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Olympic Sport and Literature
Competition
Olympism is more than just a question of
competition sport: it is a state of mind.
Thus, for over a century, the association of
sport with art, culture and education has
been at the heart of the philosophy of the
Olympic Movement.
In addition to perpetuating this philosophy
the Olympic Sport and Literature
Competition strengthens the link between
literature and the celebration of the Games
and promotes the Olympic spirit and values
among the young generation.
With three age categories (under 12, from
12 to 18 and over 19) the competition, which
has already been held on two occasions, is
targeted mainly at children and youth from
the five continents. Creating works in their
respective languages and using their own
words they illustrated the Olympic values,
such as excelling oneself, fair play, joy in
effort, respect for others and balance
between mind and body.
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Numerous National Olympic Committees
seized the opportunity to participate in the
competition and in some countries it was
extended to a great number of schools, thanks
to cooperation with ministries of education.
Winners of national contests receive IOC
trophies and runners-up diplomas. In addition
the best texts from each NOC are published
in a brochure in their original language and
demonstrate that young people share the
same emotions and the same ideals whoever
they are, and wherever they come from.