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these requirements, it was decided to include IOC members in the Regional Games Organizing Committees supporting the organizers in realizing the event in compliance with the Olympic Values. Nevertheless, the IOC did not recognize all regional games, and the Arab Games were among those it declined to endorse at this time. Mostly, the IOC was keen to avoid being caught up in any political issues which might compromise its policy of being politically neutral. In this way, the IOC was able to protect the integrity of the principles and values of the Olympic Movement.
The poster of the first Arab Games 1953 combines the flags of the participating countries with the logo of the Arab League Š EOC
BIRTH OF THE ARAB GAMES