It emphasizes the joy of effort, the educational value of good examples, social responsibility, and respect for universal ethical principles.
The ultimate goal is to use sport as a means of promoting the development of humankind and preserving human dignity.
Olympism emphasizes that individuals should have equal access to sports without discrimination and that these activities should be done in a spirit of fairness and camaraderie.
It holds that individuals should be able to participate in sports without facing discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports Development through Sport by working with the United Nations (UN) and other governmental agencies to help people perceive, gain, and understand the world around them through athletics.