On this day, 131 years ago, on June 23, 1894 (May 20, 1894 in the lunar calendar), the International Olympic Games Committee was established. Group photo of some members. Among them, the third from the right is Coubertin, the pioneer of the modern Olympic Games, and the second from the right is Vikelas, the first chairman of the International Olympic Committee. On June 23, 1894, the International Olympic Committee was officially established. For short, the Olympic Committee. The International Olympic Games originated from the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Since 776 BC, a competition has been held every four years in Olympia, southern Greece, and participation is limited to Greek citizens. Competitive events include: running, discus throwing, horse racing, wrestling, etc. The winner is awarded an olive wreath. Athletic activities were banned by the Roman Emperor in the fourth century AD. An international sports conference was held in Paris from June 16 to 24, 1894, at which a resolution was passed to restore the Olympic Games and the International Olympic Committee was formally established. The International Olympic Committee is the highest authority for leading the International Olympic Games and deciding on related issues. It is composed of elected members of the National Olympic Committees, with a chairman and the remaining vice-chairmen elected to form the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for the financial management of the International Olympic Committee, supervises the observance and implementation of Olympic rules, procedures, etc., and submits to the International Olympic Committee a list of candidates for the committee and formulates the agenda of committee meetings. The Executive Committee employs a Secretary-General to handle daily affairs. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since the establishment of the Olympic Committee, the first Olympic Games were held in 1896 and are held every four years.