OLYMPIC SOLIDARITY
The aim of Olympic Solidarity is to organise assistance to NOCs, in particular those which have the greatest need of it. (Rule 5, Olympic Charter)
This assistance takes the form of programmes elaborated jointly by the IOC and the NOCs, with the technical assistance of the IFs, if necessary. The programmes cover the main areas of sports development: athletes, coaches, administrators, promotion of the Olympic values, knowledge-sharing and participation in the Games. There have been resurgent efforts by the Indian Olympic Association to gain maximum benefit of funding and participation in activities of Olympic Solidarity.
Olympic Solidarity has arrangements with stakeholders to conduct such activities across regions.
A. ATHLETES
Team Support Grant
The Team Support Grant offers financial support to the national teams to prepare with a view of attempting to qualify for the Olympic Games. Generally, financial assistance is granted towards the preparation of one national team per NOC for the Olympic Games on a fixed budget for the full term.
Continental Athlete Support Grant
The Continental Athlete Support Grant programme offers NOCs technical and financial assistance focused on the preparation of athletes from more developing sports, who aim to take part in multi-sport Games.
Olympic Scholarship Grants for Athletes
The Olympic Scholarship Grant for Athletes aids elite athletes in training and participation in qualification events for the different editions of the Olympic Games.
B. COACHES
Olympic Scholarship Grants for Athletes
The Olympic Scholarship Grant for Athletes aids elite athletes in training and participation in qualification events for the different editions of the Olympic Games.
Olympic Scholarship for Coaches
The Olympic Scholarship for Coaches programme gives coaches who are recognised by their National Federation, an opportunity to receive further training at a high-level training centre, university or IF-run establishment.
C. PROMOTION OF OLYMPIC VALUES
Olympic Solidarity continues to offer NOCs opportunities to bring Olympism and Olympic values to life, in line with International Olympic Committee policies and in fields as diverse as:
Olympic Education, Culture & Legacy – International Olympic Academy
Sport for Social Development – Olympic Day
Sport Medicine and Protection of Clean Athletes
Olympic Solidarity also aids various projects based on different requirements of the sports organisations.
2025–2026
Sports Oracle – Online Courses
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is pleased to announce a series of valuable online programmes offered by Sports Oracle in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). These programmes are specifically designed to improve the knowledge and practical skills of professionals who work directly with athletes.
The offerings include various certificates and diploma courses tailored for individuals such as doctors, physiotherapists, mental health experts, nutritionists, safeguarding officers, and other professionals. For detailed information about the full module structure, faculty, curriculum, and learning outcomes, please visit the Sports Oracle website at www.sportsoracle.com.
Please note that Olympic Solidarity provides a limited number of scholarships (one per course) to candidates endorsed by their National Olympic Committees. To apply for scholarships, we request that the NSFs send nominations of eligible candidates along with a copy of the confirmation email the candidate received from the Sports Oracle after applying. IOA will be proposing one meritorious candidate for a scholarship in each course.
