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GNOC History

In October 1987, Guam received International Olympic Committee recognition from IOC president Juan
Antonio Samaranch. The Guam Amateur Sports Federation merged with the newly created Guam
National Olympic Committee to form a non-profit sports body.

In the years since its formation, the GNOC has relied solely on private sector and Olympic Solidarity
support. During the hosting of the XI South Pacific Games in May-June 1999, the Government of Guam
provided logistical support, housing, and transportation.

The GNOC executive board, consisting of various members of the community, has supported the goals
of international sports competition and goodwill, development of athletes, and community activities.

The GNOC is the 'peak body' representing the interests of sport on Guam. It is through the GNOC that
Guam is able to compete in any international Multi-Sport Games, from the Pacific Games, Pacific Mini
Games, Micronesian Games, East Asian Games, East Asian Youth Games, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts
Games, Asian Beach Games, Asian Games, World Beach Games, Youth Olympic Games and to the
Olympic Games.

Guam first attended the Olympic Games in 1988, which was held in Seoul, Korea and has competed in
every Game since then, most recently at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Table of Contents

National Federation Transition Guidelines Page 2
Guam National Olympic Committee Programs Page 6
Games Preparatory Guidelines Page 7
Olympic and ANOC Games Preparatory Guidelines Page 11
Annual Report Template Page 14
Appendices Page 16

The following pages consist of guidelines provided by the Guam National Olympic Committee.

GNOC National Federation Guidelines Vol. 2 – 08 June 2020