The IOC is the driving force behind the Olympic Games. Founded in 1894, the committee organizes and plans both summer and winter games. However, there are many conflicts they face with budgeting and performance enhancers. As these problems face the Olympics, delegates will have to collaborate to solve these issues so that the Olympics can gain popularity and excitement again.
Approximate Committee Size: 25 Delegates
Countries hosting the Olympic Games always end up losing money after the games are over. More than they gain from tourism and the games, the countries always end up in debt. Over-budgeting is a huge issue that people have noticed, and countries end up spending way more money than needed to provide a large stadium and areas needed for all sports. With more sports being added, more venues need to be created and more money needs to be spent. Delegates must come together to provide a resolution to this budgeting issue and help keep countries from losing finances when hosting the Olympic Games.
In 1967, the IOC banned the use of steroids and performance-enhancers at the Olympics and new drug tests yielded their first disqualifications as soon as 1968. However, these problems have been continuing even until 2022, with Kamila Valieva even winning a gold medal using banned substances. This caused a controversy between the IOC and the Russian Olympic Committee (“ROC”) about medals being awarded, and a provisional suspension of Valieva. Delegates will need to come up with solutions, work together, and find a way to keep the Olympics fair and competitive.
Samara Habib is an 8th grader at Moody Middle School and is thrilled to be chairing for the International Olympic Committee. She has been doing Model UN since 7th grade. Outside of Model UN, she can be found spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys doing many hobbies, including painting and baking. She was in the art club in 6th grade and the HOSA club in 7th. Additionally, she has been in IRP since 7th grade, which she won a 3rd place award for. She wishes the best of luck to all the delegates!
Saanvi Bejugam is an 8th grader at Moody Middle School and is excited to be chairing the International Olympic Committee. She has been doing Model UN since fifth grade and her first conference was MMSMUN. She has attended 3 conferences and enjoys collaborating with people in MUN. Outside of Model UN and school, she can be found in Indian classical dance, piano, and robotics. You can also see her at public speaking activities and was on the Forensics team last year. She wishes the best of luck to all the delegates!
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