USOPC
Sports abbreviation · Sports Governing Body
| Stands for | United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
USOPC stands for United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, a sports governing body abbreviation.
National Olympic and Paralympic committee of the United States, responsible for entering and supporting Team USA at the Games and overseeing the national governing bodies of individual sports. Unlike most national committees, it receives almost no direct federal funding.
Example: The USOPC named the Team USA roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina.
Usage notes
Known as the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for most of its history; "Paralympic" was added to the name in June 2019. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its legal powers come from the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 1978. Revenue comes mainly from sponsorship, donations and a share of IOC broadcast income.
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