Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding.

We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind.

He is an athlete who is really in the golden book of the history of the Olympic Games.

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,