Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

Olympism 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 principle

Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples.

He is president of an organization that has 114 members of which a handful committed improper acts.

We are very grateful to the authorities concerned, and also for their excellent response in the security measures that have been taken,

These members have done great harm to the Olympic ideal. Now the greatest service to the Olympic movement is simply to accept their fate,