The Uruguayan Olympic Committee (Spanish: Comité Olímpico Uruguayo, COU) was founded in 1923 and was recognized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) that same year.
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Code | URU |
Created | 1923 |
Recognized | 1923 |
Continental Association | PASO |
Headquarters | Montevideo, Uruguay |
President | Julio César Maglione |
Secretary General | Washington Beltran |
Website | www.cou.org.uy |
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It is the national governing body in charge of the Olympics. It is also a member of PASO, ACNO and ODESUR.
President is Julio César Maglione, since 1987, who has recently been reelected.
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