Relationship between the athletes, the clubs, federations and NOCs

	Background
Athletes are supported by a structure composed of various bodies, including clubs, national and international federations and NOCs. These bodies each have a number of key roles and responsibilities to the athletes and vice versa. The Olympic Movement should evaluate whether the existing structures are still satisfactory or whether adjustments should be made in order to better protect the interests of both the athletes and the various bodies involved in the support structure.

	Focus of study
Elite athletes
What rights, roles and responsibilities do athletes have in relation to clubs, national and international federations and NOCs, as well as the sports events in which they participate?
Roles and responsibilities vis-à-vis elite athletes
In what areas do clubs, federations and NOCs have a responsibility towards elite athletes? Should the areas of responsibility that clubs, federations and NOCs have towards athletes be more clearly defined? Are elite athletes sufficiently represented within the management structures of clubs, federations and NOCs?
Elite athletes, amateur athletes and individuals who participate in sport and physical activity (Sport for all)
What are the roles and responsibilities towards individuals who participate in sport and physical activity?
Communication between athletes
How can communication between athletes be improved?