The International Olympic Committee
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1. What is the IOC?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body of the Olympic Games.The Committee approves the sports to be included in the Olympics. The IOC also selects the host cities, one for the Summer Games and one for the Winter Games, six years in advance. The selection process includes a presentation by the mayor of each city that wishes to host the games.
2. Who plans the Games?
The Organising Committee of the host cityand the international governing body for each Olympic sport workwith the IOC in planning the Games. The host city decides the number of sports to be included in the Games. The host city and various international sports federations plan the events within each sport, the maximum number of athletes allowed to enter, and the schedule of events. The international sports organizations also conduct each event and appoint the judges and referees.
3. How are new members of the IOC elected?
New members of the IOC are elected by the current members. A representative may be elected from any nation that has a national Olympic Committee, but only nations that have hosted the Olympics may have two representatives. The IOC has no set rules regarding which eligible nations shall be represented. As a result, the size of the Committee varies as members die or retire and new members are chosen. In 1991, the Committee had 94 members. Originally, members were elected to the IOC for life. Today, any member elected after 1965 must retire at the age of 76. The members of the Committee accept no instructions on voting from any government or other group or individual.
4. Who handles the IOC business?
The IOC meets annually and during the Summer and Winter Games. Between meetings, its executive board handles the Committee's business. This board consists of the president, four vice presidents, and six members who serve four-year terms. The Committee elects these officials from among its members. The president serves an eight-year term1and then may be reelected to any number of four-year terms.
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Comprehensive and Speech Exercises
Ex.1. Find a key sentence in each paragraph.
Ex. 2. Entitle each paragraph.
Ex. 3. Speak about the IOC following the outline:
- the responsibilities of the IOC;
- the members of the IOC;
- the election of the IOC members
Ex. 4. Analyze the material you have studied and compare the activities of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus to those of the IOC.
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