Governments give over to different bodies the right &/or priviledge to represent that government in national & international organizations, conferences. these organizations are US Olympic Committee and many nongovernmental service organizations. The organizations may get tax money and other benefits, as if they were in fact govenmental bodies. Generally, the organization has to follow basic laws of the US but can impose almost any restrictions or requirements they want on those particiapting in the event as a member of the organization or receiving services from that organization. I think that the USOC is one of these very special organizations. It is not possible to swim as a US citizen in the Olympics with out being a member of the team. This is why there are citizenship requirements.
Governments give over to different bodies the right &/or priviledge to represent that government in national & international organizations, conferences. these organizations are US Olympic Committee and many nongovernmental service organizations. The organizations may get tax money and other benefits, as if they were in fact govenmental bodies. Generally, the organization has to follow basic laws of the US but can impose almost any restrictions or requirements they want on those particiapting in the event as a member of the organization or receiving services from that organization. I think that the USOC is one of these very special organizations. It is not possible to swim as a US citizen in the Olympics with out being a member of the team. This is why there are citizenship requirements.
