Research

The Medical and Scientific Commission’s mission is to provide a guiding reference for all other sports organisations on matters relating to the protection of the health of athletes.

Olympic Education is imparted through the Olympic Values Education Programme, the Olympic Studies Centre, the Olympic World Library, the teaching resources of The Olympic Museum and the YOG Education Programme at Youth Sporting Events.

The IOC Medical and Scientific Commission and Medical and Scientific Director of the IOC are responsible for the governance of health care at the Olympic Games. The Games Group is responsible to them, and plays a vital role as part of the IOC, to ensure excellence of provision of medical services at the Olympic Games, excellence in research and excellence in education.