The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.
The Olympic Charter, established by Pierre de Coubertin, defines the essential missions of the Olympic Movement:
- Choice of the host city for the Olympic Games
- Organisation of the Olympic Games
- Promotion of women in sport
- Protection of athletes
- Development through sport
- Promotion of sustainable development
- Respect for the Olympic Truce
- Promotion of Culture and Olympic Education
The Olympic Movement multimedia gallery provides videos of past Olympic Games, previews of upcoming Olympic Games, interviews with athletes, and more.
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