IOC official says charter changes on sports neutrality vital in 'complicated' world (opens original article in a new tab)

An IOC official stated that changes to the Olympic Charter to ensure sports neutrality are crucial for maintaining the IOC's independence in a complex world, with amendments approved to strengthen the charter's language on political neutrality.

• IOC official emphasizes need for Olympic Charter changes to ensure sports neutrality
• Amended charter aims to protect IOC independence from political pressures
• IOC considers evaluating Olympic inclusion by discipline rather than sport