Difference between ioa and ioc

1.	Difference between ioa and ioc
Answer» The Indian Olympic Association is the body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international athletic meets and for managing the Indian teams at these events.The International Olympic Committee is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Created by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas in 1894, it is the authority responsible for organising the modern Summer and Winter Olympic Games.<br>International Olympic Committee (IOC) – It is the highest body which is con- trolling the Olympic games. It was formed during the International Athletic Con- gress held in Paris in June 25, 1894, With the efforts of Baron de Coubertin. The Headquarter of IOC are located in lousanne(Switzerland).Indian Olympic Association – Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was formed in 1927,Mr.D orabji Tata was its first president. Indian Olympic Association is affiliated with International Olympic Committee. The Indian Olympic Association executive board consists of various members like president, Vice- president, Secretary, joint-Secretary, treasurer and state Olympic associations and representatives of national federations.

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