Modern Olympics

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Background of the Olympics

Pierre de Coubertin founded the modern Olympics, taking inspiration from:

  • the ancient Olympics

  • Much Wenlock Games (multi sport event)

  • 19th Century Public school after he visited Rugby

Set up the IOC in 1894 in Paris who still organise the games today

Modern Olympics started 1896 in Athens, Greece- all participants were male and drawn from the upper classes of only 14 countries

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Aims of modern Olympics

  • develop equality

  • unite people/ create international friendships

  • develop respect

  • teach fair play/ sportsmanship

  • develop peace

  • educate

  • promote development of physical and moral qualities

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Values of modern Olympics

  • respect

  • excellence

  • friendship

  • courage

  • determination

  • inspiration

  • equality

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Paralympic values

  • determination

  • courage

  • equality

  • inspiration

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IOC (International Olympic Committee)

  • Oversees the organisation of the Olympics i.e. rules, event timetable etc.

  • Selects host city

  • Manages commercialisation of games

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BOA (British Olympic Association)

  • select team GB

  • liase with other elite organisation i.e. UK Sport, IOC

  • complete Olympic bid to host

  • allocate sponsor to athletes

  • prepares and supports team GB i.e. training camps, workshops