ABOUT ANOC

Empowering the Global Olympic Family
The Association of National Olympic Committees

In the fast-paced world of international sports, the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) aims to serve through forging connections and empowering the voices of 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide.

Mission

  • Facilitate the cooperation and exchange of knowledge between the NOCs.
  • Promote the common and collective interests of the NOCs and of the athletes.
  • Collaborate with all key partners for the sustainability of the Olympic Movement.

 

 


Vision and Values

At its core, ANOC envisions a world where the collective voice of 204 NOCs resonates with strength and purpose, advocating for the welfare of athletes. This vision is underpinned by a set of deeply ingrained values:

ANOC embraces the diversity that sport brings and believes in its power to unite. Differences, far from being obstacles, are seen as instruments for mutual growth.

ANOC recognizes the potential of the NOC Family as leaders in the Olympic Movement when united by friendship and mutual understanding, transcending any differences.

ANOC is dedicated to supporting NOCs in achieving their common goals, realizing that together, the NOC Family is stronger. The voice of athletes remains at the heart of this commitment.

ANOC actively seeks new ideas, concepts, and frameworks, promoting creativity in all its projects, fostering progress across diverse areas.

ANOC takes on the responsibility of representing 204 NOCs, acting under moral and ethical principles. It consciously considers the economic, social, and environmental impacts of its decisions.

 


Strategic Pillars

ANOC's strategic pillars are a testament to its commitment to the global Olympic movement:

1. Cooperation:

  • Support collaboration among NOCs, transcending diversities to find solutions for mutual progress.
  • Promote efficient and fruitful exchange between ANOC's key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the 5 Continental Associations and Olympic Solidarity to provide effective support for NOCs and their athletes, promoting the empowerment of NOCs' Athletes' Commissions.

 

2. Development:

  • Search for further education and training opportunities for the NOCs administrators.
  • Support the digital transformation of NOCs, keeping them at the forefront of technological innovation.
  • Increase ANOC's resources to facilitate projects within NOCs, fostering their overall development.

 

3. Representation:

  • Together with the IOC and the Continental Associations, protect the autonomy of the 204 NOCs in accordance with the Olympic Charter.
  • Grant the representation of NOCs in the different events and meetings of the Olympic Movement.
  • Strengthen the NOCs position in the decision-making process at all levels by speaking with one voice, which should always consider the opinion of the athletes.

 

4. Events:

  • Bring together the NOC Family at ANOC events, allowing social interaction, dialogues, exchange of ideas, athlete representation and celebration of sport.
  • Apply effective sustainability measures to protect the environment and develop good governance practices in all ANOC’s projects and activities.
  • Increase networking, visibility, and commercial opportunities for NOCs.