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COMITE OLIMPICO INTERNACIONAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Olympic Committee
1, record 1, English, International%20Olympic%20Committee
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IOC 1, record 1, English, IOC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Olympic Committee was founded on 23 June 1894 by the French educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin who was inspired to revive the Olympic Games of Greek antiquity. The IOC is an international non-governmental non-profit organisation and the creator of the Olympic Movement. The IOC exists to serve as an umbrella organisation of the Olympic Movement. It owns all rights to the Olympic symbols, flag, motto, anthem and Olympic Games. Its primary responsibility is to supervise the organisation of the summer and winter Olympic Games. 2, record 1, English, - International%20Olympic%20Committee
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Comité International Olympique
1, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20International%20Olympique
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CIO 1, record 1, French, CIO
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Comité international olympique 2, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20international%20olympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) a été fondé le 23 juin 1894 par l'éducateur français, le baron Pierre de Coubertin, qui eut l'idée de faire revivre les Jeux Olympiques de l'Antiquité grecque. Le CIO est une organisation non gouvernementale, à but non lucratif. C'est aussi l'organe créateur et l'autorité suprême du Mouvement olympique. Il détient tous les droits concernant le symbole, le drapeau, la devise, l'hymne et les Jeux Olympiques. Sa responsabilité principale réside dans la supervision et l'organisation des Jeux Olympiques d'été et d'hiver. 1, record 1, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20International%20Olympique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20International%20Olympique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Olímpico Internacional
1, record 1, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Ol%C3%ADmpico%20Internacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COI 1, record 1, Spanish, COI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Comité Olímpico Internacional, creado en el Congreso de París el 23 de junio de 1894, es la suprema autoridad del Movimiento Olímpico. El COI es una organización internacional no gubernamental, sin fines lucrativos, constituida como asociación dotada de personalidad jurídica, reconocida por decreto del Consejo Federal suizo del 17 de septiembre de 1981. La duración es ilimitada. Su domicilio social está en Lausana, Suiza. La misión del COI consiste en dirigir el Movimiento Olímpico conforme a las disposiciones de la Carta Olímpica. Las decisiones del COI basadas en las disposiciones de la Carta Olímpica, son definitivas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Comit%C3%A9%20Ol%C3%ADmpico%20Internacional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wrestling
1, record 2, English, wrestling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Olympic style wrestling 2, record 2, English, Olympic%20style%20wrestling
correct
- Olympic wrestling 2, record 2, English, Olympic%20wrestling
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wrestling may be the oldest sport in human history, but the action on the mat during competitions will show that it has lost none of its ferocity. In a contest of strength, skill, will and training, the combatants attempt to collect points by controlling their opponents with holds, grapples, throws and pins. 3, record 2, English, - wrestling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling are two disciplines in the sport of wrestling. 4, record 2, English, - wrestling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wrestling: official term of the Pan American Games. 5, record 2, English, - wrestling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lutte
1, record 2, French, lutte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lutte olympique 2, record 2, French, lutte%20olympique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lutte est peut-être le plus ancien sport de l’histoire humaine, mais l’action sur le tapis lors des compétitions démontrera que le sport n’a rien perdu de son intensité. Luttant grâce à leur force, leur talent, leur volonté et leur entraînement, les combattants tentent d’accumuler des points en contrôlant leur adversaire avec des prises, des accrochés, des jetés et des tombés. 3, record 2, French, - lutte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lutte libre et la lutte gréco-romaine sont deux modalités en lutte. 4, record 2, French, - lutte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lucha
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lucha
1, record 2, Spanish, lucha
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- lucha olímpica 2, record 2, Spanish, lucha%20ol%C3%ADmpica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deporte de contacto en el cual dos contendientes compiten por vencer a su oponente mediante el empleo de técnicas y agarres intentando poner de espaldas a su rival en la colchoneta de lucha. 3, record 2, Spanish, - lucha
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lucha libre y la lucha grecorromana son dos disciplinas comprendidas por la lucha olímpica. 4, record 2, Spanish, - lucha
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lucha: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 5, record 2, Spanish, - lucha
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Pan American Sports Organization
1, record 3, English, Pan%20American%20Sports%20Organization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PASO 1, record 3, English, PASO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A regional international organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee ... and the Association of National Olympic Committees ... juridically constituted, integrated and registered as a non-profit civil association. It was established the 8th of August, 1948, recognized by the International Olympic Committee and has as its principal objectives the celebration and conduct of the Pan American Games and the development and protection of sports, as well as the Olympic Movement in the Americas through its member National Olympic Committees. 2, record 3, English, - Pan%20American%20Sports%20Organization
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
English and Spanish are the organization's official languages. 3, record 3, English, - Pan%20American%20Sports%20Organization
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Panamerican Sports Organization
- Pan American Sports Organisation
- Panamerican Sports Organisation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Organisation sportive panaméricaine
1, record 3, French, Organisation%20sportive%20panam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OSP 1, record 3, French, OSP
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les langues officielles de l'organisation sont l'anglais et l'espagnol. 2, record 3, French, - Organisation%20sportive%20panam%C3%A9ricaine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización Deportiva Panamericana
1, record 3, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Deportiva%20Panamericana
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ODEPA 1, record 3, Spanish, ODEPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización internacional de carácter regional, reconocida por el Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) y por la Asociación de Comités Olímpicos Nacionales (ACNO), jurídicamente constituida, integrada y registrada como asociación civil, sin fines de lucro, cuya fundación data del 8 de agosto de 1948. Los miembros que la constituyen [...] son los Comités Olímpicos Nacionales de América, con reconocimiento del Comité Olímpico Internacional, teniendo como objetivos primordiales la celebración y conducción de los Juegos Panamericanos, así como el desarrollo y protección del deporte y del Movimiento Olímpico en América, a través de sus Comités Olímpicos Nacionales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Deportiva%20Panamericana
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Los idiomas oficiales son el español y el inglés. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Deportiva%20Panamericana
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association
1, record 4, English, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FIFA 1, record 4, English, FIFA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- International Federation of Association Football 2, record 4, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Association%20Football
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 209 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. FIFA employs some 310 people from over 35 nations and is composed of a Congress (legislative body), Executive Committee (executive body), General Secretariat (administrative body) and committees (assisting the Executive Committee). 3, record 4, English, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- International Football Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association
1, record 4, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FIFA 1, record 4, French, FIFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) est une association de Droit Suisse fondée en 1904 dont le siège se situe à Zurich. 209 associations nationales la composent. Son but, énoncé dans les statuts, est d'améliorer constamment le football à travers différentes actions. La FIFA compte quelque 310 employés venant de plus de 35 pays et s'organise comme suit : le Congrès (organe législatif), le Comité Exécutif (organe exécutif), le Secrétariat Général (organe administratif) et les Commissions (qui assistent le Comité Exécutif). 2, record 4, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association internationale de football
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Fútbol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación
1, record 4, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20F%C3%BAtbol%20Asociaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FIFA 1, record 4, Spanish, FIFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association 2, record 4, Spanish, %20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
correct, feminine noun
- FIFA 2, record 4, Spanish, FIFA
correct, feminine noun
- FIFA 2, record 4, Spanish, FIFA
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) es una asociación de derecho suizo fundada en 1904 con sede en Zúrich. Está compuesta por 208 asociaciones nacionales. Su objetivo es mejorar constantemente el fútbol. La FIFA cuenta con unos 310 empleados procedentes de más de 35 países y está organizada como sigue: el Congreso (órgano legislativo), el Comité Ejecutivo (órgano ejecutivo), la Secretaría General (órgano administrativo), y las Comisiones (que asisten al Comité Ejecutivo). 2, record 4, Spanish, - Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20F%C3%BAtbol%20Asociaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- World Anti-Doping Agency
1, record 5, English, World%20Anti%2DDoping%20Agency
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WADA 1, record 5, English, WADA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) promotes and coordinates, at international level, the fight against doping in all its forms. Through this autonomous agency, the Olympic Movement and the world's public authorities have intensified their efforts to keep drugs out of sport. The World Anti-Doping Agency was established in November 1999. 2, record 5, English, - World%20Anti%2DDoping%20Agency
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Agence mondiale antidopage
1, record 5, French, Agence%20mondiale%20antidopage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AMA 1, record 5, French, AMA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Agence mondiale antidopage (AMA) a pour mission de promouvoir et coordonner sur le plan international la lutte contre le dopage sous toutes ses formes. À travers cette agence autonome, le Mouvement olympique et les Autorités publiques du monde entier ont intensifié leurs efforts pour exclure les drogues du sport. L'Agence mondiale antidopage a été fondée en novembre 1999. 2, record 5, French, - Agence%20mondiale%20antidopage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Agencia Mundial Antidopaje
1, record 5, Spanish, Agencia%20Mundial%20Antidopaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AMA 1, record 5, Spanish, AMA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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