Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
For all young peopleThe Olympic Games must not be an end in itself, they must be a means of creating a vast programme of physical education and sports competitions for all young people.
Avery Brundage Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
Highly commercialisedThe Olympic Games are highly commercialised. They purport to follow the traditions of an ancient athletics competition, but today it is the commercial aspect that is most apparent. I have seen how, through sport, cities and corporations compete against each other for financial gain.
Ai Weiwei Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
I ask for only one thingIn the Olympic Oath, I ask for only one thing: sporting loyalty.
Pierre de Coubertin Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
Olympism is a philosophyOlympism is a philosophy which, by blending sport with culture, seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal ethical principles.
Juan Antonio Samaranch Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
The biggest sporting event in the worldFor me, by far, the Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world.
Andy Murray Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
The extraordinary power of sportsI’ve realized the extraordinary power of sports to heal, unite and inspire. I believe the Olympics will serve as the ultimate platform to provide positive changes and I hope to inspire all of Japan through my strong showing there.
Kohei Uchimura Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
The spirit of the Olympic movementThe spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even if they don’t make the teams, they can rededicate their lives to the art of sport, discipline, and physical fitness.
Richard M. Daley Quotes and wishes: «Olympic Games»
Universal missionSport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic Games embody perfectly this universal mission.
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