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UNIT -2

Olympism Value Education

Topic 1

Olympism – Concept and Olympics Values (Excellence,


Friendship & Respect)

Olympism

The Olympic Movement or Olympism is a philosophy of Olympic


Games which is developed and endorsed by the International Olympic
Committee.

It promotes friendship, respect, fair play and sportsmanship through


sports activities and stands against discrimination on the basis of gender,
race, religion or nationality.

It also expands the area of Olympism from sports activities to


promoting peace and brother hood.

“The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a


peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport without
discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires
mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair
play.”
Olympic Values:

1. Friendship

Friendship is at the core of the Olympic Movement. It encourages


us to see sport as an instrument for mutual understanding between
individuals, and between peoples all over the world. Friendship
brings Olympic and Paralympic athletes and people from around
the world together in sport, play and competition. It breaks down
barriers – encouraging individuals to look beyond the differences
such as gender, ability, culture, race or religion.

2. Respect

Respect lies at the heart of Olympism – respect for yourself and


your body, for other people, for rules and regulations, for sports
and for the environment. In fact, respect is the key to strong
friendships, fair play and sportsmanship.. Respecting yourself and
others goes beyond sport. Respect includes helping others to feel
safe from violence–teasing, bullying, and verbal, physical and
sexual violence (respect for others), taking care of ourselves by
choosing to eat healthy food, while getting enough rest and
exercise (self-respect) being confident in ourselves

3.Excellence

Excellence means doing the best we can, on the field of play or in


our professional life. The important thing is not winning, but
taking part, making progress and enjoying the healthy combination
of body, will and mind
These values are the foundation of the Olympic Movement, which
includes not just the Games but also various educational and cultural
programs that promote Olympism year-round.

Fundamental Principles of Olympism

The Fundamental Principles of Olympism outlined in the Olympic


Charter delve deeper than just the three core values. They provide a
comprehensive framework for the philosophy of Olympism. Here's a
breakdown of some key principles:
1. Olympism as a Philosophy: It emphasizes sport as a way of life,
aiming for a balanced development of body, mind, and will. It also
seeks to combine sport with culture and education.
2. Sport for Everyone: The practice of sport is considered a human
right, accessible to all without discrimination.
3. Promoting Peace: The ultimate goal is to use sport to contribute
to a peaceful society that respects human dignity.
4. Independent Sports Organizations: The organization and
management of sports should be under the control of independent
sports organizations.
5. Global Reach: Olympism encompasses athletes from all five
continents, culminating in the Olympic Games as a global sporting
celebration.

These principles, along with the Olympic values, form the foundation
for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its activities in
promoting a better world through sports.

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