International Olympic Committee (Noun)
Meaning
Organization responsible for organizing the modern Olympic Games.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The International Olympic Committee has made significant changes to the bidding process for hosting the Olympic Games in recent years.
- The International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator and historian.
- The International Olympic Committee has 206 member countries, each with a National Olympic Committee that represents the country within the organization.
- In 2020, the International Olympic Committee postponed the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The International Olympic Committee generates revenue primarily through broadcasting rights and sponsorships, with a significant portion of the funds going to host cities and participating athletes.