When was the “International Olympic Committee” formed?
2023
When was the “International Olympic Committee” formed?
- A.
1886
- B.
1890
- C.
1924
- D.
1894
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Correct answer: D
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded on 23 June 1894 in Paris, France, by Pierre de Coubertin.
The IOC was established to revive the ancient Olympic Games and organize the modern Olympic movement. The first modern Olympic Games were subsequently held in 1896 in Athens.