The International Olympic Committee (IOC) doesn’t want people to compete during the games, but rather, to participate. In order to have the privilege of participating in the games, there are a few rules and standards that must be met by each individual who hopes to stand on the Olympic stage.
SAY "NO" TO DRUGS
The IOC has a very strict “no drugs” policy. Candidates are tested to ensure that they are not taking anything that could alter their physical capabilities and make them perform better than other candidates. If someone is caught with drugs in their system, they are disqualified.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
There is no official age requirement to participate in the Games, however, each International Sports Federation has an age requirement for an individual event or sport. Anyone taking part in an event must meet the age requirement before being allowed to participate.
YOU ARE INVITED
Each participant has to be invited to the Games and is not automatically accepted based on qualifying for each sport. An invitation is sent to each participant one year before the Games, notifying the person that they have been invited to participate.
NO PROTESTS OR DEMONSTRATIONS
No kind of demonstrations are allowed inside the venue during the Games. This includes things said during an interview, signs or banners, or things written on the clothing of a candidate. If a candidate wishes to express their views, they are welcome to do so during press conferences in areas outside the Olympic venues, on various forms of media, and at team meetings.