Frequently Asked Questions

Competing and being part of the Games

I would like to carry the torch for the next Olympic Summer or Winter Games. How can I do this?

Carrying the Olympic torch is an unforgettable experience, and to have the chance to do this, you need to contact the Organising Committee for the Games (OCOG). The OCOG is responsible for the torch relay. For the next Games:

Los Angeles 2028 official website (where information will become available in due time)

Alpes 2030 official website (where information will become available in due time)

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Olympic documents

Visit the Olympics.com documents repository to find a list of all documents published on this website. This section contains the major reports, studies, publications and information regarding the Olympic Movement.

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The Olympic Studies Centre

The IOC Olympic Studies Centre is the world source of reference for Olympic knowledge. As an integral part of the IOC, we are uniquely placed to provide the most accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on Olympism.

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