3a Read and answer. a) The words ... not to win but to take part ...' are used about the
Olympic Creed. What does this mean?
b) The Olympic Movement says ... to work peacefully together
in competition toward common goals ...'. What do the words
'common goals' mean?
c) The Olympic Awards say ... does not recognize any nation as
winner ...'. What does only winning individuals and teams are
credited with victory ...' mean?
Olympic Creed
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to
take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph
but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but
to have fought well." (Baron de Coubertin)
Olympic Movement
the good sportsmanship, sense of fair play, and respect for fellow
athletes that is developed through participation in sports teaches
men and women of different races, religions, and nationalities to
work peacefully together in competition toward common goals."
Olympic Awards
"... The IOC does not recognize any nation as winner of any Olympic
Games. Only winning individuals and teams are credited with
victory."
