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• Through educational programs related to Olympism and the media
coverage of the Olympic Games. This ensures that a wider audience of all
ages and nationalities is reached, during the Games. This of course
presupposes that Olympic Education programs are established in every
country, something that currently is far from being the case.
• By organizing environmentally friendly Games that incorporate recycling
programs, use of alternative uses of energy, etc. The IOC could ensure that
the environmental aspects of the Games are given high priority by closely
monitoring such issues before and during the Games, by incorporating
relevant regulations into the Olympic Charter and finally by rewarding
host cities that organize Games which respect the environment.
• Through the co-operation of the IOC and NOCs with governments and
environmental groups, both on the national and international level.
• By using great Olympic athletes as role models and active promoters
of environmental causes.
Finally, all groups agreed that all facets of sport, including the Olympic Games,
should not in any way be detrimental to the environment. This is in keeping with
the fundamental Olympic principles. The Olympic Movement can make a difference
in maintaining a clean and safe environment throughout the world.
Question 8: Are the Olympic ideals too unrealistic for contemporary
athletes?
While in the past, Olympic ideals have been tarnished by personal and
monetary gains, most groups agreed that the Olympic ideals were not too
unrealistic for contemporary athletes.
Modern athletes who try to outperform themselves can achieve Olympic
ideals such as the "pursuit of excellence". In fact, although the Olympic motto
"citius, altius, fortius" could be misconstrued as encouraging cheating, in essence,
it pushes people to strive for personal excellence.
Of course, some athletes may not respect the Olympic ideals, but this is
a common trait of society in general.
Some groups pointed out also that the Olympic ideals have become unrealistic
when considering other aspects of the Olympic Movement such as marketing,
economic management, journalism, etc.
Some felt that the Paralympic Movement was a more solid representation of
the Olympic ideals.
Question 9: What are the arguments against doping and what
possible arguments could be given that advocate the use of some drugs
in sport?
In general, the groups outlined the followings as the principal arguments
against the use of doping:
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