IOC

American

Or I.O.C.

International Olympic Committee.

IOC British

abbreviation

International Olympic Committee

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All of the details might require some working out, and the IOC promised further information to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In a reflection of just how sensitive an area of policy this has become, the IOC has traditionally left it to international sports to decide on eligibility criteria for female competition.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Kirsty Coventry, a former gold-medal Olympics swimmer from Zimbabwe, was elected a year ago as the first woman president of the IOC.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The move does not apply to any grassroots or recreational sports programmes, and the IOC said the findings of any tests would not be applied retrospectively.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The eligibility policy approved by the IOC is not retroactive and does not apply to recreational sports programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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