Olympic And Paralympic Movement Flashcards
What is the Olympic creed?
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.
What are the Olympic values?
Respect Excellence Friendship Courage Determination Inspiration Equality
How do the Olympics encourage respect?
Spirit of the rules
Respecting other countries while in competition.
How do the Olympics encourage excellence?
Aiming for the best of your ability
How do the Olympics encourage friendship?
Bringing nations around the world together.
Friendly competition
Meeting new people from lots of different paces.
How do the Olympics encourage courage?
Making personal sacrifices to achieve personal goals.
How do the Olympics encourage determination?
Atheists have the perseverance to succeed despite obstacles.
How do the Olympics encourage inspiration?
Role models inspire the next generation to participate in sport.
How do the Olympics encourage equality?
All nations have equal opportunities to enter competitions.
What does the Olympic moment include?
National sport governing bodies.
Athletes
Media
Sponsors of the summer games.
What do the Olympic Rings represent?
The union of the 5 continents. Every counties fall in the world has at least 1 colour of an Olympic ring.
Who was the founder of the Olympic committee?
Pierre de Coubertin.
