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The Olympic Truce

London 2012 ... bringing up the world together

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Helping to build a more peaceful world through sport

Athletes from around 205 Olympic teams and 170 Paralympic teams from all over the world will take part in the London 2012 Games.

These athletes will:

•Strive to be the best they can be …

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....and compete fairly and live by the Olympic Values:

•Friendship•Respect •Excellence

....and the Paralympic Values:

•Courage•Determination•Inspiration •Equality

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Peace and friendshipAthletes and spectators will put aside their differences and conflicts – even if their countries are at war.

They will relax, eat and socialise together in the Athletes’ Village.

New friendships will be made.

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The Olympic Truce… sports bring the world together

Athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy the Games in peace.

They will be able to travel to and from the events safely.

This hasn’t always been the case…

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Origins of the Olympic Truce

• The Truce can be traced back to the Ancient Games in Greece

• Many regions were at war and it was dangerous to travel to the Games

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Truce at the Ancient Olympic GamesIn 884 BC a treaty was signed

by the rulers of three regions in Greece, calling for a ‘truce’ during the Olympic Games.

The Truce meant athletes and spectators could travel to and from the Games safely.

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The Olympic Truce Today

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games really will be bringing the world together in a spirit of peace, hope and friendship.

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The Olympic Truce and Us

• How can we show friendship in our school and our community?

• Are there ways we could learn to understand each other better?

• How do we welcome visitors and new students to our school?

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The Olympic Truce and Us

• How can we use sport or culture to promote the Olympic Truce and to promote peace?

• How can we make other people aware of the Olympic Truce and our activities?

• Who will take the lead in our Olympic Truce activities?

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