approaching any constituent of the
Olympic Movement or any third-party authority with the aim to obtain financial,
political or any other support, which is not compliant with the rules established by
the IOC.

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Article 16
The Olympic parties shall respect the “Rules of Conduct for Continuous Dialogue”
and the “Rules of Conduct for Targeted Dialogue” published by the IOC.

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F CONFIDENTIALITY

Article 17
The principle of confidentiality shall be strictly respected by the IOC Ethics
Commission in all its activities.

It must also be strictly respected by any person concerned by the activities of the

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G REPORTING OBLIGATION

Article 18
The Olympic parties shall inform the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, in the
strictest confidentiality and by using the appropriate mechanisms, in particular the
IOC Ethics and Compliance Hotline, of any information related to a violation of the
IOC Code of Ethics, with a view to possible referral to the IOC Ethics Commission.

Any disclosure of information must not be for personal gain or benefit, nor be
undertaken maliciously to damage the reputation of any person or organisation.

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H IMPLEMENTATION

Article 19
The IOC Ethics Commission may set out the provisions for the implementation of

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the present Code in a set of Implementing Provisions, subject to the approval of
the IOC Executive Board in accordance with the Bye-law to Rule 22 of the Olympic
Charter.

Article 20
The IOC Ethics and Compliance Office is available to the IOC Ethics Commission to
disseminate and implement the present Code.

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Implementing Provision of the IOC Code of Ethics
Directions Concerning the

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Election of the IOC President

PREAMBLE
It is in the interest of the IOC and the candidates for the presidency of this institution

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that the respect of the fundamental ethical principles of Olympism shall prevail
during the campaign.

In particular, it is essential that equality be observed between the candidates in

mutual respect.

These Directions aim to ensure a degree of harmonisation in the conduct of the

candidates and to prevent any excesses which their supporters might in good faith
be led to commit.

Article 1
Scope
The present Directions apply from their publication until the election by the IOC Session.

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GENERAL CONDUCT OF CANDIDATES

Article 2
General conduct

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Each candidate may promote his / her candidature, subject to respecting the provisions of
the present Directions.

The promotion of a candidature shall be conducted with dignity and moderation.

The conduct of the candidates shall comply with the provisions of the IOC Code of Ethics.

RELATIONS WITH IOC MEMBERS

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Article 3
Candidature documentation
Each candidate may present to his / her colleagues his / her plans and views
as the future IOC President, in the form of a written document, whatever the
means of distribution. This document shall be reserved only for IOC Members,
and the candidates shall refrain from participating in any promotional and / or
communications campaign based on their written document.

A copy is submitted to the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.

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Article 4
Promotion
The promotion of a candidature for the IOC presidency shall exclude any form of
publicity, including the use of media or social networks.

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Article 5
Trips
The candidates shall be invited by the IOC Director General to attend the official
meetings of the IOC, at the cost of the latter. The candidates shall limit the number
of their personal trips that they make with a view to promoting their candidature in
order to avoid excessive expenditure, a factor of inequality amongst them.

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Article 6
Meetings
No public meeting or gathering of any kind may be organised in the framework of
promoting a candidature.

Article 7
Assistance
No assistance, whether financial, material or in kind, be it direct or indirect, may be
given to candidates by an IOC Member. If offered such assistance, the candidate
concerned has the duty to refuse it and to inform the IOC Ethics Commission
accordingly.

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Article 8
Gifts – Benefits
Candidates may in no circumstances and under no pretext give presents, offer
donations or grant advantages of whatever nature.

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Article 9
Promises
No candidate may enter into any promise or undertaking to be performed, whatever
the timing of such performance, for the direct or indirect benefit of an IOC Member,
a group of IOC Members, an organisation, region or partner.

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Article 10
Visits
Visits between candidates and IOC Members are not encouraged. Any such
visits organised specifically in connection with a candidature shall be reported
to the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.

Article 11
Declarations
As the voting is secret, IOC Members are prohibited individually or collectively, from
announcing publicly in any form whatsoever their intention to vote or from any public
invitation to vote for one of the candidates.

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RELATIONS WITH, OLYMPIC MOVEMENT CONSTITUENTS,
TOP SPONSORS AND THIRD PARTIES

Article 12
Neutrality

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IOC Honorary Members and Honour Members, NOCs, IFs, IOC-Recognised
Organisations, OCOGs, interested parties to the election for a future host of the
Olympic Games or the Youth Olympic Games, TOP Sponsors and IOC partners
shall remain neutral.

They shall refrain from making any public declaration and may in no way support
one of the candidates.

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Article 13
Mandatory instructions
Candidates may not accept mandatory instructions from any public or private,
natural or legal person.

Article 14
Undertaking
Candidates may not enter into any form of undertaking with any natural or legal
person likely to affect the freedom of decision or action of the future IOC President.

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Article 15
Assistance
No direct or indirect assistance, be it financial, material or in kind, may be given to
candidates by an Olympic Movement constituent, TOP Sponsor, IOC partner or
other third party. If offered such assistance, the candidate concerned has the duty

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to refuse it and to inform the IOC Ethics Commission accordingly.

RELATIONS WITH THE MEDIA

Article 16
Publications

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Candidates may grant interviews to the media.

No form of publicity may be devoted to one of the candidates regardless of the

backer.

All communications undertaken by the candidate shall strictly respect the other
candidates and shall in no way be prejudicial to any other candidate.

Article 17
Debates
The candidates may not take part in any public debate, regardless of the organiser.

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Article 18
Communications services
No use, free of charge or in return for payment, of the services of a journalist or of media
may be made in order to place a candidature at an advantage or a disadvantage.

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RELATIONS WITH OTHER CANDIDATES

Article 19
Respect due to candidates
Each candidate shall, in the framework of promoting his / her candidature, respect

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the other candidates, the IOC Members and the IOC itself.

Article 20
Prejudice to a candidature
A candidate may produce no spoken word, written text or representation of any
nature likely to harm the image of another candidate or cause his / her prejudice.

Article 21
Understandings
No understanding, coalition or collusion between candidates with the intent to
influence the result of the vote is allowed.

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RELATIONS WITH THE IOC ADMINISTRATION

Article 22
General relations

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The IOC administration shall maintain a strict duty of neutrality at all times.

The members of the administration shall limit their relations with the candidates
strictly to the content of their mission.

Article 23
Support

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No support or service in relation to a candidature may be requested from any
member of the IOC administration, from a department or other section of the IOC
administration.

Article 24
Concealed promotion
Concealed promotion in the form of technical meetings or other events is prohibited.
These may be added to the official calendar of events only with the approval of the
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BREACHES OF THE DIRECTIONS

Article 25
Competent body

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Any breach of these Directions shall be brought to the attention of the IOC Chief
Ethics and Compliance Officer, who will refer to the IOC Ethics Commission,
pursuant to the Rules of Procedure.

Article 26
Sanctions

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If there is proof of a breach of these Directions, the IOC Ethics Commission may
make to the candidate in question:
– observations, which could be made public, or
– issue a warning, which will be automatically made public on the IOC website.

In the event of a serious breach of these Directions, the case shall be referred to the
IOC Executive Board for possible sanctions.

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Implementing Provisions of the IOC Code of Ethics
Rules Concerning
Conflict of Interest
Affecting the Behaviour

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of Olympic Parties

Article 1
Scope of application

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These Rules apply to Olympic parties as defined by the IOC Code of Ethics’ Scope
of application.

Article 2
Definition
In the context of the provisions of these Rules, a distinction is made between, on the
one hand, a “potential conflict of interest” or “perceived conflict of interest” and, on
the other hand, an “actual conflict of interest”.
- A potential conflict of interest, or perceived conflict of interest, arises when
the opinion or decision of a person, acting alone or within an organisation,
could be reasonably considered as liable to be influenced by, relations that the
aforementioned person has, has had or is on the point of having with another
person or organisation that would be affected by the person’s opinion or decision.

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- An actual conflict of interest occurs when a person, acting alone or within an
organisation, expresses an opinion or participates to a decision while this person
is liable to be influenced by relations that the aforementioned person has, has
had or is on the point of having with another person or organisation that would
be affected by the person’s opinion or decision. An actual conflict of interest
may occur irrespective of whether or not the person has declared the relevant

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interests pursuant to Article 4.2 below

Article 3
Types of interests to take into consideration
In assessing the situations described in article 2 above, direct as well as indirect
interests of the relevant person must be considered. This includes the interests

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of close members of the immediate family of such person, such as their children,
spouse or partner and dependents, as well as those of the spouse or partner.

For the purposes of these Rules, interests to be taken into consideration are
situations where the relevant persons, or a close member of their immediate family,
is in a position to control or materially influence the situation of any commercial
entity, sports organisation or other types of legal entities, by any means (including
through the ownership of voting rights, or other equity interests, by contract or
otherwise).

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Article 4
Resolution and prevention
4.1 Only actual conflicts of interest are prohibited. It is the personal responsibility
of each person to avoid any case of actual conflict of interest. Faced with a
situation of potential conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest, the

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person must refrain from expressing an opinion, from making a decision or
participating in the decision-making process.

4.2 In order to prevent a conflict of interest, the persons shall disclose their interests
to their sport organisation, which shall keep such disclosures confidential.
The interests to be disclosed shall be all the direct and indirect interests, as
mentioned in article 3 above.

4.3 The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer is responsible for advising

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persons, at their request, in a situation of a potential conflict of interest or
perceived conflict of interest.

Article 5
Undeclared or actual conflicts of interest
In the event that a person omits to declare an interest, as described in Article 3, and/
or is in an actual conflict of interest, the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
may refer the case to the IOC Ethics Commission in accordance with the conditions
set out in its Rules of Procedure, in view of making a recommendation to the IOC
Executive Board.

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Rules of Conduct for

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TERMINOLOGY
Interested Party(ies): City / Region / Country / National Olympic Committee (NOC) /

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associated individual interested in hosting a future edition of the Olympic Summer /
Winter Games or the Summer / Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Continuous Dialogue: Non-committal discussions between the IOC and Interested

Parties with regard to hosting future Olympic Summer/Winter Games or Summer /
Winter Youth Olympic Games*.
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PRINCIPLES

Article 1
The Rules of Conduct for Continuous Dialogue with Interested Parties (“The Rules”)

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are guided by the core Olympic value of fair play, the Olympic Charter and the IOC
Code of Ethics and its Implementing Provisions, in particular the Rules Concerning
Conflict of Interest Affecting the Behaviour of the Olympic Parties.

Article 2
The Rules of Conduct apply during the entire duration of Continuous Dialogue with
the IOC and are to be respected by all Interested Parties, as well as all representatives
of the Olympic Movement.

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Article 3
The NOC of the Interested Party(ies) is responsible for ensuring that any persons /
entities participating in or associated with the Continuous Dialogue are aware of
and fully respect these Rules.

PROMOTION

Article 4
Interested Parties may promote their vision/project at national level at any time.

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Article 5
Any such promotional activities (advertising, public relations, use of social networks,
etc.) are to take place with dignity and moderation and must be overseen by the NOC.

Article 6

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Promotional activity at international level is prohibited (further information to be
provided to Continuous Dialogue participants).

FUTURE HOST COMMISSIONS

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Article 7
All Interested Parties involved in Continuous Dialogue must respect the conditions
defined by the IOC for interaction with and potential visits by Future Host Commissions.
All costs incurred will be covered by the IOC.

IOC MEMBERS/REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT

Article 8
Interested Parties must refrain from visiting IOC Members, inviting IOC Members for
any type of visit or from any form of direct communication.

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Article 9
Any form of gift, official honour, invitation, advantage or promise from Interested
Parties (including Ambassadors, Embassies, Permanent Representation in the
country(ies) of the Interested Party) is strictly prohibited.

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Article 10
The neutrality of the IOC Members is to be respected. The IOC Members (with the
exception of those in the country of an Interested Party) must refrain from making
any public declarations or expressing any public opinion on any person(s) / entity(ies)
involved. Similarly, the name or image of an IOC Member, IOC Honorary Member or
IOC Honour Member shall not be used for promotional activities, with the exception
of Members in the country of an Interested Party.

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CONSULTANTS

Article 11
Consultants working with Interested Parties must be registered on the IOC’s
Register of Consultants. The NOC takes responsibility for overseeing this process.

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Article 12
Registration is required to ensure that the consultants undertake, as an individual or
on behalf of a company, to respect the IOC’s ethical principles, the Olympic Charter
and the IOC Code of Ethics and its Implementing Provisions, in particular the Rules
Concerning Conflict of Interest.

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Article 13
Registration must be finalised prior to any services and/or any consultancy work
being commissioned by the Interested Parties. The Rules for the IOC’s Register of
Consultants are published in the IOC Code of Ethics. Non-compliance may lead to
sanctions, as specified in the Rules for the IOC’s Register of Consultants.

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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS
AND NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES

Article 14
No recognised International Federation (IF) or NOC may request or gain any
advantage from any Interested Party(ies).

Article 15
All recognised IFs and NOCs must remain neutral and not favour any one Interested
Party (with the exception of an NOC with an Interested Party in its territory).

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IOC TOP PARTNERS AND
OTHER IOC SPONSORS / SUPPLIERS

Article 16

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The IOC TOP Partners and IOC sponsors / suppliers must remain neutral and refrain
from providing any form of support to Interested Parties. Consequently, Interested
Parties shall not solicit or accept any form of support or promotion from IOC TOP
Partners or IOC sponsors / suppliers.

MEDIA

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Article 17
Interested Parties shall not organise or cover the costs of any working visit by
international media representatives.

RESPECT BETWEEN INTERESTED PARTIES

Article 18
Interested Parties must respect each other, as well as IOC Members, the IOC and
representatives of the Olympic Movement.

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Article 19
Interested Parties must refrain from any act or comment that could tarnish the
image of another party or be prejudicial to it. Any comparison between Interested
Parties is strictly forbidden.

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Article 20
To ensure respect between Interested Parties, there may be no organised debates.

Article 21
No agreement, coalition or collusion between the Interested Parties or their NOCs,
aimed at influencing the result of the host election, is permitted.

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INTERPRETATION

Article 22
Any questions concerning the Rules of Conduct and their interpretation are to be
submitted to the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.

Article 23
Breaches will be dealt with by the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer; any
serious or repeated breaches may be referred to the IOC Ethics Commission.

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TERMINOLOGY
Interested Party(ies): City / Region / Country / National Olympic Committee (NOC) /

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associated individual interested in hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games or
Olympic Winter Games.

Preferred Host(s): Interested Party/ies invited by the IOC Executive Board to enter
Targeted Dialogue for a specific edition of the Olympic Games or Olympic Winter
Games based on recommendations from the respective Future Host Commission.

Targeted Dialogue: A defined period during which the IOC Executive Board targets
one or more Preferred Hosts to develop a project for a specific edition of the Games.

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PRINCIPLES

Article 1
The Rules of Conduct for Targeted Dialogue (“The Rules of Conduct”) are guided

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by the core Olympic value of fair play, the Olympic Charter and the IOC Code of
Ethics and its Implementing Provisions, in particular the Rules Concerning Conflict
of Interest Affecting the Behaviour of the Olympic Parties.

Article 2
The Rules of Conduct apply during the entire duration of Targeted Dialogue with the
IOC and are to be respected by all Preferred Hosts, as well as all representatives of
the Olympic Movement.

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Article 3
The NOC of the Preferred Host(s) is responsible for ensuring that any persons /
entities participating in or associated with the Targeted Dialogue are aware of and
fully respect the Rules of Conduct.

Article 4
The Rules of Conduct apply from the date on which the IOC Executive Board opens
Targeted Dialogue for a specific edition of the Games until the election of the Host
by the IOC Session or the end of Targeted Dialogue.

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Article 5
The purpose of the Rules of Conduct is to ensure an honest and fair environment for
the Preferred Host(s) exempt from any external influence, with equal conditions and
opportunities and the absence of any risk of conflict of interest.

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The Preferred Host(s) must refrain from approaching any constituent of the Olympic
Movement or any third party with the aim of obtaining financial, political or other
support which is not compliant with the Rules of Conduct.

PROMOTION

Article 6

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The Preferred Host(s) may promote its / their vision / project on a national level at
any time.

Article 7
During Targeted Dialogue, promotional activities may also be carried out
internationally.

Article 8
Any promotional activities (advertising, public relations, social networking, etc.)
must take place with dignity and moderation and must be overseen by the NOC.

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Article 9
Unless the IOC grants specific authorisation, no form of promotion may be
undertaken on the territory of Switzerland* at any time, or on that of the country
hosting the IOC Session during the three weeks before the day of the vote.

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*To be rediscussed if a Swiss city / region is a Preferred Host.

Article 10
Depending on when Targeted Dialogue is opened, a number of pre-scheduled
Olympic stakeholder international meetings may fall within the period of Targeted
Dialogue. The Preferred Host(s) may be invited by the IOC to attend such meetings /
events as observers or presenters, e.g.:
– General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees

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– SportAccord Convention
– IOC Session
– Games of the Olympiad / Olympic Winter Games, as appropriate
– Summer / Winter Youth Olympic Games, as appropriate

The conditions of participation for each event (number of accredited persons

– normally between four and six – or invitation to make a presentation) will be
confirmed by the IOC following the opening of Targeted Dialogue.

Article 11
Once the Targeted Dialogue is opened by the IOC Executive Board, the NOC of
the Preferred Host(s) shall ensure that no new international sports competition(s)
meeting(s) of an IOC-recognised organisation is organised on its territory or no new
NOC assistance agreement is awarded, unless approved in writing by the IOC Ethics
and Compliance Office.

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Within one month of the opening of Targeted Dialogue, the NOC of each Preferred
Host shall provide the IOC Ethics and Compliance Office with:
– A list of all international events/competitions scheduled or in the process of being
scheduled during Targeted Dialogue on its territory
– A list of all existing agreements between the NOC of the Preferred Host and other

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NOCs (including assistance programmes of any nature)

Article 12
Each Preferred Host is entitled to use an emblem to support its interest in hosting the
Games. During Targeted Dialogue, the emblem shall comprise the NOC emblem of
the respective territory, the name of the city / region/country and the text “Aspiring to
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followed by the year in question.

FUTURE HOST COMMISSIONS

Article 13
The Preferred Host(s) must respect IOC conditions with respect to meetings with /
potential visit(s) by the respective Future Host Commission. The costs of any Future
Host Commission visit will be covered by the IOC.

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IOC MEMBERS / REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT

Article 14

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The Preferred Host(s) must refrain from visiting IOC Members or inviting IOC
Members to visit them.

If an IOC Member has to travel to a Preferred Host as part of his/her normal

activities, he/she shall inform the IOC Ethics and Compliance Officer in advance. In
such circumstances, the Preferred Host may not take advantage of the situation or
cover any costs or expenses.

Article 15

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The neutrality of the IOC Members must be respected. The IOC Members (with
the exception of those in the country of a Preferred Host(s)) must refrain from
making any public declarations expressing an opinion on any person(s) or entity/ies
involved. Similarly, the name or image of an IOC Member, IOC Honorary Member or
IOC Honour Member shall not be used for promotional activities, with the exception
of the Member(s) in the country of the Preferred Host(s).

Article 16
The Preferred Host(s) may provide information on the Olympic project to IOC
Members via electronic newsletters or in person on the occasion of international
sports events or sports competitions.

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Article 17
No other form of promotion is authorised and, in particular, IOC Members who are
not from the country of the Preferred Host(s) may not:
– be invited or accept an invitation to any form of reception linked to the promotion
of a Preferred Host and its Olympic project;

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– be contacted by the Ambassador or Embassy of the countries concerned with a
view to promoting the Preferred Host and its Olympic project;
– receive honorary diplomas or official decorations from a Preferred Host or a
representative of a Preferred Host’s country.

GIFTS / ADVANTAGES

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Article 18
None of the following may be given to or accepted/received by IOC Members, IOC-
recognised organisations or the media or representative of the Olympic Movement:
– Gift of any value
– Invitation to any sporting or other event that includes accommodation
and/or transport
– Advantage or promise of an advantage

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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS AND
NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES

Article 19

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The Preferred Host(s) may benefit from and consult with the International Federations
(IFs) with regard to their Olympic projects. The conditions for any working visit by
an IF, as defined by the IOC, must be strictly respected by both the Preferred Host
and the IF. There should be a strict sense of moderation, particularly concerning
hospitality and accommodation.

Article 20
No form of promotion or advertising is permitted in any IF publication and Preferred

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Hosts may not take or be offered a promotional stand at IF events.

Article 21
No recognised IF or NOC may request or gain any advantage from any Preferred
Host(s).

Article 22
All recognised IFs and NOCs must remain neutral and not favour any Preferred
Host(s) (with the exception of a NOC with a Preferred Host in its territory).

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IOC TOP PARTNERS AND
OTHER IOC SPONSORS / SUPPLIERS

Article 23

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The Preferred Host(s) may benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the Olympic
Partners (TOPs) in their domestic territory in line with the conditions in Annex 1.

RIGHTS-HOLDING BROADCASTERS

Article 24

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The Preferred Host(s) may benefit from and harness the promotional reach of the
Rights-Holding Broadcasters (RHBs) in their domestic territory in line with Annex 2.

MEDIA

Article 25
The Preferred Host(s) may organise working visits by international media
representatives provided that the costs for such visits are covered entirely by the
media representatives.

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CONSULTANTS

Article 26
Consultants working with the Preferred Host(s) must be registered on the IOC’s

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Register of Consultants. The NOC takes responsibility for overseeing this process.

Article 27
Registration is required to ensure that the consultants undertake, as an individual or
on behalf of a company, to respect the IOC’s ethical principles, the Olympic Charter
and the IOC Code of Ethics and its Implementing Provisions, in particular the Rules
Concerning Conflict of Interest.

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Article 28
Registration must be finalised prior to any services and/or any consultancy work
being commissioned by the Preferred Host(s). The procedure for registration as well
as the Rules for the IOC’s Register of Consultants are published in the IOC Code
of Ethics. Non-compliance may lead to sanctions, as specified in the Rules for the
IOC’s Register of Consultants.

RESPECT BETWEEN PREFERRED HOSTS

Article 29
The Preferred Host(s) must respect each other, as well as IOC Members, the IOC
and representatives of the Olympic Movement.

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Article 30
The Preferred Host(s) must refrain from any act or comment that could tarnish the
image of another Preferred Host or be prejudicial to it. Any comparison is strictly
forbidden.

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Article 31
To ensure respect between Preferred Hosts, there may be no organised debates.

Article 32
No agreement, coalition or collusion between the Preferred Hosts or their NOCs,
aimed at influencing the result of the host election, is permitted.

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ELECTION OF THE HOST

Article 33
The IOC Ethics Commission supervises the Future Host election, in accordance
with the provisions made by the IOC.

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INTERPRETATION

Article 34
Any questions concerning the Rules of Conduct and their interpretation are to be

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submitted to the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.

Article 35
Breaches of the Rules of Conduct will be dealt with by the IOC Chief Ethics and
Compliance Officer; any serious or repeated breaches may be referred to the IOC
Ethics Commission.

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Annex 1
IOC TOP Partners and other IOC sponsors / suppliers
The Preferred Host(s) may benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the TOPs in
their domestic territory in line with the conditions shown below:

1. Supply of Goods/Services by Partners (TOPs)

The TOPs may participate in open, fair and transparent tender processes
in compliance with applicable laws for the supply of goods and services to a
Preferred Host when bidding is open to any third-party supplier. The objective
is to ensure that the TOPs participate equally and consistently, to the extent
possible, in response to open tenders established by each of the Preferred Hosts
requiring the supply of goods or services for projects during Targeted Dialogue.
Therefore, the eventual appointment of any TOP for the supply of goods/services
to any Preferred Host will be subject to the following conditions:

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1.1 If a TOP wishes to participate in any tender process conducted by any
Preferred Host(s) for the supply of goods/services within its competencies
(and not just for goods/services falling within their Olympic product
category), then it must respond equally and participate consistently in
tenders for substantially similar projects across all of the Preferred Hosts.

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1.2 The TOP must be able to meet the needs and requirements of the Preferred
Host(s) (including but not limited to the ability to provide appropriate goods
and services in the specifications and quantities specified by the Preferred
Host(s), at fair and competitive prices, and all to be supplied in a timely
manner).
1.3 No preferential treatment may be afforded to the TOP solely by virtue of
its status as a “TOP Partner” and no residual rights may be tied to the
eventual supply.

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1.4 If selected following the tender process, neither the TOP nor the Preferred
Host(s) will be permitted to engage in any marketing or communication
around the scope of eventual supply to the Preferred Host(s) (nor grant or
exercise any marketing rights).

2. Transfer of Knowledge/Expert Advice

The Preferred Host(s) and the TOPs may, in agreement with the IOC, engage
in constructive multilateral discussions on key topics, enabling the Preferred
Host(s) to benefit from the extensive experience and expertise of the TOPs
without having to “reinvent the wheel”. This will be a needs-based relationship
and the Preferred Host(s) may elect to exercise the engagement opportunities
(or not) at their entire discretion. Neither the TOPs nor the Preferred Host(s) will
be permitted to engage in any marketing or communication around the scope of
support or advice given by the TOPs during the Dialogue (nor grant or exercise
any marketing rights).

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Annex 2
Rights-holding Broadcasters
In order to protect and preserve the spirit of integrity and neutrality of the Targeted
Dialogue, Rights-Holding Broadcaster (RHB) support to any Preferred Host(s) shall
be determined on the basis of the region within which the RHB has been granted

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Olympic-related broadcasting rights and its territorial link to the Preferred Host located
in this region.
The following rules apply:

1. The RHB must be a national broadcaster operating in the national territory of

the Preferred Host.

2. Any promotional and support activities undertaken by the RHB must always
maintain the territorial link to the Preferred Host, namely that it promotes and

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supports the Preferred Host originating from that territory only.

3. A Preferred Host may appoint the RHB as a “sponsor” with corresponding

association rights according to the same rules and conditions related to any of
the Preferred Host’s other sponsorship arrangements.

4. Any content/sponsorship rights must be targeted towards audiences within the

national territory only.

5. Promotion and support is permitted only by RHBs acting as bona fide

broadcasting organisations (and not agencies).

6. If an RHB operates across multiple territories, it must support all of the Preferred
Hosts equally within these territories.

7. The foregoing rules may apply to an RHB’s sub-licensee, as appropriate, to

ensure the territorial link to one particular national territory.

8. The Preferred Host is responsible for monitoring the RHB’s compliance with
the foregoing rules.

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Rules for the IOC’s Register

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of Consultants

Article 1
All consultants wishing to participate in or support a project for Future Host must be

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entered in the IOC’s Register of Consultants on the list for the NOC of the Interested
Parties concerned.
Entry in the Register is a prerequisite for the provision of any service and / or the
signature of any service contract.
Registration in the IOC’s Register of Consultants does not constitute any form of
endorsement by the IOC.
A consultant is considered to be any individual or company who is not linked by
an employment contract to the NOC or Interested Parties and who participates in
or supports an Interested Party by providing consultancy or similar services, in any
way and at any time.

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Article 2
Entry in the Register is made through a written undertaking by the consultant to
respect the IOC’s ethical principles, the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics
and its Implementing Provisions, especially the Rules of Conduct for Continuous
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of Interests.

The consultant binds him / herself personally for his / her activities, as well as for the
activities of any person acting on his/her behalf or on behalf of his/her company.

Article 3

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Such undertaking is made by following the electronic entry procedure accessible
on the IOC website.
The IOC Ethics and Compliance Office is responsible for keeping and posting the
IOC’s Register of Consultants on www.olympic.org.

Article 4
Any failure to respect the IOC’s ethical principles, the Olympic Charter, the IOC
Code of Ethics and its Implementing Provisions, especially the Rules of Conduct for
Continuous and Targeted Dialogue with Interested Parties and the Rules Concerning
Conflicts of Interests, may lead to a sanction by the IOC Executive Board, such as
the withdrawal from the Register for a specific period of time or a warning together
with publication in an official IOC press release.
The procedure to re-enter the Register may take place only after the deadline
specified by the IOC Executive Board.

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Declaration of consent by the consultant
I, the undersigned, confirm:
– that I have taken note of the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics and its
Implementing Provisions, especially the Rules of Conduct for Continuous and
Targeted Dialogue with Interested Parties, the Rules Concerning Conflicts of

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Interests and the Rules for the IOC’s Register of Consultants;
– that I have understood them;
– and that I undertake to inform all those acting on my behalf, or on behalf of the
company I represent, about these Rules.
I undertake to respect these texts personally and to ensure their respect by all those
acting on my behalf or on behalf of the company, which I confirm I am authorised to
represent for the purpose of the present Declaration.
I undertake, personally and on behalf of the company, not to support more than one

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Interested Party and to inform the IOC Ethics and Compliance Office of any type of
existing contract with the IOC.
I undertake, personally and on behalf of the company, not to refer in any way to this
entry in the IOC’s Register of Consultants for promotional or commercial purposes.
I undertake, personally and on behalf of the company, to keep the data of the entry
up to date and to accept withdrawal from the list once services are no longer
provided or the contract terminated.
I accept that the IOC Ethics and Compliance Office is entitled to request additional
information or documents for the purpose of verifying compliance with the present
Declaration, and that any refusal to provide such information may result in withdrawal
or cancellation of the entry in the IOC’s Register of Consultants.
I accept that the IOC may use the data linked to my entry in the IOC’s Register of
Consultants in accordance with the declaration on the processing of personal data.

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I accept that any non-compliance by me personally or by any person acting on my
behalf or on behalf of the company may be sanctioned and may lead to withdrawal
from the IOC’s Register of Consultants, in accordance with these Rules.
I accept any decision by the IOC Executive Board as final.
I accept that any dispute arising from or linked to the present Declaration or entry

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in the IOC’s Register of Consultants will be submitted exclusively to the Court of
Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, for final and binding settlement in
accordance with the Code of Sports-related Arbitration.

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Rules of Conduct for the Recognised
International Federations seeking
inclusion in Olympic Games
Organising Committee’s proposal

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on additional sports

Article 1
General principles

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These Rules of Conduct apply to the Recognised International Federations (hereafter
“IFs”) governing the event submitted by an Olympic Games Organising Committee
(hereafter “OCOG”) for inclusion in the programme of events of an Olympic Games.
The Rules of Conduct apply from the moment they are notified to the IFs concerned.
The purpose of the Rules of Conduct is to ensure an honest and fair process for
IFs seeking inclusion in an OCOG proposal on additional sports for programme of
the Olympic Games, exempt from any external influence, with equal conditions and
opportunities for all IFs.
The Rules of Conduct must be respected by the IFs and by any person or
organisation acting on their behalf or supporting them, including National
Federations, consultants, and any other person or organisation participating in any
way in the candidature process.
The conduct of IFs must comply strictly with the provisions of the Olympic Charter.

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Article 2
Promotion and advertising
2.1 Restriction on promotion and advertising
IFs are not permitted to purchase advertising or to produce or publish promotional

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materials relating to their proposed inclusion in the Programme of the Olympic
Games.
The Olympic symbol (rings), the Olympic motto, the Olympic flag, and any other
Olympic imagery (flame, torch, medal, etc.) slogan, the designation ‘Olympic’,
the Olympic Games emblems, or other indicia or distorted version thereof, or any
design confusingly similar thereto, must not be used in any form of promotion of
the candidature.
No images of the Olympic Games may be used in any form of promotion.

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No names or images of IOC staff or of members of the Olympic Programme
Commission may be used in any form of promotion or presentation (documentation,
film, video, etc.) in order to respect the IOC’s neutrality.

2.2 Opportunities for promotion and advertising

The IFs may promote their sport at any time during their respective sports events
they organise. The restrictions listed on article 2.1 above apply to all promotional
material.
On any promotional documentation (documentation, film, video, etc.), the IFs must
use only their own logo.
With regard to the media relations, the IFs may organise interviews with the media,
but this must be entirely at the cost of media representatives; but no form of
advertisement is allowed in the media.

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Article 3
Relations with IOC Members
There will be no visits to IOC Members by the IFs or by anyone acting on their behalf
or supporting them.
No form of reception for IOC Members may be organised by an IF or by any person

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or organisation acting on its behalf or supporting it.
If an IOC Member decides to participate in a sports competition organised by an
IF, the IF must not cover the costs linked to such event, in particular the travel and
accommodation costs.
In order to respect the IOC Members’ neutrality, except those officially involved in
an executive position within the IF concerned, the IOC Member may not be involved
in any form of promotional action in favour of the sport.

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For the same reason, the names or images of IOC Members, IOC Honorary Members
or IOC Honour Members, except those officially involved in an executive position
within the IF concerned, must not be used in any form of promotion or presentation
(documentation, film, video, etc).

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Article 4
Relations with the members
of the Olympic Programme Commission
The IOC Sports Director, who is responsible for the Olympic Programme
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regards to participation by the IOC administration and the members of the Olympic
Programme Commission in the different events organised by the IFs.

As a result, any invitation by an IF or by any person or organisation acting on its behalf

or supporting it, made to any member of the Olympic Programme Commission or
IOC Staff member, must be submitted to the IOC Sports Department for approval
beforehand.

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Article 5
Gifts
No gifts, whatever value, may be made and no advantages promised to IOC
Members, to any members of the Olympic Programme Commission or IOC Staff.
This prohibition must be respected by the IFs and by anyone acting on their behalf
or supporting them.

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Article 6
Relations with sponsors and broadcasters
In order to preserve the integrity and neutrality of the process, TOP Sponsors,
other IOC marketing partners, and IOC-contracted broadcasters shall refrain from
supporting or promoting any of the candidates.

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Consequently, IFs may not solicit or accept any such support or promotion from
TOP Sponsors, IOC marketing partners, or any IOC-contracted broadcasters.

Article 7
Relations between the IFs
IFs must refrain from any act or statement likely to tarnish the image of a rival IF or

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damage it in any way.

Article 8
Interpretation and compliance
All questions concerning the Rules of Conduct and matters concerning their
interpretation shall be addressed to the IOC Ethics and Compliance Office.

Minor breaches of the Rules of Conduct will be dealt with by the IOC Ethics and
Compliance Office; other breaches might be referred to the IOC Ethics Commission.

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Implementing Provision of the IOC Code of Ethics
Basic Universal Principles
of Good Governance of the

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Olympic and Sports Movement

Principle 1
Vision, mission and strategy

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1.1 Vision
The vision and overall goals of the organisations have to be clearly defined and
communicated.

1.2 Mission
The mission should include:
– development and promotion of sport through non-profit organisations,
– promotion of the values of sport,
– organisation of competitions,
– ensuring a fair sporting contest at all times,
– protection of the members and particularly the athletes,
– solidarity,
– respect for the environment.

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1.3 Strategy
The strategy is to be aligned with the vision and regularly adapted to the
environment. The strategy of sporting organisations should be elaborated at
the highest level of the organisation.

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Principle 2
Structures, regulations and democratic process
2.1 Structures
All sports organisations in the Olympic and Sports Movement should be based
on the concept of membership within entities established in accordance with
applicable laws.

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The sports organisations should include as members legal or physical
persons who constitute the organisation and contribute to form the will of the
organisation.
The stakeholders of the organisation encompass all members who make up
the organisation as well as all external entities who are involved and have a
link, relation with or interest in the organisation.

2.2 Clear regulations

All regulations of each organisation and governing body, including but not
limited to, statuteonstitutions and other procedural regulations, should be
clear, transparent, disclosed, publicised and made readily available.
Clear regulations allow understanding, predictability and facilitate good governance.
The procedure to modify or amend the regulations should also be clear and
transparent.

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2.3 Governing bodies
The size of the governing bodies should be adequate and consistent with the
size of the sports organisations.
The tasks and responsibilities of the governing bodies should be clearly
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necessary.
Governing bodies should be entitled to create standing or ad hoc committees
with specific responsibilities, in order to help them in their tasks.
The organisation should set out and adopt reliable and appropriate criteria
for the election or appointment of members of the governing bodies so as to
ensure a high level of competence, quality and good governance.

2.4 Representative governing bodies

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Members of the organisation should be represented within the governing
bodies, particularly women and athletes.
Special care should be taken for protection and representation of minority groups.

2.5 Democratic processes

Democratic processes, such as elections, should be governed by clear,
transparent and fair rules.

2.6 Attributions of the respective bodies

A clear allocation of responsibilities between the different bodies such as
general assembly, executive body, committees or disciplinary bodies, should
be determined.
There should be a balance of power between the bodies responsible for the
management, supervision and control of the sport organisations: principle of
checks and balances.

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2.7 Decision-making
All members of the sports organisations shall have the right to express their
opinion on the issues on the agenda through appropriate channels.
Members shall have the right to vote and be able to exercise that right in
appropriate form as defined in the regulations of the governing body.

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Decision-making bodies should be fully aware of all relevant information before
taking a decision.
Bodies of the organisation should meet on a regular basis taking into
consideration their specific duties and obligations (e.g. the holding of an
annual General Assembly is recommended).

2.8 Conflicts of interests

As a general principle, members of any decision-making body should be

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independent in their decisions. No-one with a personal or business interest in
the issue under discussion should be involved in the decision.
Adequate procedures should be established in order to avoid any conflicts of
interests.

2.9 Election or renewal of office-bearers on a regular basis

The duration of the terms of office should be pre-determined in order to
allow election/renewal of office-bearers on a regular basis. Access for new
candidates should be encouraged.

2.10 Decisions and appeals

Any member affected by a decision of a disciplinary nature taken by any
sports organisation should be offered the possibility to submit an appeal to an
independent body within the sport’s jurisdictions.
When decisions are taken against a member, special attention should be paid
to the appropriate balance between transparency and protection of privacy.

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Principle 3
Highest level of competence, integrity
and ethical standards
3.1 Competence of the members of the executive body

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Members of the executive body should be chosen on the basis of their ability,
competence, quality, leadership capacity, integrity and experience.
The use of outside experts in specific fields should be considered when
necessary.

3.2 Power of signature

Good governance implies proper financial monitoring.
In order to avoid any abuse of powers of representation (in particular signing),

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adequate rules should be set up, approved and monitored at the highest level.
Precise, clear and transparent regulations should be established and applied, and
effective controlling systems and checks and balances should be put in place.
As a general rule, individual signature should be avoided for binding obligations
of an organisation.

3.3 Internal management, communication and coordination

Good internal communication reinforces the efficiency of sporting organisations.
Good information flow inside sporting organisations ensures good understanding
by membership of activities undertaken and allows managers to make timely
and informed decisions.
Good working conditions and atmosphere as well as motivation and incentive
policies are essential for the smooth functioning of the organisation.

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3.4 Risk management
A clear and adequate risk-management process should be put in place:
– identification of potential risks for the sports organisations,
– evaluation of risks,
– control of risks,

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– monitoring of risks,
– disclosure/transparency.

3.5 Appointment of the members of the management

Leadership is above management.
The majority of the members of management should be professional.
Candidates should have professional competency and an impeccable
professional history.

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The selection process should be based on objective criteria and should be set
out clearly.

3.6 Code of Ethics and ethical issues

Develop, adapt and implement ethical principles and rules. Ethical rules should
refer to and be inspired by the IOC Code of Ethics.
Monitor the implementation of ethical principles and rules.

Principle 4
Accountability, transparency and control
4.1 Accountability
All bodies, whether elected or appointed, shall be accountable to the members
of the organisation and, in certain cases, to their stakeholders.

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In particular, the executive body shall be accountable to the General Assembly
of the organisation. Management shall be accountable to the executive body.
All employees shall be accountable to management.

4.2 Processes and mechanisms

Adequate standards and processes for accountability should be in place and

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available to all organisations, and consistently applied and monitored.
Clear and measurable objectives and targets must be set for the organisation, its
boards, management and staff, including also appropriate tools for assessment.

4.3 Transparency and communication

Financial information should be disclosed gradually and in appropriate form
to members, stakeholders and the public. Disclosure of financial information
should be done on an annual basis.

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The financial statements of sports organisations should be presented in a
consistent way in order to be easily understood.

4.4 Financial matters – Applicable laws, rules, procedures and standards

Accounts should be established in accordance with the applicable laws and
“True and fair view” principle.
The application of internationally recognised standards should be strongly
encouraged in all sports organisations and required for an international body.
For all organisations, annual financial statements are to be audited by
independent and qualified auditors.
Accountability and financial reports should be produced on a regular basis.
Information about remuneration and financial arrangements of the governing
bodies’members should be part of the annual accounts.

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Clear rules regarding remuneration of the members of governing bodies
and managers should be enforced. Remuneration procedures should be
transparent and predictable.

4.5 Internal control system

Internal control of the financial processes and operations should be established

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within the sports organisations.
The adoption of a compliance system, document retention system and
information security system should be encouraged.
The structure of the internal control system should depend on the size and
importance of the organisation. Audit committees should be appointed for
large sports organisations.

4.6 Education and training

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There should be an induction programme for all new members of staff,
volunteer officers and all board members.
Ongoing education and training of executives, volunteers and employees
should be integral to operations.
The promotion of self-education and regular training within the sport organisations
should be encouraged.

Principle 5
Solidarity and development
5.1 Distribution of resources
As a principle, financial resources which are proceeds of sport should be
allocated to sport and in particular to its development after covering all
necessary sports-related costs.

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Financial revenues should be distributed in a fair and efficient manner. A fair
distribution of the financial revenues contributes to having balanced and
attractive competitions. A clear and transparent policy for the allocation of the
financial revenues is essential.

5.2 Equity

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Resources should be distributed equitably. The equity in sport should be
reinforced.
The right to participate in competitions should be encouraged and secured for
those at an appropriate level for the athletes concerned.
The opportunity to organise large sports events should be open. The criteria
for choosing venues for events should be fair and transparent.

5.3 Development

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The development of partnership relations between different sports
organisations in developing countries should be encouraged. The expansion
of sports facilities in developing countries should be promoted.

Principle 6
Athletes’ involvement, participation and care
6.1 Right to participate and involvement of the athletes in the Olympic and Sports
Movement and governing bodies
The right of athletes to participate in sports competitions at an appropriate level
should be protected. Sports organisations must refrain from any discrimination.
The voice of the athletes should be heard in sporting organisations.

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6.2 Protection of athletes
Measures should be taken to prohibit exploitation of young athletes.
Athletes should be protected from unscrupulous recruiters and agents.
Cooperation with the government of the countries concerned should be developed.

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Codes of conduct should be signed by all sport organisations.

6.3 Health
Sports organisation shall adopt rules for the protection of the athletes’ health
and to limit the risk of endangering the athletes’health (medical supervision,
number of days of competition, pollution, etc.).

6.4 Fight against doping

Sports organisations shall fight against doping and uphold anti-doping policy.

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Zero tolerance in the fight against doping should be encouraged in all sports
organisations at all levels.
Sports organisations shall protect the athletes from doping in particular through
prevention and education.

6.5 Insurance
Insurance in case of death or serious injury is to be recommended for all
athletes and should be mandatory for young junior athletes.
Whenever and wherever possible, athletes should be provided with social
security coverage.
Special insurance policies should be available for professional athletes.
The organisers of sports events should obtain adequate insurance coverage.

6.6 Fairness and fair play

Fairness and fair play are central elements of the competition. Fair play is the
spirit of sport. The values of sport and friendship shall be promoted.

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6.7 Athletes’ education and career management
Educational programmes, developing in particular “Sport and Studies”
programmes, should be encouraged.
Career management programmes should be promoted. Training professional
athletes for new professional opportunities after their sports careers should

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be encouraged.

Principle 7
Harmonious relations with governments
while preserving autonomy
7.1 Cooperation, coordination and consultation

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Sporting organisations should coordinate their actions with governments.
Cooperation with governments is an essential element in the framework of
sporting activities.
Cooperation, coordination and consultation are the best way for sporting
organisations to preserve their autonomy.

7.2 Complementary mission

Governments, constituents of the Olympic Movement, other sports organisations
and stakeholders have a complementary mission and should work together
towards the same goals.

7.3 Maintain and preserve the autonomy of sport

The right balance between governments, the Olympic Movement and sporting
organisations should be ensured.

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Olympic Movement Code
on the Prevention of the

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Manipulation of Competitions

PREAMBLE

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a. Acknowledging the danger to sports integrity from the manipulation of sports
competitions, all sports organisations, in particular the International Olympic
Committee, all International Federations, National Olympic Committees and
their respective members at the Continental, Regional and National level and
IOC recognised organisations (hereinafter, ‘Sports Organisations’), restate their
commitment to safeguarding the integrity of sport, including the protection of
clean athletes and competitions as stated in Olympic Agenda 2020;

b. Due to the complex nature of this threat, Sports Organisations recognise

that they cannot tackle this threat alone, and hence cooperation with public
authorities, in particular law enforcement and sports betting entities, is crucial;

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c. The purpose of this Code is to provide all Sports Organisations and their
members with harmonised regulations to protect all competitions from the risk
of manipulation. This Code establishes regulations that are in compliance with
the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions 1,
in particular Article 7. This does not prevent Sports Organisations from having
more stringent regulations in place;

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d. In the framework of its jurisdiction as determined by Rule 2.8 of the Olympic
Charter, the IOC establishes the present Olympic Movement Code on the
Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions, hereinafter the Code;

e. Sports Organisations bound by the Olympic Charter and the IOC Code of Ethics
declare their commitment to support the integrity of sport and fight against
the manipulation of competitions by adhering to the standards set out in this
Code and by requiring their members to do likewise. Sports Organisations

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are committed to take all appropriate steps within their powers to incorporate
this Code by reference, or to implement regulations consistent with or more
stringent than this Code.

1 The Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions is open for signatories
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Article 1
Definitions 2
1.1 “Benefit” means the direct or indirect receipt or provision of money or the
equivalent such as, but not limited to, bribes, gains, gifts and other advantages
including, without limitation, winnings and/or potential winnings as a result of

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a wager; the foregoing shall not include official prize money, appearance fees
or payments to be made under sponsorship or other contracts;

1.2 “Competition” means any sports competition, tournament, match or event,

organised in accordance with the rules of a Sports Organisation or its affiliated
organisations, or, where appropriate, in accordance with the rules of any other
competent sports organisation;

1.3 “Inside Information” means information relating to any competition that a person

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possesses by virtue of his or her position in relation to a sport or competition,
excluding any information already published or common knowledge, easily
accessible to interested members of the public or disclosed in accordance
with the rules and regulations governing the relevant Competition;

1.4 “Participant” means any natural or legal person belonging to one of the
following categories:
a. “athlete” means any person or group of persons, participating in sports
competitions;
b. “athlete support personnel” means any coach, trainer, manager, agent,
team staff, team official, medical or paramedical personnel working with or
treating athletes participating in or preparing for sports competitions, and all
other persons working with the athletes;

2 When definitions are provided by the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports
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c. “official” means any person who is the owner of, a shareholder in, an
executive or a staff member of the entities which organise and/or promote
sports competitions, as well as referees, jury members and any other
accredited persons. The term also covers the executives and staff of
the sports organisation, or where appropriate, other competent sports
organisation or club that recognises the competition.

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1.5 “Sports Betting, Bet or Betting” means any wager of a stake of monetary
value in the expectation of a prize of monetary value, subject to a future and
uncertain occurrence related to a sports competition.

Article 2
Violations

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The following conduct as defined in this Article constitutes a violation of this Code:

2.1 Betting
Betting in relation either:
a. to a Competition in which the Participant is directly participating; or
b. to the Participant’s sport; or
c. to any event of a multisport Competition in which he/she is a participant.

2.2 Manipulation of sports competitions

An intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper alteration of
the result or the course of a sports competition in order to remove all or part of
the unpredictable nature of the sports competition with a view to obtaining an
undue Benefit for oneself or for others.

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2.3 Corrupt conduct
Providing, requesting, receiving, seeking, or accepting a Benefit related to the
manipulation of a competition or any other form of corruption.

2.4 Inside information

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1. Using Inside Information for the purposes of Betting, any form of
manipulation of sports competitions or any other corrupt purposes
whether by the Participant or via another person and/or entity.
2. Disclosing Inside Information to any person and/or entity, with or without
Benefit, where the Participant knew or should have known that such
disclosure might lead to the information being used for the purposes of
Betting, any form of manipulation of competitions or any other corrupt
purposes.

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3. Giving and/or receiving a Benefit for the provision of Inside Information
regardless of whether any Inside Information is actually provided.

2.5 Failure to report

1. Failing to report to the Sports Organisation concerned or a relevant
disclosure/reporting mechanism or authority, at the first available
opportunity, full details of any approaches or invitations received by the
Participant to engage in conduct or incidents that could amount to a
violation of this Code.
2. Failing to report to the Sports Organisation concerned or a relevant
disclosure/reporting mechanism or authority, at the first available
opportunity, full details of any incident, fact or matter that comes to
the attention of the Participant (or of which they ought to have been
reasonably aware) including approaches or invitations that have been
received by another Participant to engage in conduct that could amount
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2.6 Failure to cooperate
1. Failing to cooperate with any investigation carried out by the Sports
Organisation in relation to a possible breach of this Code, including,
without limitation, failing to provide accurately, completely and without
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assistance requested by the competent Sports Organisation as part of
such investigation.
2. Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by
the Sports Organisation in relation to a possible violation of this Code,
including without limitation concealing, tampering with or destroying
any documentation or other information that may be relevant to the
investigation.

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1. For the determination of whether a violation has been committed, the
following are not relevant:
a. Whether or not the Participant is participating in the Competition
concerned;
b. The outcome of the Competition on which the Bet was made or
intended to be made;
c. Whether or not any Benefit or other consideration was actually given
or received;
d. The nature or outcome of the Bet;
e. Whether or not the Participant’s effort or performance in the
Competition concerned were (or could be expected to be) affected by
the acts or omission in question;
f. Whether or not the result of the Competition concerned was (or could
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g. Whether or not the manipulation included a violation of a technical rule
of the respective Sports Organisation;
h. Whether or not the competition was attended by the competent
national or international representative of the Sports Organisation.
2. Any form of aid, abetment or attempt by a Participant that could culminate

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in a violation of this Code shall be treated as if a violation had been
committed, whether or not such an act in fact resulted in a violation and/
or whether that violation was committed deliberately or negligently.

Article 3
Disciplinary Procedure

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The contents of this Article are minimum standards which must be respected by all
Sports Organisations.

3.1 Investigation
1. The Participant who is alleged to have committed a violation of this Code
must be informed of the alleged violations that have been committed,
details of the alleged acts and/or omissions, and the range of possible
sanctions.
2. Upon request by the competent Sports Organisation, the concerned
Participant must provide any information which the Organisation
considers may be relevant to investigate the alleged violation, including
records relating to the alleged violation (such as betting account numbers
and information, itemised telephone bills, bank statements, internet
service records, computers, hard drives and other electronic information
storage devices), and/or a statement setting out the relevant facts and
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3.2 Rights of the concerned person
In all procedures linked to violations of the present Code, the following rights
must be respected:
1. The right to be informed of the charges; and
2. The right to a fair, timely and impartial hearing either by appearing

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personally in front of the competent Sports Organisation and/or submitting
a defence in writing; and
3. The right to be accompanied and/or represented.

3.3 Burden and standard of proof

The Sports Organisation shall have the burden of establishing that a violation
has been committed. The standard of proof in all matters under this Code
shall be the balance of probabilities, a standard that implies that on the

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preponderance of the evidence it is more likely than not that a breach of this
Code has occurred.

3.4 Confidentiality
The principle of confidentiality must be strictly respected by the Sports
Organisation during all the procedure; information should only be exchanged
with entities on a need to know basis. Confidentiality must also be strictly
respected by any person concerned by the procedure until there is public
disclosure of the case.

3.5 Anonymity of the person making a report

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3.6 Appeal
1. The Sports Organisation shall have an appropriate appeal framework
within their organisation or recourse to an external arbitration mechanism
(such as a court of arbitration).
2. The general procedure of the appeal framework shall include provisions

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such as, but not limited to, the time limit for filing an appeal and the
notification procedure for the appeal.

Article 4
Provisional Measures
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provisional suspension, on the participant where there is a particular risk to
the reputation of the sport, while ensuring respect for Articles 3.1 to 3.4 of this
Code.

4.2 Where a provisional measure is imposed, this shall be taken into consideration
in the determination of any sanction which may ultimately be imposed.

Article 5
Sanctions
5.1 Where it is determined that a violation has been committed, the competent
Sports Organisation shall impose an appropriate sanction upon the Participant
from the range of permissible sanctions, which may range from a minimum of
a warning to a maximum of life ban.

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5.2 When determining the appropriate sanctions applicable, the Sports Organisation
shall take into consideration all aggravating and mitigating circumstances and
shall detail the effect of such circumstances on the final sanction in the written
decision.

5.3 Substantial assistance provided by a Participant that results in the discovery

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or establishment of an offence by another Participant may reduce any sanction
applied under this Code.

Article 6
Mutual recognition
6.1 Subject to the right of appeal, any decision in compliance with this Code

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by a Sporting Organisations must be recognised and respected by all other
Sporting Organisations.

6.2 All Sporting Organisations must recognise and respect the decision(s) made
by any other sporting body or court of competent jurisdiction which is not a
Sporting Organisation as defined under this Code.

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Article 7
Implementation
7.1 Pursuant to Rule 1.4 of the Olympic Charter, all Sports Organisations bound by
the Olympic Charter agree to respect this Code.3

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7.2 These Sports Organisations are responsible for the implementation of the
present Code within their own jurisdiction, including educational measures.

7.3 Any amendment to this Code must be approved by the IOC Executive Board
following an appropriate consultation process and all Sports Organisations will
be informed.4

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3 This Code was approved by the IOC Executive Board on 8 December 2015.
4 For all information concerning this Code, contact IOC Ethics and Compliance.

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Rules for the Application during
the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (in 2021)
of Articles 7 to 10 of the Code of Ethics
and of the Olympic Movement Code

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on the Prevention of the Manipulation
of Competitions*

VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLES 7 TO 10
OF THE CODE OF ETHICS

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Article 1
Scope of application
The Code of Ethics applies in the framework of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
(in 2021) and in particular during the period that the Olympic Village is open (the
“Period of the Olympic Games”) to all Olympic Games participants.
These Rules apply in the framework of the Olympic Games, in particular during the
period mentioned above and shall apply until all potential cases are officially closed.
The Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions has
been approved by the IOC Executive Board during its meeting on 8 December 2015.
These Rules implement this Code and have been approved by the IOC Executive Board.

* These Rules will apply mutatis mutandis to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022.

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Article 2
Definitions
For the purpose of Articles 7 to 10 of the Code of Ethics and the present Rules:

2.1 “Benefit” means the direct or indirect receipt or provision of money or the

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equivalent such as, but not limited to, bribes, gains, gifts and other advantages
including, without limitation, winnings and/or potential winnings as a result of
a wager; the foregoing shall not include official prize money, appearance fees
or payments to be made under sponsorship or other contracts;

2.2 “Competition” means any Olympic event, organised during the Olympic Games
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2.3 “Inside Information” means any information relating to any participant to

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the Olympic Games or Olympic Competition that a person possesses by
virtue of his or her position in relation to the Olympic Games, excluding any
information already published or common knowledge, easily accessible to
interested members of the public or disclosed in accordance with the rules
and regulations governing the relevant competition;

2.4 “Participant” means all those listed under Rule 59.2 of the Olympic Charter;

2.5 “Sports Betting, Bet or Betting” means any wager of a stake of monetary
value in the expectation of a prize of monetary value, subject to a future and
uncertain occurrence related to an Olympic Competition.

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Article 3
Articles 7 to 10 of the IOC Code of Ethics
The texts are:

Article 7 of the IOC Code of Ethics

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The Olympic parties shall commit to combat all forms of cheating and shall
continue to undertake all the necessary measures to ensure the integrity of sports
competitions.

Article 8 of the IOC Code of Ethics

The Olympic parties must respect the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code and of
the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions.

Article 9 of the IOC Code of Ethics

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All forms of participation in, or support for betting related to the Olympic Games,
and all forms of promotion of betting related to the Olympic Games are prohibited.

Article 10 of the Code of Ethics

Participants in the Olympic Games must not, by any manner whatsoever, manipulate
the course or result of a competition, or any part thereof, in a manner contrary to
sporting ethics, infringe the principle of fair play or show unsporting conduct.

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Article 4
Violations
For the purpose of the implementation of Articles 7 to 10 of the IOC Code of Ethics,
the following conduct constitutes a violation of the Code of Ethics and of these Rules:

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4.1 Betting
1. Betting in relation to any Olympic Competitions, whether the Participant
is directly participating or not.
2. All forms of promotion of betting related to the Olympic Games.

4.2 Manipulation of sports competitions

An intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper alteration of
the result or the course of a sports competition in order to remove all or part of

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the unpredictable nature of the sports competition with a view to obtaining an
undue Benefit for oneself or for others.

4.3 Corrupt conduct

Providing, requesting, receiving, seeking, or accepting a Benefit related to the
manipulation of an Olympic Competition or any other form of corruption.

4.4 Inside Information

1. Using Inside Information for the purposes of Betting, any form of
manipulation of the Olympic Competitions or any other corrupt purposes
whether by the Participant or via another person and/or entity.
2. Disclosing Inside Information to any person and/or entity, with or without
Benefit, where the Participant knew or should have known that such
disclosure might lead to the information being used for the purposes of
Betting, any form of manipulation of Olympic Competitions or any other
corrupt purposes.
3. Giving and/or receiving a Benefit for the provision of Inside Information
regardless of whether any Inside Information is actually provided.
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4.5 Failure to report
1. Failing to report to the IOC Integrity and Compliance Hotline at:
www.olympic.org/integrityhotline, at the first available opportunity, full
details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to
engage in conduct or incidents that could amount to a violation these

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Rules.
2. Failing to report to the IOC Integrity and Compliance Hotline at:
www.olympic.org/integrityhotline, at the first available opportunity, full
details of any incident, fact or matter that comes to the attention of the
Participant, including approaches or invitations that have been received
by another Participant to engage in conduct that could amount to a
violation of these Rules.

4.6 Failure to cooperate

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1. Failing to cooperate with any inquiry or investigation carried out by the
IOC in relation to a possible breach of these Rules, including, without
limitation, failing to provide accurately, completely and without undue
delay any information and/or documentation and/or assistance requested
by the IOC as part of such investigation.
2. Obstructing or delaying any inquiry or investigation that may be
carried out by the IOC in relation to a possible violation of these Rules,
including without limitation concealing, tampering with or destroying
any documentation or other information that may be relevant to the
investigation.

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4.7 Application of Articles 4.1 to 4.6
1. For the determination of whether a violation has been committed, the
following are not relevant:
a. Whether or not the Participant is participating in the particular Olympic
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b. The outcome of the Olympic Games Competition on which the Bet
was made or was intended to be made;
c. Whether any Benefit was actually given or received;
d. The nature or outcome of the Bet;
e. Whether or not the Participant’s effort or performance in the Olympic
Games Competition concerned were (or could be expected to be)
affected by the acts or omissions in question;
f. Whether or not the result of the Olympic Games Competition concerned
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question;
g. Whether or not the manipulation included a violation of a technical rule
of the respective International Federation part of the Olympic Games;
h. Whether or not the competition was attended by an official
representative of the Sports Organisation.
2. Any form of aid, abetment or attempt by a Participant that could culminate
in a violation of these Rules shall be treated as if a violation had been
committed, whether or not such an act in fact resulted in a violation and/
or whether that violation was committed deliberately or negligently.

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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

Article 5
Initial Review

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The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer may be informed by any means of any
possible breach of these Rules.
The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer makes an initial review of the
situation, including, if needed, a preliminary inquiry by using the investigation
means mentioned in Article 9 of these Rules. Such inquiry may be conducted in
conjunction with relevant competent national and international authorities (including
criminal, administrative, professional and / or judicial authorities) and all Participants
must cooperate fully with such inquiry.

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Article 6
Referral to the IOC President
If the likelihood of a breach of these Rules is established, the IOC Chief Ethics and
Compliance Officer will officially forward the file to the IOC President.

Article 7
Creation of a Disciplinary Commission
The IOC President, pursuant to paragraph 2.4 of Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter,
may create a Disciplinary Commission, composed of IOC Members.

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The Disciplinary Commission will determine the nature and circumstances of any
breach of these Rules of Application, which may have been committed during the
Period of the Olympic Games.

The Disciplinary Commission may take into consideration any concurrent, or

potential, judicial investigation arising out of the same, or related, facts.

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The Disciplinary Commission will be assisted by the Chief Ethics and Compliance
Officer.

Article 8
Disciplinary Commission

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8.1 Pursuant to paragraph 2.4 of Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter, the IOC Executive
Board delegates to a Disciplinary Commission, as established pursuant to
Article 7 above (the “Disciplinary Commission”), all its powers, except:
a. the power to pronounce, with regard to IOC Members, the Honorary
President, Honorary Members and Honour Members, a reprimand or
suspension (Rule 59.1.1 of the Olympic Charter);
b. the power to pronounce, with regard to IFs, the withdrawal from the
programme of the Olympic Games of a discipline or event (Rule 59.1.2a of
the Olympic Charter) as well as the withdrawal of provisional recognition
of an IF or of an association of IFs (Rules 59.1.2.b and 59.1.3.a of the
Olympic Charter);
c. the power, with regard to NOCs, to pronounce the suspension, or the
withdrawal of provisional recognition of an NOC or of an association of
NOCs or another recognised association or organisation (Rules 59.1.4.a
and b, 59.1.5.a and 59.1.8.a of the Olympic Charter);

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d. in the context of the Olympic Games, with regard to individual competitors,
teams, officials, managers, other members of any delegation as well as
referees and members of the jury: the power to pronounce permanent
ineligibility or exclusion from future Olympic Games (Rules 59.2.1 and
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8.2 However, the IOC President, when setting up a Disciplinary Commission
pursuant to Article 7 above, may decide, at his discretion, that all measures
and sanctions in a given case will be pronounced by the IOC Executive Board,
in which case the Disciplinary Commission’s powers will be those as set forth
in Articles 9 to 18 below.

Article 9

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Investigation
Any Participant who a Disciplinary Commission believes may have committed a
breach of these Rules shall co-operate fully with any inquiry undertaken by it.
Upon request by the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer or the Disciplinary
Commission, a Participant must provide any information which may be considered
as relevant to investigate the potential breach, including records relating to
the alleged breach (such as betting account number and information, itemised
telephone bills, bank statements, internet service records, computers, hard drives
and other electronic information storage devices), and/or a statement setting out
the relevant facts and circumstances around the potential breach.

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Article 10
Data protection
By signing the Conditions of Participation, the Participant shall be deemed to have
agreed to the purposes of applicable data protection laws and other laws and for all
other purposes, to have consented to the collection, processing, disclosure or any

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use of information relating to his / her activity to the extent permitted under these
Rules.

Article 11
Notification to the Participants
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notify the Participant and the International Federation concerned of the fact that a
Disciplinary Commission is investigating a potential breach of these Rules.

If the Participant concerned by the breach of these Rules is an athlete or member

of an NOC delegation, the NOC must be notified.

Notification to an athlete or other person accredited pursuant to the request of the

NOC may be accomplished by delivering a notice to the NOC. Notification to the
Chef de Mission or the President or Secretary General of the NOC shall be deemed
to be a delivery of notice to the NOC.

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Article 12
Right to be heard
In all procedures linked to potential breaches of these Rules, the right of any person
to be heard pursuant to the Bye-law to Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter shall be
exercised either before the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer during the

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initial review or before the Disciplinary Commission.
The right to be heard includes the right to be acquainted with the charges and the
right to appear personally or to submit a defence in writing, at the option of the
person exercising his or her right to be heard.

Article 13

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Burden and Standard of Proof
The IOC shall have the burden of establishing that a violation has been committed.
The standard of proof in all matters under these Rules shall be the balance of
probabilities, a standard that implies that on the preponderance of the evidence it is
more likely than not that a breach of these Rules has occurred.

Article 14
Confidentiality
The principle of confidentiality must be strictly respected by the IOC during all the
procedure; information should only be exchanged with entities on a need to know
basis. Confidentiality must also be strictly respected by any person concerned by
the procedure until there is public disclosure of the case.

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Article 15
Disciplinary Commission hearing
In the notification referred to in Article 11 above, the IOC President, or a person
designated by him, shall offer the Participant the option of appearing at a hearing of
the Disciplinary Commission or of submitting a defence in writing.

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If the Participant concerned by the breach of these Rules of Application is an
athlete or member of an NOC delegation, the option of appearing at a hearing of
the Disciplinary Commission or of submitting a defence in writing shall be offered to
the NOC Chef de Mission.

If the Participant elects to appear before the Disciplinary Commission, he or she

may be accompanied at the hearing by a maximum of three persons of his or her
choice (lawyer, etc.).

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The President of the International Federation concerned, or his representative, is
invited to attend the hearing and make observations.

If the Participant elects not to appear before the Disciplinary Commission, he or

she may submit a defence in writing, which should be delivered to the Disciplinary
Commission within the deadline set forth by the Disciplinary Commission to that
effect.

If the Participant has already left the Olympic host city, the Chairman of the
Disciplinary Commission shall take reasonable measures that he or she considers
appropriate in the circumstances in order that a decision can be made as quickly as
possible in accordance with these Rules.

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Article 16
Provisional suspension
The Chairman of the Disciplinary Commission may suspend the Participant until
the decision has been pronounced by the Disciplinary Commission or the IOC
Executive Board, as the case may be.

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Article 17
Opinion of experts; adducing other evidence
The Disciplinary Commission may seek the opinion of experts or obtain other
evidence on its own motion.

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Article 18
Intervention by the International Federation concerned
The International Federation concerned will be invited to intervene as an interested
third party and adduce evidence. The International Federations, particularly those
having a specific procedure in place concerning betting activities, a monitoring
system or an investigation / intelligence system, must cooperate with the Disciplinary
Commission during its investigation. This cooperation includes disclosure of any
information they might have in relation to the breach or potential breach of these
Rules.

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Article 19
Measures and sanctions
19.1 In all cases of breaches of these Rules arising during the Period of the
Olympic Games for which the IOC Executive Board has delegated its
powers to the Disciplinary Commission, such Commission shall decide on

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the measure and / or sanction to be pronounced. Such decision, which the
Disciplinary Commission shall promptly communicate to the IOC President
and Executive Board, shall constitute the decision by the IOC.

19.2 In all cases of breaches of these Rules arising during the Period of the
Olympic Games for which the IOC Executive Board has retained its powers
pursuant to Article 8 above, the Disciplinary Commission shall provide the
IOC Executive Board with a report on the procedure conducted under the
authority of the Disciplinary Commission, including a proposal to the IOC

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Executive Board as to the measure and / or sanction to be decided upon
by the IOC Executive Board. In such case, the proposal of the Disciplinary
Commission shall not be binding upon the IOC Executive Board, whose
decision shall constitute the decision by the IOC.

19.3 Any breach of these Rules on the occasion of the Olympic Games shall
be subject to the measures and sanctions provided under Rule 59 of the
Olympic Charter.

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Article 20
Notification of decision
The IOC President, or a person designated by him, shall promptly notify the
Participant concerned by a breach of these Rules of the decision by the Disciplinary
Commission or the IOC Executive Board, as the case may be, by sending a full

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copy of the decision. A copy of the decision shall also be sent to the International
Federation.

If the Participant is an athlete or a member of an NOC delegation, notification shall

also be made to the NOC. Notification to the Chef de Mission or the President or
Secretary General of the NOC shall be deemed to be a delivery of notice to the NOC.

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Article 21
Consequences of a disciplinary procedure
The decision by the Disciplinary Commission or the IOC Executive Board, as
the case may be, does not prevent the International Federation concerned from
applying its own Rules and Regulations, including its own sanctions, in addition to
those related to the Olympic Games.

Therefore, the Disciplinary Commission will disclose the results of its investigations
to the relevant authority of the International Federation concerned.

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Article 22
Mutual recognition
Subject to the right of appeal, any decision by the Disciplinary Commission or
the IOC Executive Board in application of these Rules must be recognised and
respected by all concerned sports organisations.

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Article 23
Swiss law
In addition to these Rules, all the rules related to disciplinary actions as provided
by the Swiss law related to Swiss associations (article 60 of the Swiss Civil Code)
are applicable.

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Definition of the “Participants”

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in the Olympic Games

The participants in the Olympic Games, mentioned in the preamble of the IOC Code
of Ethics, are all the persons indicated in Rule 59.2 of the Olympic Charter, namely:

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– individual and team competitors,
– officials, leaders and other members of any delegation,
– judges and jury members,
– all other accredited people.

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Extension of the

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The organisations cited in paragraphs 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8 of Rule 59 of the Olympic
Charter may decide to apply the IOC Code of Ethics to themselves and/or to their

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members (natural or legal persons).
To this end, they must declare such decision in writing to the IOC Ethics Commission.

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Rules of Procedure Governing Cases of Possible
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Statutes

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of the IOC Ethics Commission

A. COMPOSITION AND ORGANISATION

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Article 1
The IOC Ethics Commission is independent; it is composed of nine members,
among whom there must be:
– four IOC Members, be they active, honorary, honour or former IOC Members,
including a representative of the IOC Athletes’ Commission;
– five personalities, independent members, who are not active, honorary, honour
or former IOC Members and who have no direct link to the sports movement.
The Chair of the IOC Ethics Commission is one of the personalities who are not IOC
Members.

Article 2
The members and the Chair of the IOC Ethics Commission shall be elected by the
Session on the proposal of the IOC Executive Board in accordance with paragraph
2 of Rule 22 of the Olympic Charter.

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The members and the Chair of the IOC Ethics Commission may be re-elected by the
Session at the end of their term of office, subject to the limit of the number of terms
provided for in Article 9 below.

Article 3

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The IOC Ethics Commission meets when convened by its Chair, at least once a year.

Article 4
The quorum required for a decision of recommendation is reached when at least
five members, at least three of whom are independent members, are present. Each
member will make every effort to attend the meetings.

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Article 5
The administrative organisation of the IOC Ethics Commission, and support to it,
are overseen by the IOC Ethics and Compliance Office.

B. TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE COMMISSION

Article 6
In the framework of the competence as defined in Rule 22.1 of the Olympic Charter,
the terms of reference of the IOC Ethics Commission are:
a. to define and update a framework of ethical principles, including a Code of
Ethics, based upon the values and principles enshrined in the Olympic Charter,
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b. to analyse complaints raised in relation to the non-respect of such ethical
principles, including breaches of the Code of Ethics and, if necessary, propose
sanctions or measures to the IOC Executive Board;
c. to answer requests for opinions from the IOC President, Executive Board or
any IOC commission.

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Article 7
The IOC Ethics Commission presents an annual report on its activities to the IOC
Session. This report will be published.

C. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR COMMISSION

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MEMBERSHIP

Article 8
Members of the IOC Ethics Commission shall not take any measure nor exercise
any influence in relation to a matter where any conflict of interests or any other
conflict exists or is perceived to exist.

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D. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION
MEMBERS

Article 9

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The duration of the term of appointment of an IOC Ethics Commission member is
four years. This four years term may be renewed no more than twice.
Upon ceasing to be an IOC member, the term of office of the member of the IOC
Ethics Commission as an IOC member shall end.

Article 10
The term of an IOC Ethics Commission member takes effect on the day of his/her

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election by the IOC Session.

Article 11
In the event of the President of the IOC Ethics Commission being unable to act,
his / her duties shall be performed by the senior member of the IOC’s independent
members, the longest-serving independent member.
In the event of death, resignation or inability of a member to perform his or her
functions, the member shall be replaced by a newly elected member following
the procedure; thus the IOC Executive Board shall propose a new member to the
election by the next IOC Session.

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Article 12
In the event of a breach of the present Statutes, an IOC Ethics Commission member
may be removed from office only by a specific vote by the IOC Session, and after
the approval of two-thirds of the IOC Ethics Commission members, the member
concerned being heard by the IOC Executive Board.

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E. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Article 13
The present provisions enter into force after their approval by the IOC Executive

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Board on 9 and 10 July 2017 and presentation to the IOC 131st Session in Lima
(Peru), from 13 to 15 September 2017.

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Implementing Provisions of the Statutes
of the IOC Ethics Commission

Rules of Procedure
Governing Cases of Possible

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Breach of Ethical Principles

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Article 1
These Rules of procedure apply to all cases of possible breaches of the ethical
principles.

Article 2
The working languages are French and English. An official translation into one or
other of such working languages must be made of any document written in another
language.

Article 3
The proceedings opened through application of these Rules of Procedure are
confidential. All the parties concerned undertake not to divulge to third parties any
of the facts or other information linked to the proceedings.

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B. PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSING AND INVESTIGATING
COMPLAINTS, DENUNCIATIONS OR ACTS WITH A
VIEW TO THEIR SUBMISSION TO THE IOC ETHICS
COMMISSION

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Article 4
All complaints or denunciations received by the IOC Ethics and Compliance Office,
and all acts brought to its attention, which might constitute a breach of the ethical
principles of the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics or its implementing
provisions are analysed by the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, with a view
to a possible submission of the situation to the IOC Ethics Commission.
Such analysis will address the jurisdiction of the IOC Ethics Commission based

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on the scope of application of the IOC Code of Ethics and/or the likelihood of a
breach of the ethical principles of the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics or
its implementing provisions.

Article 5
A complainant may request that his/her identity not be revealed and that all
precautions be taken so that his/her identity is protected.

Article 6
The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer informs the person who is the
subject of a complaint or denunciation. Such person is invited to submit his or her
observations.
If the subject of the complaint or denunciation is a corporate body, the IOC Chief
Ethics and Compliance Officer will inform its representative, who is invited to submit
his or her observations.
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Article 7
With a view to facilitating the analysis of the likelihood of a breach and possible
referral to the IOC Ethics Commission, the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
will conduct an investigation, which may include:
a. consulting all the relevant documents;

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b. asking for all the relevant documents to be provided;
c. hearing and/or obtaining the written observations of the person concerned, in
particular with regard to the evidence;
d. obtaining all the relevant expert analysis; and
e. travelling to the place concerned if this may facilitate an understanding of the
facts.

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All hearings and interviews will be recorded with a view to their being forwarded
to the IOC Ethics Commission; a copy of the recording will be given to the person
concerned.
The person concerned must cooperate fully with the IOC Chief Ethics and
Compliance Officer, in particular by providing any information or document
considered necessary for the investigation. Any lack of cooperation will be taken
into account when assessing the situation.

Article 8
During the course of the investigation and after hearing the person concerned,
the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer may submit the situation to the IOC
Ethics Commission for a recommendation for a provisional measure, pursuant to
paragraph 2 of Bye-law to Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter.
This recommendation shall be submitted to the IOC Executive Board without undue
delay.

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Article 9
In the event that, within the scope of application of the IOC Code of Ethics, the
likelihood of a breach of the ethical principles, the IOC Code of Ethics or its
implementing provisions is established, the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance
Officer will submit the complaint to the Chair of the IOC Ethics Commission with the

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specific report, including all the elements of the investigation.

Article 10
In the event that, the jurisdiction of the IOC Ethics Commission within the scope
of application of the IOC Code of Ethics and/or the likelihood of a breach of the
ethical principles, the IOC Code of Ethics or its implementing provisions are not
established, the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer will record this accordingly

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in a specific report. This specific report will be an agenda item at each meeting of
the IOC Ethics Commission.
The plaintiff will be informed of this decision, and may ask the Chair of the IOC
Ethics Commission to re-examine the file if the analysis by the IOC Chief Ethics and
Compliance Officer has not determined that the file should be referred to the IOC
Ethics Commission.
If the majority of the IOC Ethics Commission’s members nonetheless considers
that it has jurisdiction to address a case and that there is likelihood of a breach,
the file will be analysed in order to be submitted to the IOC Ethics Commission, in
accordance with the present procedure.

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C. REFERRAL TO THE IOC ETHICS COMMISSION

Article 11
Referral to the IOC Ethics Commission is made in writing by the IOC Chief Ethics
and Compliance Officer based on the referral report, and includes the complete

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investigation file.

D. PROCEDURE BEFORE THE IOC ETHICS

COMMISSION

Article 12

IOC Ethics Commission

The IOC Ethics Commission takes note of the referral report, the complete
investigation file and the various written observations made by the person
concerned.

Article 13
The Chair of the Commission may appoint one of the Commission members as
a rapporteur who will analyse the referral report and all the documents from the
investigation and then report to the IOC Ethics Commission.

Article 14
The person concerned is invited to exercise personally his or her right to be heard
by the IOC Ethics Commission or its rapporteur, either through written observations
or orally, during an interview for which the circumstances will be decided by the
Commission or its rapporteur. Such interviews will be recorded and a copy of the
recording given to the person concerned.
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Article 15
If the IOC Ethics Commission or its rapporteur considers that the investigation
conducted by the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer is insufficient, it may
instruct him/her to take any additional appropriate measures, including:
a. the request of additional written information or documents from the parties

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concerned;
b. the hearing of new witnesses at their own discretion or at the request of the
parties concerned;
c. obtaining new experts analysis or any other action.

Article 16

IOC Ethics Commission

The IOC Ethics Commission freely assesses the evidence.
Regarding the measures or sanctions against the person concerned, the IOC Ethics
Commission makes recommendations to the IOC Executive Board which takes a
decision pursuant to Rule 22 of the Olympic Charter and as provided by Article 18
below.

Article 17
The IOC Ethics Commission deliberates in camera and takes the recommendations
of measures or sanctions it deems appropriate.
The Commission’s deliberations are led by the Chair. The IOC Chief Ethics and
Compliance Officer will not take part in the deliberations.
Upon request by the Chair and after presenting his/her report, the IOC Chief Ethics
and Compliance Officer may leave the room. Nonetheless, the Chair may ask the
IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer to return in the room in order to answer
questions on the investigation and the referral report which may arise during the
deliberations.
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The IOC Ethics Commission’s decisions of the recommendations are taken by a
simple majority of the members present. The required quorum is constituted if at
least five members are present, at least three of whom are independent members.
Voting takes place by secret ballot if the Chair of the Commission so decides, or if a
majority of the members present requests it. Voting by proxy is not allowed.

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If necessary, the members may take part in the deliberations via telephone or video
conference. In certain circumstances, the Commission members may be consulted
by circulating the documents.
All deliberations and votes are confidential.
The decisions with recommendations are drafted by or under the direction of
the IOC Ethics Commission’s Chair; for this the Chair may request a specific
independent support. Each decision is signed by the IOC Ethics Commission Chair
and is translated into the other working language.

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The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer forwards the IOC Ethics Commission’s
decision of recommendations to the IOC President for submission to the IOC
Executive Board without undue delay.
These recommendations remain confidential until the decision by the IOC Executive
Board.

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Article 18
The IOC Ethics Commission recommends to the IOC Executive Board the measures
or sanctions provided under Rule 59 of the Olympic Charter or any other appropriate
measures, in particular those provided by the implementing provisions of the IOC
Code of Ethics.

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E. PROCEDURE BEFORE THE IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD
FOLLOWING A DECISION OF RECOMMENDATION
BY THE IOC ETHICS COMMISSION

Article 19

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The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer informs the person concerned of the
transmission to the IOC Executive Board of the recommendations and, if the IOC
Ethics Commission recommends any sanction or measure, of the evidence against
him or her and the reasons given by the IOC Ethics Commission.
The person concerned may be invited to exercise their right to be heard by the
IOC Executive Board, in the form of written observations, which must be submitted
by the deadline established by the Chief of Staff of the IOC President’s Executive
Office.

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Article 20
The IOC Executive Board will decide on the basis of the IOC Ethics Commission’s
recommendations.
Before a decision by the IOC Executive Board, the IOC President may return the
file to the IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer or the IOC Ethics Commission

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if new evidence emerges.

Article 21
The decision by the IOC Executive Board is immediately notified to the person
concerned.

Article 22

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The IOC Ethics Commission’s recommendations may be published on the web site
after notification of the decision by the IOC Executive Board.

Article 23
The present provisions enter into force after their approval by the IOC Executive
Board on 9 and 10 July 2017 and presentation to the IOC 131st Session in Lima
(Peru), from 13 to 15 September 2017.

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