How does the Olympic Host Contract enhance the IOC’s commitment to integrity?
By signing the Olympic Host Contract following the election of the host, the IOC enters into an agreement with the host National Olympic Committee (NOC), the host and the OCOG (which signs at a later date), and requires that they abide by the provisions of the Olympic Charter and the IOC Code of Ethics.
Pursuant to their obligations in their activities related to the Games, they shall prohibit any form of discrimination, ensure access to the country for media accredited by the IOC, freedom of reporting, freedom of expression, open internet, refrain fraud and corruption, etc.