How Do i become eligible for the Olympic Games?

Question

Im part of a team of athletes who are very green and un-educated on the Olympics but wish to participate. Here are the events in which we want to compete in.

1. Wrestling
2. Track
3. Triathlon
4. marathon
5. Various running/sprint races etc

This is our question, what do we need to do or who do we need to see to become eligible for these events in the Olympics? Also is there some sign-up sheet for each event or are there competitions we need to compete in to make the team for the Olympics? Also we've heard that we need to be promoted or suggested by someone of high status to make a team is that true? Please answer these questions it would be appreciated, thanks.

Answer 1

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Not to get too technical about it, you need to be the very best in the sport in your country. Generally that would include the best professional athletes, and in some sports, the best college athletes.

These would be people who have totally devoted their lives to their sports for years, and probably spend 10-12 hours per day, 7 days a week, in training and practice.

This is not easy, nor is it a casual committment.

Answer 2

Most Olympic Trials are not announced by their individual country sport governing bodies until 1-2 years before the next Olympics are held. Also, they are not just open competitions that anybody can show up and participate in. They are mostly invitationals where the best in each country have already qualified through other means (regional or international competition results). In other words, if you build up those results, maybe you'll have a chance to make a future Olympic team.

The good news for all of you is that no Olympic athlete trains between 70-84 hours per week like KenM claimed. It's closer to 20-30 hours per week. For instance, the ISU prints the average practice hours per week for many of the figure skaters expected to compete next year in Vancouver. Clicking on the various biographies lends an average of 20-30 hours per week of practice, depending on if they are in or out of season. Also keep in mind that many Olympic athletes are still young enough (18 and under) to require school work/private tutoring alongside their training.

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Answer 3

2.3 Eligibility for the Olympic Games

2.3.1 To be eligible to play in the Olympic Games, a player must

2.3.1.1 be nominated, through his NOC, by the Association having jurisdiction
over him;

2.3.1.2 respect the spirit of fair play and non-violence;

2.3.1.3 refrain from the use of any substance prohibited by the regulations
of the ITTF or the IOC;

2.3.1.4 agree to undergo any medical tests carried out in accordance with the
rules of the IOC Medical Commission;

2.3.1.5 accept no reward of any kind for participating in the Olympic Games;

2.3.1.6 carry no advertisements on his clothing or equipment at the Olympic
Games, other than trademarks authorised by the IOC;

2.3.1.7 comply with all appropriate ITTF regulations and the rules of the IOC.

2.3.2 The observation of the eligibility regulations shall be the responsibility
of the Olympics Commission and the NOCs concerned, acting in accordance
with the direction of the IOC Eligibility Commission.

2.3.3 Any alleged infringement of the eligibility regulations shall be notified
to the IOC by the Olympics Commission or the NOC concerned, to be taken
into consideration by the IOC Eligibility Commission.

2.3.4 A player accused of an infringement of the eligibility regulations shall
have the right to request a hearing by the IOC Executive Board, whose
decision shall be final.

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