The NOC of Ukraine was established on 22 December 1990. This was extremely important for Ukrainian sport on the way to independent accession to the international arena and to membership in the global Olympic family. Valeriy Borzov, two-time Olympic champion, was elected the first NOC President. On 9 March 1992, the IOC Executive Board recognized the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine in the status of a provisional IOC member. NOC of Ukraine Emblem On 24 September 1993, the 101st IOC Session approved a historical decision for our country and its sport to accord full membership to the NOC of Ukraine. With the approval of this decision, Ukraine has become a full-fledged member of the Olympic community. Since then, the NOC of Ukraine Presidents have been well-known statesmen and sport officials.
IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch (in the center) awards the text of the IOC decision on Ukraine NOC recognition to Valeriy Borzov, Ukraine NOC President 84