USOPC

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is the non-profit national governing body responsible for the United States’ participation in the Olympic and Paralympic movements. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the U.S. National Olympic Committee and by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the U.S. National Paralympic Committee. The USOPC coordinates with the sport’s national governing bodies to select and prepare teams for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to support athlete development, training, and competition.

Governance and structure are organized around a board of directors and a leadership team. The organization operates Team USA branding and oversees athlete funding, sponsorship, and logistics related to Olympic and Paralympic participation. It provides programs that support sport science, medical care, coaching, and performance development, and it administers training facilities and centers associated with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic programs. The USOPC also works to ensure compliance with anti-doping rules, fair play, safeguarding, and gender equity across its programs.

History and branding reflect a unified approach to both Olympic and Paralympic sport. The organization traces its origins to the United States Olympic Committee, founded in the 19th century. In 2019, the organization adopted the name United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to reflect its integrated oversight of Olympic and Paralympic activities, while the legal entity remains the United States Olympic Committee. The headquarters are in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with operations and training centers supporting athletes nationwide.

Activities and impact include selecting teams for Games, organizing national trials where applicable, managing Team USA marketing and sponsorship, and delivering athlete support programs. The USOPC collaborates with its national governing bodies to advance U.S. winter, summer, and Paralympic sport on the world stage.