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TRADITION OF THE OLYMPIC TRUCE








HISTORY



The tradition of the Olympic Truce dates back to the 9th century BC, in Ancient Greece. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to revive this ancient concept in order to protect the interests of the athletes and sport in general.





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INITIATIVES FOR PEACE



In 1992, the first initiatives were launched by the IOC, in collaboration with the United Nations, allowing athletes of the former Republic of Yugoslavia to participate in the Barcelona Games. In 2000, during the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Games, the South and North Korean delegations paraded in the stadium together under the flag of the Korean peninsula.





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INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC TRUCE FOUNDATION



In July 2000, the International Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF) was created with a view to promoting peace through sport and the Olympic ideal.





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MISSIONS


The Olympic Charter


Choice of the host city


Organisation of the Olympic Games


Promotion of women in sport


Protection of athletes


Human development assistance


Promotion of sustainable development


The Olympic Truce


Promotion of Culture and Olympic Education






OLYMPIC CHARTER


Discover the founding text of the Olympic Movement.



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International Olympic Truce Centre


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