The delegation is granted for a period of four years.
The delegation is granted with effect from 1st January of the second year following that of the Summer Olympic or Paralympic Games.
In the case of sports included in the programme of the Olympic or Paralympic Winter Games or which, although not included in the programme of these Games, are practised mainly in winter, the delegation is granted from 1st January of the year following that of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
At the end of the periods defined in the first three paragraphs according to the disciplines concerned, the delegation contract and the order mentioned in article R. 131-26-1 automatically cease to have effect.