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Background
The principle of universality is based on the ability of a maximum number of countries in the world to participate in all the major sports events organised by the members of the Olympic Movement. This principle largely depends on the success of the Olympic Family assisting with the design and implementation of policies which promote universality in developing countries.
 
Focus of study
Universality
What does the notion of the "universality of the Olympic Games" mean?

What characterises the universality of the Olympic Games? What are the criteria of universality?

How can it be improved?

The roles and responsibilities of the Olympic Movement
What are the roles and responsibilities of the bodies that comprise the Olympic Movement as far as international development is concerned?


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