Frequently Asked Questions
Olympism and the Olympic Movement
What is Olympism?
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
The 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.
Learn more:
"Life Beyond the Rings" section
Educational series: Olympism and the Olympic Movement
The ZOOM IN on Olympism which gathers the essential resources on the topic
The reference document - Olympism: from Coubertin to the present day
Olympism and the Olympic Movement
What is Olympism?
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
The 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.
Learn more:
"Life Beyond the Rings" section
Educational series: Olympism and the Olympic Movement
The ZOOM IN on Olympism which gathers the essential resources on the topic
The reference document - Olympism: from Coubertin to the present day
