“The goal of Olympism is to place everywhere sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to encouraging the establishment of a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.” (Fundamental Principles 2, Olympic Charter 2013). In this third millennium, the IOC is more convinced than [...]

This template provides educators with a variety of ideas about discussing the Olympic Truce in their classroom. While it is unfortunate that many of the links do not work, it offers some valuable ideas. Find the lesson plan here - please share it with educators in your area - or ask [...]

The symbolic Olympic Truce Wall opened on February 4 in the Coastal Olympic Village. According to the tradition of the Olympic Movement, the Olympic Truce Wall is installed in the Olympic Villages a few days before the opening of the Games in order to let the competitors from different countries [...]

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned attacks and discrimination against homosexuals on Thursday, touching on the gay rights issue in Russia that has overshadowed preparations for the Sochi Olympics. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the IOC general assembly ahead of the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, [...]

Ban Ki-moon appeals to warring parties to lay down arms and speaks up for LGBT rights around the world United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called for people at war throughout the world the lay down their arms and observe observe an “Olympic Truce.” “I repeat my call, again and [...]

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