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OLY

OLY ( OH-EL-WHY) are post-nominal letters granted by the World Olympians Association (WOA) to athletes who have participated in the Olympic Games.In November 2017 at the 8th International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Athletes' Forum, the World Olympians Association, with the support of the IOC Athletes' Commission, announced the OLY post-nominal letters initiative. The initiative allows Olympians to use the OLY lettering on any official documentation after their name much like when one gets a royal honour or PhD. In addition to the letters athletes will receive a World Olympians Association certificate celebrating their achievements when they apply for the title. The initiative is open to all athletes who have competed at the games and who uphold the… more »