The recognition of association of IFs or NOCs does not in any way affect the right of each IF and of each NOC to deal directily with the IOC, and vice-versa.

• 批准国际单项体育运动联合会或国家奥委会的各种协会并不影响每个单项体育运动联合会和国家奥委会与国际奥委会直接交涉的权利，反之亦然。