Tag: Olympic Oath
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The Ancient Pledge That Still Hallmarks the Olympic Games
Origins of the Olympic Oath Every modern Olympic Games begins with a ceremonial pledge that echoes an ancient promise from Greece. While the form has evolved, the core idea remains: athletes, officials, and judges swear to compete with integrity and to respect the rules, the spirit of fair play, and the conventions that govern fair…
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The Ancient Pledge at the Olympic Games: A Tradition of Honor and Fair Play
The Origin and Meaning of the Olympic Oath The line between myth and ceremony sharpens as the Olympic flame arrives and the opening processions begin: athletes and officials join a centuries-old pledge that embodies the spirit of the Games. The pledge most people recognize today is the Olympic Oath, a modern tradition that traces its…