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{{Olympic Games sidebar}}'''Olympism''' refers to the [[philosophy]] of the [[Olympic games]]. The fundamental principles of Olympism are outlined in the [[Olympic Charter]].
{{Olympic Games sidebar}}'''Olympism''' refers to the [[philosophy]] of the [[Olympic games|Olympic Games]]. The fundamental principles of Olympism are outlined in the [[Olympic Charter#Fundamental Principles of Olympism|Olympic Charter]].


Olympism seeks to create a way of life by blending sport with culture, education and international cooperation. It is based on the joy of effort, the educational value of a good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental [[ethics|ethical]] principles. The main goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.
Olympism is a philosophy that seeks to blend sport with culture, education, and international cooperation. It emphasizes the joy of effort, the educational value of good examples, social responsibility, and respect for universal ethical principles. The ultimate goal is to use sport as a means of promoting the development of humankind and preserving human dignity.


According to the principles of Olympism, the practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practising sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of [[friendship]], solidarity and fair play.
The principles of Olympism include the idea that the ability to participate in sports is a basic human right. Olympism emphasizes that individuals should have equal access to sports without discrimination and that these activities should be done in a spirit of fairness and camaraderie.


A principle of non-discrimination is at the heart of Olympism. Olympism says that the enjoyment of rights and freedoms to practice sport should take place without discrimination of any kind, such as [[race (human classification)|race]], colour, [[sex (biological division)|sex]], [[sexual orientation]], [[language]], [[religion]], [[politics|political]] or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Non-discrimination is a fundamental aspect of Olympism. It holds that individuals should be able to participate in sports without facing discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status.


Olympists are adherents or advocates of Olympism who commonly refer to their work as “building better humans.”
Individuals who follow or support Olympism may refer to their actions as "fostering personal development."


Some individuals have expressed skepticism towards Olympism, stating that fully achieving its ideals may not be possible. They also point to examples where the games have failed to meet their stated goals.<ref name="Vox no peace">{{cite news |last1=Walsh |first1=Bryan |title=The Olympic ideal is about world peace. The Olympic reality is far from it. |url=https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/22918000/beijing-olympics-world-peace-russia-ukraine-war |access-date=12 February 2022 |work=[[Vox (website)|Vox]] |date=5 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
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== Olympism in Action ==
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Six activities are currently included within Olympism in Action. Activities include: Development through Sport, Education through Sport, Peace through Sport, Sport and the Environment, Sport for All, and Women and Sport.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=What is Olympism? - Olympic rings and other olympic marks - FAQ|url=https://www.olympic.org/faq/olympic-rings-and-other-olympic-marks/what-is-olympism|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119062653/https://www.olympic.org/faq/olympic-rings-and-other-olympic-marks/what-is-olympism|url-status=live}}</ref> These activities are endorsed by the [[Olympic movement|Olympic Movement]].


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== Olympism in action ==
The [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) supports '''Development through Sport''' by working with the [[United Nations]] (UN) and other governmental agencies to help people perceive, gain, and understand the world around them through athletics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=Social Development through sport|url=https://www.olympic.org/development-through-sport|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417181248/https://www.olympic.org/development-through-sport|url-status=live}}</ref> For '''Education through Sport''', the IOC created the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to teach its participants about the advantages of being physically active and playing sports.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=Olympic Values Education Programme|url=https://www.olympic.org/olympic-values-and-education-program|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329075223/https://www.olympic.org/olympic-values-and-education-program|url-status=live}}</ref> IOC President [[Thomas Bach]] has shown his support for '''Peace through Sport''' by stating Olympic athletes “show the whole world that it is possible to compete with each other, while living peacefully together. In this world of uncertainty that we are living in today, the Olympic Games are even more relevant than ever.”<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=IOC Programmes for Peace - Promoting Peace Through Sport|url=https://www.olympic.org/peace-through-sport|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417180649/https://www.olympic.org/peace-through-sport|url-status=live}}</ref>
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Six activities are currently included within Olympism in Action. Activities include Development through Sport, Education through Sport, Peace through Sport, Sport and the Environment, Sport for All, and Women and Sport.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=What is Olympism? - Olympic rings and other olympic marks – FAQ|url=https://www.olympic.org/faq/olympic-rings-and-other-olympic-marks/what-is-olympism|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119062653/https://www.olympic.org/faq/olympic-rings-and-other-olympic-marks/what-is-olympism|url-status=live}}</ref> These activities are endorsed by the [[Olympic movement|Olympic Movement]].


To support its idea for '''Sport and the Environment''', the IOC is a principal support partner for the Sustainable Sport and Events (SSE) Toolkit created by the [[AISTS|International Academy of Sports Science and Technology]] (AISTS). The toolkit focuses on how [[National Olympic Committee]]s should go about choosing a city or cities to host, as well as construction for the venue, transportation, and accommodation for athletes and visitors.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=Updated version of the Sustainable Sport and Environment Toolkit available now - Olympic News|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/updated-version-of-the-sustainable-sport-and-environment-toolkit-available-now|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2017-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325070158/https://www.olympic.org/news/updated-version-of-the-sustainable-sport-and-environment-toolkit-available-now|url-status=live}}</ref> The IOC works towards '''Sport for All''' to offer access to sports to everyone, no matter their gender, race, or social class.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-04|title=Sport for All|url=https://www.olympic.org/videos/sport-for-all|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2017-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326112541/https://www.olympic.org/videos/sport-for-all|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Women in Sport''' is the IOC’s way to continue to support and improve gender equality. They do this by creating “leadership development, advocacy and awareness campaigns” and putting more women in leadership roles in the Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-26|title=Gender Equality in Sport|url=https://www.olympic.org/gender-equality|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323134500/https://www.olympic.org/gender-equality|url-status=live}}</ref>
The [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) supports '''Development through Sport''' by working with the [[United Nations]] (UN) and other governmental agencies to help people perceive, gain, and understand the world around them through athletics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=Social Development through sport|url=https://www.olympic.org/development-through-sport|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417181248/https://www.olympic.org/development-through-sport|url-status=live}}</ref> For '''Education through Sports''', the IOC created the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to teach its participants about the advantages of being physically active and playing sports.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=Olympic Values Education Programme|url=https://www.olympic.org/olympic-values-and-education-program|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329075223/https://www.olympic.org/olympic-values-and-education-program|url-status=live}}</ref> IOC President [[Thomas Bach]] has shown his support for '''Peace through Sport''' by stating "The Olympic athletes show the whole world that it is possible to compete with each other while living peacefully together. In this world of uncertainty that we are living in today, the Olympic Games are even more relevant than ever."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=IOC Programmes for Peace – Promoting Peace Through Sport|url=https://www.olympic.org/peace-through-sport|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417180649/https://www.olympic.org/peace-through-sport|url-status=live}}</ref>

To support its idea for '''Sport and the Environment''', the IOC is a principal support partner for the Sustainable Sport and Events (SSE) Toolkit created by great organizations. The toolkit focuses on how [[National Olympic Committee]]s should go about choosing a city or cities to host, as well as construction for the venue, transportation, and accommodation for athletes and visitors.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=Updated version of the Sustainable Sport and Environment Toolkit available now – Olympic News|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/updated-version-of-the-sustainable-sport-and-environment-toolkit-available-now|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2017-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325070158/https://www.olympic.org/news/updated-version-of-the-sustainable-sport-and-environment-toolkit-available-now|url-status=live}}</ref> The IOC works towards '''Sport for All''' to offer access to sports to everyone, no matter their gender, race, or social class.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-04|title=Sport for All|url=https://www.olympic.org/videos/sport-for-all|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2017-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326112541/https://www.olympic.org/videos/sport-for-all|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Women in Sport''' is the IOC's way to continue to support and improve gender equality. They do this by creating “leadership development, advocacy and awareness campaigns” and putting more women in leadership roles in the committee.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-26|title=Gender Equality in Sport|url=https://www.olympic.org/gender-equality|access-date=2021-04-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2021-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323134500/https://www.olympic.org/gender-equality|url-status=live}}</ref>

However, some recent policy decisions of the IOC have been the source of some controversy. For example, during the [[2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis]], the IOC EB recommended the non-participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials, and urged International Sports Federations and organizers of sports events worldwide to do everything in their power to ensure that no athlete or sports official from Russia or Belarus be allowed to take part under the name of Russia or Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-03|title=IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials|url=https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-eb-recommends-no-participation-of-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials|access-date=2022-03-03|website=International Olympic Committee|language=en|archive-date=2022-03-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301030908/https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-eb-recommends-no-participation-of-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials|url-status=live}}</ref>


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Olympism refers to the philosophy of the Olympic Games. The fundamental principles of Olympism are outlined in the Olympic Charter.

Olympism is a philosophy that seeks to blend sport with culture, education, and international cooperation. It emphasizes the joy of effort, the educational value of good examples, social responsibility, and respect for universal ethical principles. The ultimate goal is to use sport as a means of promoting the development of humankind and preserving human dignity.

The principles of Olympism include the idea that the ability to participate in sports is a basic human right. Olympism emphasizes that individuals should have equal access to sports without discrimination and that these activities should be done in a spirit of fairness and camaraderie.

Non-discrimination is a fundamental aspect of Olympism. It holds that individuals should be able to participate in sports without facing discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status.

Individuals who follow or support Olympism may refer to their actions as "fostering personal development."

Some individuals have expressed skepticism towards Olympism, stating that fully achieving its ideals may not be possible. They also point to examples where the games have failed to meet their stated goals.[1]

Olympism in action

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Six activities are currently included within Olympism in Action. Activities include Development through Sport, Education through Sport, Peace through Sport, Sport and the Environment, Sport for All, and Women and Sport.[2] These activities are endorsed by the Olympic Movement.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports Development through Sport by working with the United Nations (UN) and other governmental agencies to help people perceive, gain, and understand the world around them through athletics.[3] For Education through Sports, the IOC created the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to teach its participants about the advantages of being physically active and playing sports.[4] IOC President Thomas Bach has shown his support for Peace through Sport by stating "The Olympic athletes show the whole world that it is possible to compete with each other while living peacefully together. In this world of uncertainty that we are living in today, the Olympic Games are even more relevant than ever."[5]

To support its idea for Sport and the Environment, the IOC is a principal support partner for the Sustainable Sport and Events (SSE) Toolkit created by great organizations. The toolkit focuses on how National Olympic Committees should go about choosing a city or cities to host, as well as construction for the venue, transportation, and accommodation for athletes and visitors.[6] The IOC works towards Sport for All to offer access to sports to everyone, no matter their gender, race, or social class.[7] Women in Sport is the IOC's way to continue to support and improve gender equality. They do this by creating “leadership development, advocacy and awareness campaigns” and putting more women in leadership roles in the committee.[8]

However, some recent policy decisions of the IOC have been the source of some controversy. For example, during the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis, the IOC EB recommended the non-participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials, and urged International Sports Federations and organizers of sports events worldwide to do everything in their power to ensure that no athlete or sports official from Russia or Belarus be allowed to take part under the name of Russia or Belarus.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Walsh, Bryan (5 February 2022). "The Olympic ideal is about world peace. The Olympic reality is far from it". Vox. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  2. ^ "What is Olympism? - Olympic rings and other olympic marks – FAQ". International Olympic Committee. 2020-12-02. Archived from the original on 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  3. ^ "Social Development through sport". International Olympic Committee. 2020-11-09. Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  4. ^ "Olympic Values Education Programme". International Olympic Committee. 2021-04-01. Archived from the original on 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  5. ^ "IOC Programmes for Peace – Promoting Peace Through Sport". International Olympic Committee. 2020-11-09. Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  6. ^ "Updated version of the Sustainable Sport and Environment Toolkit available now – Olympic News". International Olympic Committee. 2020-11-08. Archived from the original on 2017-03-25. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  7. ^ "Sport for All". International Olympic Committee. 2021-04-04. Archived from the original on 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  8. ^ "Gender Equality in Sport". International Olympic Committee. 2021-03-26. Archived from the original on 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  9. ^ "IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials". International Olympic Committee. 2021-03-03. Archived from the original on 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
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