Making Ideals Real

     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 a good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
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     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.    
                                                                                                                -Olympic Charter

Introduction & Background
The Olympism Project was formed by Olympian participants of the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece. The Project's goal is to advance the principles and practice of Olympism worldwide:

    Pursuit of Excellence – Body, Mind, Spirit
    Joy in Effort – Faster, Higher, Braver
    Fair Play -- Respect, Sportsmanship, Cooperation
    Service – Sport for All, Solidarity, Development
    Peace – Unity, Friendship, Nonviolence, Ekecheria

Services
The Olympism Project nurtures human development through training and education, inspiring and empowering individuals and groups to take responsibility for increasing world peace through sport. The Project promotes the realization of Olympism through:

  Training – Olympism workshops and presentations
  Education – Olympism-based classes and curricula
  Advising – Support to NGOs, OOCs, NOCs & NOAs
  Monitoring – Documentation of Olympism practices
  Outreach – Linkage w/Olympism resources/networks
  Publishing – Olympism-related papers, articles, blogs
Outreach
Team OP collaborates on several ongoing efforts to make Olympic ideals real.  To join or contribute to the Olympism Project, please contact us:
 
Olympism as the holder & distributor of social peace: this will be the final rung to climb.   - Pierre de Coubertin



Annual Spirit of Oympism Event - June 23


Olympians on Olympism
Several generations of Olympians gathered in conjunction with worldwide Olympic Day to discuss Olympic Ideals' power to inspire social change. Full story

For more info: email us, follow @OlympismProject on Twitter, Like the OlympismProject group on Facebook.
 
 

Olympism in Action: Upcoming & Recent Events

Olympism Project in Rio
OP will facilitate dialogue & workshops surrounding Olympic Ideals and the intersection of sport & social responsibility.

Join the global conversation leading up to & during the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Twitter @OlympismProject and via the OlympismProject group on Facebook.