Established in 1908, the Turkish Olympic Committee (TOC) is an autonomous, non-governmental, non- for-profit public benefit association made up of volunteers. As the national constituent of the Olympic Movement in Turkiye, it is responsible for developing, promoting, and protecting the Olympic Movement in the country and has the exclusive authority for its representation at the Olympic Games and the regional, continental, or world multi-sports competitions patronised by IOC.
TOC identifies integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion and good governance as core values serving as the basis of all its main areas of activities that comprise supporting athletes, developing children and youth sports, assisting Turkish organised sports, enhancing international representation, and promoting Olympic values. In its activities, TOC priorities girls and women and defends and implements gender equality in sports and sports management.