Olympic Charter

The idea of creating an Olympic Studies Centre can be traced back to the reviver of the Modern Olympic Games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who said shortly before his death: “I believe that a centre of Olympic studies would aid the preservation and progress of my work more than anything else.” The IOC Olympic Studies Centre was created under the Antonio Samaranch presidency in 1982 with the objective to contribute to the understanding, education and studies of Olympism. answering your questions on factual and historical information on the Games and the Olympic Movement. Discover our FAQ page Thanks to the contribution of scholars from around the world, the Olympic phenomenon continues to the explored and interpreted both historically and in contemporary contexts. These studies examine the Olympic Movement from its humanistic vision and mission, its evolution and development, its values, structures and socio-cultural impact. Find here personal testimonials from internationally renowned experts on the relevance, evolution and impact of Olympic studies. You don’t need an appointment to access the library and the study rooms. If you would like to consult the historical archives and/or would like to book a personalised orientation session online or onsite, please fill out our visitor request form . The orientation session will help you understand what is available in our digital and physical library and archive collections.