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Racism or any form of discrimination has no place in sport.

The IOC AC launched a consultation on athlete expression to gather feedback from the athlete community on how the IOC, Olympic Games, and the Olympic Movement can amplify the voices of athletes and ultimately better support our efforts to tackle racism and discrimination. The recommendations put forward by that consultation are now available for you below.

Results of the Rule 50 Consultation

Here are the two reports and the recommendations put forward by the IOC Athletes’ Commission to the IOC Executive Board.

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Article – Official Statement
IOC Athletes’ Commission’s recommendations on Rule 50 and Athlete Expression
IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair Kirsty Coventry presented the IOC AC’s report on Athlete Expression and its recommendations to the IOC Executive Board (EB).
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IOC AC Athlete Expression Consultation Report
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The full report on the IOC Athletes' Commission's consultation on Athlete Expression.
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PSE Report - IOC AC Athlete Expression Consultation
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A PowerPoint presentation by PSE outlining the Quantitative Research Results of the Athlete Expression Consultation.
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Updates on Rule 50
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Article – Official Statement
IOC Athletes’ Commission’s recommendations on Rule 50 and Athlete Expression
IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair Kirsty Coventry presented the IOC AC’s report on Athlete Expression and its recommendations to the IOC Executive Board (EB).
Article – Voice
Huge global response to IOC Athletes’ Commission Rule 50 survey
Over 3,500 athletes shared their voice in response to our survey on athlete expression. We highlight the valuable contribution of the global athlete community and outline the next steps.
Rule 50 Explained
What is Rule 50? Find out about this rule and the relevant resources you need to familiarise yourself with before headed to the Olympic Games ...
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Article – Voice
IOC Athletes’ Commission launches consultation on athlete demonstrations
Building on existing opportunities, we are exploring additional ways in which you can express your views at the Olympic Games.
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Article – Voice
9 July: IOC AC leads global call to discuss athlete expression for Tokyo 2020
The IOC AC initiated a discussion around the recent wave of demonstrations happening around the world, and the link to Rule 50.
Article – Voice
Open letter to USOPC AAC
IOC Athletes' Commission Chair, Kirsty Coventry, responds to the USOPC Athletes' Advisory Council
NOC AC Findings
OLYMPICS.COM.AU
Australian Olympic Committee

The AOC Athletes’ Commission has released findings of a survey on the views of Australian athletes about self-expression at the Olympic Games

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OLYMPIC.CA
Canadian Olympic Committee

The COC Athletes’ Commission recommendation to the IOC and IOC Athletes’ Commission for amends to Rule 50.

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DOSB.DE
German Olympic Sports Confederation

The DOSB executive summary for Rule 50.

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ATHLETEN-DEUTSCHLAND.ORG
DOSB and Athleten Deutschland e.V.

A letter from the Chair of the DOSB Athletes’ Commission to the Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission as well as the position of both the DOSB Athletes’ Commission and Athleten Deutschland e.V. on Rule 50.

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OLYMPICS.IE
Olympic Federation of Ireland

Initial findings from the survey conducted for Irish athletes by the Irish Athletes’ Commission.

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OLYMPIC.SK
Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee

Letter from the Slovakia Olympic and Sports Committee Athletes’ Commission to the IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair, Kirsty Coventry.

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OLYMPIC.BE
Belgian Olympic Committee

Survey summary from the Belgium NOC AC regarding Rule 50.

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OLYMPICS.CN
Chinese Olympic Committee

A letter from the Chair of the Chinese Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission to the Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission on the efforts taken by the Chinese Olympic community regarding Rule 50.

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OLYMPIC.RU
Russian Olympic Committee

Letter from the Chair of the Russian Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission to the Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission concerning their official statement on Rule 50.

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TEAMUSA.ORG
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

A letter from the Chair of the Athletes’ Advisory Council to the Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, as well as Racial and Social Justice Recommendations for Rule 50.

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LTOK.LT
National Olympic Committee of Lithuania

A letter from the Chair of the Athletes’ Commission for the National Olympic Committee of Lithuania to the IOC Athletes’ Commission regarding Rule 50.

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OLYMPIC.ORG.NZ
New Zealand Olympic Committee

A statement from the Chair of the Athletes’ Commission of the New Zealand Olympic Committee regarding Rule 50.

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FRANCEOLYMPIQUE.COM
French Olympic Committee

Results of the questionnaire on Rule 50 sent to French athletes, as well as the February 2021 report of the same in both English and French.

Rule 50 Questionnaire Results

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DOWNLOAD REPORT (FRENCH)
Rule 50 Resources

Rule 50 resources designed by the IOC Athletes’ Commission for athlete representatives around the world.

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Rule 50 Athlete Consultation Framework and Timelines
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The Rule 50 Athlete Consultation framework and timelines drafted by the IOC Athletes' Commission.
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Rule 50 Guidelines
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Rule 50 Guidelines developed by the IOC Athletes' Commission.