Frequently Asked Questions

Sports, programme and results

Who is responsible for adding events or disciplines to the programme of the Olympic Games?

The event programme for the Olympic Games is defined by the IOC Executive Board upon recommendations of the Olympic Programme Commission and in cooperation with the International Federations and the respective Organising Committee of the Olympic Games.

More specifically, any proposal for a new event put forward by the respective International Federation goes through a very strict review and decision-making process led by the Olympic Programme Commission, which involves representatives of athletes, International Federations and National Olympic Committees.

Learn more:

Chapter 5 of the Olympic Charter, Rule 45 and its Bye-law and Rule 46 and its Bye-law

The IOC Commission for the Olympic Programme

List of the International Sports Federations recognised by the IOC

Reference document on the Olympic programme evolution