List of International Olympic Committee competitions
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This is a list of competitions organized, sanctioned, or directly overseen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The IOC is responsible for the organization of the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, and several newer events connected with the Olympic Movement.[1][2]
| Competition | Established | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games (since 1896) | |||
| Summer Olympic Games | 1896 | Every four years | The main international multi-sport event held for summer Olympic sports.[3] |
| Winter Olympic Games | 1924 | Every four years | The main international multi-sport event held for winter Olympic sports.[4] |
| Youth Olympic Games (since 2010) | |||
| Summer Youth Olympic Games | 2010 | Every four years | A youth version of the Summer Olympics for athletes aged 14 to 18.[5] |
| Winter Youth Olympic Games | 2012 | Every four years | A youth version of the Winter Olympics for athletes aged 14 to 18.[6] |
| Esports competitions (since 2021) | |||
| Olympic Virtual Series | 2021 | One-time | The first IOC-licensed virtual sports competition series, held before the 2020 Summer Olympics.[7] |
| Olympic Esports Series | 2023 | One-time | A virtual and simulated sports competition created by the IOC in cooperation with international federations and game publishers.[8] |
| Olympic Esports Games | 2027 | Suspended | A planned international esports event organized by the IOC.[9] The IOC will develop a new approach to the Olympic Esports Games, taking the feedback from the "Pause and Reflect" process, and pursue a new partnership model.[10] |