"We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and p..." — Juan Antonio Samaranch

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

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.

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