Fair play Quote by Olympic Charter

“Sport, properly directed, develops character, makes a person courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor; it refines the senses, gives intellectual penetration, and…

— Pope Pius XII

Sport, properly directed, develops character, makes a man courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor; it refines the senses, gives intellectual penetration, and…

— Pope Pius XII

Sport is a way of uniting people.

— Didier Deschamps

Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation…

— Juan Antonio Samaranch

I've always seen the Olympics as a place where you could act out your differences on the athletic field with a sense of sportsmanship…

— Andrew Young

Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic…

— Richard Attias

“No matter your age, religion or ethnic origin. Sport is good for everyone. Sport generates peace and unites nations. No matter what the challenges…

— Elena Favilli

Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and…

— Richard Attias

Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the…

— Jacques Rogge

I believe sport brings people together and allows them to feel united for a common goal.

— Alexander Ovechkin

In the name of all competitors, I promise that we will take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by all the rules…

— Pierre de Coubertin

The aspect of sport that you learn is that you have your good times and your bad times, but you share it with great…

— George Gregan