What does an athlete have to do to participate in the Olympic Games?

Taking part in the Olympic Games is every athlete’s dream, and requires huge amounts of determination and long years of training.

Athletes must first comply with the Olympic Charter and follow the rules of the International Federation (IF) governing their sport. The IFs establish the rules and organise qualifying events, while the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the athlete’s country supports the athlete and is responsible for entering them for the Games.

Learn more:

• Olympic Charter: Chapter 5, Rules 40-44
• National Olympic Committees