UNIT 2-Olympism Value Education

Olympism Value
Education
3.1 Ancient and Modern Olympics
3.2 Olympic Symbols, Ideals, Objectives and Values
3.3 IOC- International Olympic Committee
3.4 NOC- National Olympic Committee
3.5 IFS- International Federation of Sports
 “The goal of the Olympic Movement is
to contribute to build a peaceful and
better world by educating youth
through sport practiced without
discrimination or any kind, in a spirit
of friendship, solidarity and fair
Olympic games started in Olympia Valley in 776 B.C.
Hercules & God Zeus is associated with Olympics.
Held every 4 years.
Sacred rituals • Offering prayers • Animal sacrifice • Oath
& declaration
Competitive events • Running , Wrestling, Throws
• Chariot & Horse races
Banned by King Theodosius in 393 A.D.
AWARDS : • Respect & honour
• Food grains & animals
• Olive leaves crown
• Statues of winners
• Poems in praise of winners
RULES FOR COMPETITIONS
• Greeks & Hellinic race
• Competitors stayed in Olympia 1 month before
• Women not allowed to participate
Married women cannot even watch
• Only amateurs players
• Savages & convicted persons not allowed
 Baron Perie de Coubertin of France ,
founder of Modern Olympics
 Revived in 1896, in Athens
 9 Countries participated in Athens
 No Olympic games in 1916,1940 , 1944
 OLYMPIC MOTTO : ( Faster, Higher, Stronger )
Coined by Father Didon in 1895.
In 2021 changed to CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS-
COMMUNITER -Together
 Olympic Flag : Created in 1913
 Hoisted first time at Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920
 Made of white silk containing five interlaced colored
rings to show the universality of Olympism
 Six colors of the flag represent all nations
 IOC states about the rings: “The five rings represent the
five continents. They are interlaced to show the
universality of Olympism and the meeting of the
athletes of the world during the Olympic Games. On the
Olympic flag, the rings appear on a white background.
Combined in this way, the six colours of the flag (blue,
yellow, black, green, red and white) represent all
nations. It is a misconception, therefore, to believe that
each of the colours corresponds to a certain continent.”
Olympic Flame : • Symbolizes friendship between peoples with the torch
relay travelling through different countries
• First torch relay took place in 1936 games in Berlin
The lighting
Flame is lit in Olympia some months prior the games
• Can only be lit by sun rays
The torch
• New torch is created every time
• Each relay runner carries his/her own torch • Flame is passed from
runner to runner
• Cannot be extinguished enroute
Olympic Flame : The relay route
• Carried by relay from Olympia to the host city
• The relay route of flame inspires and motivates people across the
countries
Olympic Awards
 First three positions holders are awarded gold, silver
and bronze medals and a certificate
 The next five position holders are awarded certificates
only
Olympic Oath
 Written by Baron de Coubertin, the oath is taken by an
athlete from the host nation while holding a corner of
the Olympic flag. The athlete’s oath was first taken by
Belgian fencer Victor Boin at the 1920 Antwerp Games.
Olympic Oath
 : "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we
shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting
and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true
spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the
honour of our teams."
OLYMPIC IDEALS
 “The important thing in the Olympics is not to win

but to take part in true sportsman spirit . Another
important thing in life is not to triumph but to
struggle.”
 To generate sense of loyalty , brotherhood and team spirit
among the participants.
 To bring the attention of world community to the values of
physical education.
 To bring attention towards competitive sports.
 To develop a spirit of international understanding and
good will.
 To promote amateurism among sportsmen.
 To remove the barriers of cast , creed , religion and colour.
 To inculcate the idea that sport is a pastime and not an
activity for material gains.
 Friendship : Provides opportunities to have friendship
among players and countries .
 Reaches to the citizens of more than 200 countries and
applies a fundamental humanistic approach.
 Solidarity : Creates feeling of brotherhood among citizens
of all nations
 Fair Play : No favour or inclination towards any team. Rules
& regulation applied to all
 Check on performance enhancing substance
 Free of Discrimination : No racial discrimination No gender
discrimination
 Sportsperson are free to participate in any number of events
 It is the supreme authority of Olympic Movement
 Formed on 23June 1894 in Paris , by Pierre , Baron de
Coubertin Headquarters in Switzerland .
 IOC organizes summer and winter Olympic games every 4
years.
 First summer Olympic games in Athens , Greece 1896
 First winter Olympic games in France, in 1924
 IOC started Youth Olympics in 2010
 First summer Youth Olympics in Singapore , in 2010
 First winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria in 2012
 Members of IOC : Nominated persons from the member
countries
 President : Elected by members for a term of 8 years. Can
be re-elected after completion of term Thomas Bach
,German has become the ninth president of the
International Olympic Committee and succeeds Jacques
Rogge from 10 September 2013 .
 Vice-President : 4 Vice-Presidents , Elected by members
for a term of 4 years, Can be re-elected
 Executive Board : President , 4 Vice-Presidents , 10 Other
members through election
 Decides the date & place of the next Olympics
 Formulates & updates the rules & regulations of the games &
events
 Promotes ethics in sport & education of youth through sport
 Ensures the celebration of Olympic Games
 Protects the independence of Olympic movement
 Acts against discrimination affecting the Olympic movement
 Promotes women in sports at all levels
 Fight against doping in sport
 Encourages “Sport for all”
 Opposes political or commercial abuse of sport & athletes
 A National Olympic Committee (NOC) is a national
constituent of the worldwide Olympic movement.
Subject to the controls of the International Olympic
Committee, NOCs are responsible for organizing their
people's participation in the Olympic Games. They
may nominate cities within their respective areas as
candidates for future Olympic Games. NOCs also
promote the development of athletes and training of
coaches and officials at a national level within their
geographies.
 The International Sports Federations are international
non-governmental organisations recognised by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) as
administering one or more sports at world level. The
national federations administering those sports are
affiliated to them. While conserving their
independence and autonomy in the administration of
their sports, International Sports Federations seeking
IOC recognition must ensure that their statutes,
practice and activities conform with the Olympic
Charter.

UNIT 2-Olympism Value Education

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

UNIT 2-Olympism Value Education

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

UNIT 2-Olympism Value Education

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Olympism Value

 “The important thing in the Olympics is not to win

You might also like