Venezuelan Olympic Committee
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| Country |  Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Code | VEN |
| Created | 1935 |
| Recognized | 1935 |
| Continental Association | PASO |
| Headquarters | Caracas, Venezuela |
| President | María Soto |
| Secretary General | Élida Párraga |
| Website | www.cov.com.ve |
The Venezuelan Olympic Committee (Spanish: Comité Olímpico Venezolano, COV) (IOC Code: VEN) is a private non-profit organization affiliated with the International Olympic Committee and other sporting associations and governs the conduct of Venezuela's athletes in events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Pan American Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games. It is based in Caracas, Venezuela.
The Venezuelan Olympic Committee was created on 23 December 1935. and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the same year.[1]
Executive committee
The committee of the COV is represented by:[2][needs update?]
- President: María Soto
- Vice Presidents: Marcos Oviedo, Joseba Barreda, Pedro León Torres, Pablo Machilanda
- Secretary General: Élida Párraga
- Treasurer: Arturo Castillo
- Directors: María A. Pérez, Ángel Delgado (Machile)
- President of the Honorary Council: Efraín Velásquez
President
| Tenure | Name |
|---|---|
| 1935—1937 | Roberto Pérez |
| 1937—1938 | Armando Álvarez de Lugo |
| 1938—1942 | Robert J. Todd |
| 1942—1950 | José Beracasa |
| 1950—1954 | Julio Bustamente |
| 1954—1974 | José Beracasa |
| 1974—1978 | Luis Felipe Rodríguez |
| 1978—1980 | José Beracasa |
| 1980—19??[3] | Luis Felipe Rodríguez |
| 1984—2006 | Fernando Romero |
| 2006—2022 | Eduardo Álvarez |
| 2022—in carica | María Soto |
