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Sports, programme and results
What are the conditions required for a sport to be recognised by the IOC?
To be recognised by the IOC, a sport must first of all be governed by an International Federation (IF). This is required in order to conform to the Rules of the Olympic Charter, the World Anti-Doping Code as well as the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions.
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For more information on IF recognition, please refer to the Olympic Charter, Chapter 3, Rule 25
List of the International Sports Federations recognised by the IOC (see the "Contact Directory")
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