Brazil Olympic Committee

The Brazil Olympic Committee (COB) is the national Olympic committee tasked with overseeing Brazil's participation in the Olympic Games and related multi‑sport events. It coordinates the preparation, selection, and support of Brazilian athletes across all Olympic sports, working closely with national sports confederations and clubs. The organization also promotes the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect within the country, delivering educational programs and sport‑development initiatives aimed at increasing grassroots participation. In addition to its Games‑related duties, the COB manages the Brazilian Olympic Training Centre and oversees the allocation of funding from public and private sources to high‑performance programs. It acts as the liaison between the International Olympic Committee and Brazilian sport authorities, ensuring compliance with the Olympic Charter and anti‑doping regulations. Through these functions, the COB serves the entire Brazilian sporting community, from elite competitors to recreational participants.

The committee is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and operates as a non‑profit civil society entity recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Its governing structure includes a president, a board of directors, and various technical commissions that report to the General Assembly of member federations. While the COB does not have subsidiaries in the traditional sense, it collaborates with a network of state Olympic committees and sport‑specific confederations to implement national policies. The organization’s role was highlighted during the 2016 Rio Olympics when it faced a cyber‑attack by Anonymous Brazil, which targeted its websites and those of related government bodies during the opening ceremony. This incident underscored the committee’s visibility and the importance of safeguarding its digital infrastructure amid major international events. As the sole entity authorized to represent Brazil in the Olympic movement, the COB holds a distinct position within the country’s sports governance framework.