Olympic Solidarity and
NOC Services Annual Report

Getting ready for the Olympic Games Paris 2024

We are delighted to present the Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services Annual Report for 2023. With just one year to go until the Olympic Games Paris 2024, this past year was crucial for final preparations, which perfectly encapsulated our theme: “Getting Ready for the Olympic Games Paris 2024”. It was a pivotal period for athletes, coaches, referees, International Federations and, of course, the NOCs, us and our colleagues at the IOC. Notable milestones included holding the Chefs de Mission seminar in Paris in July 2023 and concluding the Games preparation forums, with continental forums for the Americas and Oceania wrapping up the series that started in 2022.

There was also the final stretch of preparation for those involved in the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024. The team worked hand in hand with the YOGOC to brief the 78 participating NOCs at the Chefs de Mission seminar held online. Olympic Solidarity’s Youth Athlete Development Programme played a crucial role in equipping young athletes with tailored training opportunities provided by IFs in partnership with Olympic Solidarity.

While athletes’ preparation generally draws the most attention, we all know that enabling an athlete to reach their full potential takes so much more than good training sessions. This report highlights the holistic approach required for success. Beyond rigorous training, athletes thrive thanks to the support systems around them. We delve into how Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services enhance coach training, bolster NOC resilience, and elevate grassroots sport and promotion of the Olympic values.

We are confident that at Paris 2024 – the first Olympic Games to feature full gender parity and fully embrace Olympic Agenda 2020 – NOCs and their athletes will embody these ideals. We look forward to crossing that finish line together.

NOC Stories 2023

Every year, NOCs, together with Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services, carry out impactful activities which illustrate how participation in sport can foster positive change for individuals and communities, promoting peaceful living together and social cohesion. Click on the stories below to learn more.