Olympic Cities - The World Union of Olympic Cities

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Word of Welcome

Dr. Jacques Rogge
IOC President

"The IOC has committed to ensuring that a city understands as early as possible the importance of integrating the Olympic Games into its long-term urban development strategy, in order to leave the best possible urban and sporting legacy to the country, the city and its entire community.

This is why the IOC supports the Lausanne Summit and the General Assembly of the World Union of Olympic Cities, which will be the perfect platform to share and exchange information and knowledge."

World Union of Olympic Cities

The World Union of Olympic Cities

The World Union of Olympic Cities is an association for cities that wish to associate themselves with the Olympic Movement.It was founded by the city of Lausanne - the Olympic Capital, the city of Athens - host city of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, and the International Olympic Committee.

The objectives of the World Union of Olympic Cities are to:

offer a platform for an exchange of experience and competencies between Olympic Games host cities and Olympic Games candidate cities in consultation with the International Olympic Committee,
offer competencies, experience and general assistance to candidate cities for the continued success of the Olympic Games,
study the impact of the Olympic Games on host cities in consultation with the International Olympic Committee, particularly in terms of sustainable development,
promote the contemporary Olympic Cities as international centers for sport, culture and international development,
promote the educational values of the Olympic movement,
increase the link between cultural initiatives and Olympic institutions,
support the cities that integrate the Olympic values with the aim of promoting peace.

Please visit the downloads section to find the statutes and membership form.

News:

The World Union of Olympic Cities continues growing

The city of Annecy, applicant city for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, has officially signed and joined the World Union of Olympic Cities (UMVO) as an associate member. The UMVO is delighted to now have all three ...