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 found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles" (TTOC.org).
Olympism was all around in London this summer. The involvement of people of all ages was amazing. The volunteers did a fantastic job keeping the Olympics running. Whether it was a teenager dancing during half time of a game, or chasing balls on the tennis court or giving directions to spectators and providing comical commentary through a microphone as you walked past toward your event. There was much more to these Games, than the Games themselves. Of course there was sports and winning and losing, there was cheering and laughing and memories and a sense of welcomeness in London. The city opened its arms and welcomed the world. Yes this was done in the context of sport, but it was also done with friendship, openness and a willingness to share their experience with anyone who wanted to join.
There were many events that were not sport related during the Olympics. There were many cultural events and artistic displays and interaction between different nations of fans and athletes. Olympism was seen on the streets when there was no athlete wandering around. It was in the underground, the pubs, the sidewalks and stores. Olympism was in the heart of the people who were there to experience the worlds greatest sporting events.
Reference:
http://www.ttoc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=166&Itemid=216
Olympism was all around in London this summer. The involvement of people of all ages was amazing. The volunteers did a fantastic job keeping the Olympics running. Whether it was a teenager dancing during half time of a game, or chasing balls on the tennis court or giving directions to spectators and providing comical commentary through a microphone as you walked past toward your event. There was much more to these Games, than the Games themselves. Of course there was sports and winning and losing, there was cheering and laughing and memories and a sense of welcomeness in London. The city opened its arms and welcomed the world. Yes this was done in the context of sport, but it was also done with friendship, openness and a willingness to share their experience with anyone who wanted to join.
There were many events that were not sport related during the Olympics. There were many cultural events and artistic displays and interaction between different nations of fans and athletes. Olympism was seen on the streets when there was no athlete wandering around. It was in the underground, the pubs, the sidewalks and stores. Olympism was in the heart of the people who were there to experience the worlds greatest sporting events.
Reference:
http://www.ttoc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=166&Itemid=216