The International Olympic Committee is an organization based in
Lausanne, Switzerland. The governing body of the Olympic games,
it acts as the self-prescribed supreme authority of all things
pertaining to the biennial celebration of the Olympics. It acts
as a medium for communication between the 205 National
Organizing Committees, Athletes, International Sporting
Associations, Media, and UN agencies. Its secondary goal is to
promote the use of the Olympic values (ie. Friendship,
Excellence, and Respect) in everyday life. Mission (as defined
by the Olympic Charter) - To encourage and support the promotion
of ethics in sport as well as education of youth through sport
and to dedicate its efforts to ensuring that, in sport, the
spirit of fair play prevails and violence is banned; - To
encourage and support the organisation, development and
coordination of sport and sports competitions; - To ensure the
regular celebration of the Olympic Games; - To cooperate with
the competent public or private organisations and