The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) which also known as the Commonwealth Games Association of Lesotho (CGA), was established in 1971 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in 1972, operates as the central body responsible for coordinating Lesotho’s representation in international multi-sport events, including the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Youth Games and Continental Games. Functioning under the auspices of the IOC and the CGF, the LNOC is mandated to lead and support the development of sport across the country, with a particular focus on elite athlete preparation and national sports governance.
