The opening ceremonies of the olympic games from the perspective of olympic education
Parte de Olympism and Olympic Education . páginas 158 - 165
Resumo
Pierre de Coubertin, the famous baron who idealized the Olympic Games for the Modern Era, considered Olympism to be a philosophy of life that included a balanced and integrated conception of the human being. Sport and the arts were central elements in his educational vision (Müller & Todt, 2015). Based on Coubertin’s ideas, the Olympic Games have been the promoters of Olympism since their frst edition. The educational and cultural aspects of these games are what make them so special and set them apart from other sporting events (Todt, 2006). The Olympic Games, in addition to sporting competitions, involve ceremonies (opening, closing, and medal), a symbol (fve interlaced circles), and other elements (fag, motto, emblem, anthem, fame, and torch) that promote ideals and values that are considered fundamental for the Olympic Movement. In this sense, Coubertin provided the Olympic Movement with a philosophical message making the Olympic Games an international celebration in which all countries and cultures can have their place
