OLYMPISM

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OLYMPISM
By Maria Katerina Nicole
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What Olympism is

• Ancient OlympismOlympism has its roots in the
  beliefs of the ancient Greeks, who encouraged
  people to develop their physical, moral,
  intellectual, cultural and artistic qualities
  harmoniously. This meant taking part in a blend
  of sport, art, educational and cultural
  activities. This philosophy was celebrated
  through the Olympic Games, a festival involving
  athletes, scholars and artists from many cultural
  fields.

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Flag
Rings and Flag Each of the five Olympic rings is
a different color. Together, they represent the
five inhabited continents, although no particular
ring is meant to represent any specific continent.
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Flame

• The ancient Greeks believed that fire was given
  to mankind by Prometheus, and considered fire to
  have sacred qualities. Eternal flames burned in
  front of Greek temples, flames lit using the rays
  of the sun. Greek rituals also included torch
  relays, although this was not actually part of
  the ancient Olympic Games.

The Olympic flame is lit in front of the ruins of
the Temple of Hera in Olympia, emphasizing the
connection between the ancient Games and the
modern Games. An actress playing a high priestess
uses a parabolic mirror to focus the rays of the
sun, igniting a flame. A long relay of runners
carrying torches brings it to the site of the
Games. There, the final torch is used to light a
cauldron that remains lit until it is
extinguished in the Closing Ceremony.
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Goal of Olympism

• Olympism uses sport to promote the balanced
  development of people as an essential step in
  building a peaceful society that places a high
  value on human dignity.

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Olympism promotes a way of life based on

• The balanced development of the body, will and
  mind
• The joy found in effort
• The educational value of being a good role model
• Respect for universal ethics including tolerance,
  generosity, unity, friendship, non-discrimination
  and respect for others.