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There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.
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US Olympian speaks out after Team Canada withdrawal prevents her from qualifying for Milan-Cortina
Katie Uhlaender's Olympic dreams were crushed when Team Canada allegedly withdrew four skeleton athletes, reducing points and eliminating the five-time Olympian from qualification.