26/06/2025 Session
[En cours de traduction]
PACE has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reinforce its commitment to human rights and democratic values. Recognising the Olympic Movement’s unique role in promoting peace, democracy and internationally recognised rights, the Assembly underlined that the principles of neutrality and autonomy in sport must serve these goals.
In a resolution based on a report by Mogens Jensen (Denmark, SOC), PACE noted that while the Olympic Charter refers to human rights, their enforcement remains inconsistent. Neutrality, the Assembly warned, must not become a pretext for inaction in the face of serious violations.
The Assembly reaffirmed that athletes should not be held responsible for their governments’ actions. However, it supported conditions for participation, such as compliance with the Olympic Truce and core human rights principles. When Olympic values are seriously violated and dissent is not possible, athletes should only be allowed to compete as neutrals or face a complete ban where necessary to protect other human rights overriding individual participation.
The resolution also condemned the use of sport by autocratic governments and called for a clear stance against “martial attitudes” that use sporting success to project political power. PACE proposed amending the Olympic Charter to allow athletes to express peaceful messages and to condemn human rights violations. It also recommended the creation of an independent monitoring body to ensure accountability throughout the Olympic Movement.