LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2.1 Olympics, Paralympics and Special Olympics 2.2 Olympic Symbol, ideals, Objectives and Values of Olympism 2.3. International Olympic Committee 2.4 Indian Olympie Asseciation Physical activity and sports have signifiennt benefits in promoting health, well-being and south development. Sports can be an extraordinary tool to and social] development. Realising the unique potenti communication tool, the Olympic values education programme is a practical set of learning resources designed to inspire and allow young persons to experience life values such as achieve peace, holistic education of sports as an educational and excellence, respect and friendship For proper understanding of Olympics, it would be better to study it under the following heads: * Ancient Olympic Games * Modern OlympicGames Ancient Olympic Games When and how did the ancient Olympic Games begin? There is no authentic information or definite fact about their origin, but there are various tales about the origin of these games in ancient Greek stories. According to the available information in history, the first ancient Olympic Games started in Olympia Valley in 776 BCE. It is believed that the natives of Olympia adored Zeus as their God. Once Zeus appeared on the ground of Olympia. Owing to his fearful anger, the land split. Then to pacify Zeus, people constructed a magnificent temple in the valley and started the tradition of offering sacrifice. Later on, Hercules, the son of Zeus, started the games and sports in the honour of his father. Ouympic Wave EpucationAccording to another story, Augeas, th of Elis, gave the responsibility to clean the vast stables asa punishment to Hercules for his misdeeds, Hercules placed a condition before King Augeas that if he completes his punishment ng well as keep his promise, then King Augens will have to give 10th part of his animal property. The king agreed, Hercules succeeded in turning the flow af the Alpheus River towards the stables and automatically the stables became clean. But, the king did not keep his word, After that Hercules killed King Ancient Olympic Games arena Augeas and became the king. Hercules decided ‘to pay penance for the crime committed and he organised Olympic Games for the first time, Another interesting tale is prevalent about the origin of ancient Olympic Games. The Greeks listen to it with keen interest. According to it, on the banks of the Alpheus River, there was a well-established kingdom named Elis. Hippodamia, the daughter of King Oenomaus, was extraordinarily beautiful. For her marriage, the king placed a condition. According to this condition, she was lo be married to the person who would be able to kidnap her. Thirteen youths one by one tried to kidnap her, but failed. All the youths were murdered mercilessly by the king, After that a youth named Pelops came from Elis. He was a cunning and brave young man in comparison to other youths. He made the charioteer his intimate friend and made him remove the axle from the chariot of the king before the beginning of the race. Pelops along with Hippodamia started running his chariot; the king followed him in his chariot. When the king's chariot was about to reach the chariot of Pelops, his chariot’s wheel came off. Not only was his chariot broken into pieces but his neck was alan cut. Thus, Pelops not only got Hippodamia but also the kingdom, It is said that co commemorate his dual success, Pelops started these games with religious rituals. According to another story, wrestling took place between the Gods and Goddesses to a their rights on this earth, This wrestling took place between Zeus and Koronos in which, Zeus became the winner. Tocelebrate the victory, the games and sports were started. Same historians hold the view that Greece was divided into small states which were called ‘city states’. Owing to mutual battles among these small states, Olympic Games originated. Whatever the reason behind the beginning of Olympic Games was, itis certain that these games were organised first time in the beautiful valley named ‘Olympia’. Therefore, these games were called Olympic Games. The ancient Olympic Games continued for approximately one thousand years. But in 394 CE, Theodosius, the Kingof Rome, stopped the ancient Olympic Games. Stadiums were destroyed. But even after that the memory of these games remained in the hearts of the natives. They could not forget these games even a any centuries. waswat Hearn anp Prysical Enucarion-X1Rules for Competitions When the Olympic Games were organised in 776 BCE, certain rules were framed for competitors of various sports competitions, which were engravedon abronze plate. These gules are given below 1. The competitor must be only a Greek, completely from a Hellenic race and must be physically fit 2. Savages and punished persons were not allowed to participatein these games. 3. The competitor had to stay in Olympia for one month before the beginning of Olympic Games. They had to take an onth that they had already taken the training for 10 months in their state. ‘Women were not allowed to participate in competitions or see these games 3. For participation in games, participants had to practise for one month. €. Only amateursportspersonscould participate in these gamesand not the professionals. Opening Ceremony of Games On the day of the opening ceremony, all the players, their brothers, fathers and trainers used to assemble in the auditorium, The expert of sports and games made them to take the oath that they would participate in the games according to rules and they had got the training of ten months. After that, a pig was killed and offered to the God named Zeus Harikos. After this ritual, one by one, all the players used to come out of the sports arena. Exactly at that time, the players were introduced to the spectators. If one of the spectators had any objection against any player, he was not allowed to participate in the competitions Rest of the players, who faced no objection against them, were allowed to participate. After that the declaration was made tostart the games. With the passage of time the number of games kept on changing, such as 400 yard walking was included in 724 BCE, Three miles race was included in 720 BCE, pentathlon in 708 BCE, boxing in 688 BCE and horse-race was included in 648 BCE. The number of games increased over the years and consequently the games used to be organised for five days. On the first day, only religious functions were performed. The second day was reserved for march past and introduction and after that chariot-race, horse-race and pentathlon were held. In the morning of third day the ritual of sacrifice of animals was performed, After that, competitions of races, wrestling and boxing were held. The fourth day was fixed for athletic events, wrestling and boxing. And on the fifth day recreational programmes were organiaed. Awards Less attention was paid to awards in the ancient Olympic Games. Only foodgrains and animals were given as a reward. After that, acrown made of olive leaves was given to the winners. More stress was laid on respect and honour, instead of awards, to the players in these games, Statues were also made of the winners. Poems were also composed in praise of winners and thgjanames were recorded in the annals of history. Even the players used yames for respect and honour and not for the sake of awards. ‘Ouymric Vatue EpucationModern Olympic Games The credit to start the moder Olympic Crom goes to Pierre. Baron de Coulertin af Franee Coubertin was horn in Parison | danunes 1862, His family members wanted him. he Joined the Sarnik Academy. Fut afer some time, he left it and started studeing polinenl scence: Having he came te onew about the nal problems. He thought nin the y studied polition] ae We national and internat national and international problems could enaily be solved through Olympie Games, [twas Coubertin's dream to restart the ancient Olympic Games at Haron Bere uubertin Ling of viz., Italy. world level. For this purpose, he called n varous countries in 1893, Some countnes Greeve, Spain and Sweden were in favour of commencing tht countnes opposed it Again on 16 June 1894, a meeting of 14 in which 75 representatives participated. It was presided over by Coubertin and it was resolved that "Sports competitions should be held every fourth year on the lines of Greek Olympic Games and every nation should be invited ta participate.” After much endeavour, Coubertin succeeded in enlisting worldwide support and the first modern Olympic Gameg were held in Athensin 1896. In the 1896 Athens Olympic Games, the first modern Olympic Games, only nine countries participated. This number gradually increased and in the 1972 Munich (West Germany) Olympic games, 122 countries participated. Three Olympics could not be held during the two World Wars, 0 HAMES, WhOTEAS Fost of th, countries was held! in Paris ic Motta Olsmpic motto comprises three Latin words—Citius-Altius-Fortius which mean Faster-Higher-Stronger. respectively. The motto was coined by a French educator Fathor Didon in 1895. eFlag Olympic flag was created in 1913 at the suggestion of Baron de Coubertin, It was first solemnly inaugurated in Paris in June 1914, But oisted for the first time in the Olympic stadium at the Antwerp Olympic Games which were held in 1920. Olympic flag is made of white silk and contains five interlocking ringscireles in five colours representing five continents of the world, viz., America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa, The five rings have different OWmpictiag colours: yellow, green, red, blue and black. The interlo of rings/circles symbolises cooperation and friendship. wwant Heacra aso Paysicat Eovearion-X0The Olympic flame isn aymbol of knowledge, life and happiness. It also symbolises peace, This fame or torch is lighted or kindled in Olympic village Greece and itis carried by the runners to tho place where the Olympic Games are going tobe organised During this process it keeps burning. At tho end of the closing coremony of these games this Mame ix extinguished of Olympic flame Vompic Awards The first. second and third position holders are awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals and a certificate, respectively, The next five position holders are alao awarded with certificates only Yympie Oath During the opening of Olympic games, oath taking ceremony is held by the athletes hwho assemble in the sports stadium. A representative of the host co! untry comes forward fholding the flag. The flag bearers of the competing nations also take up their positions. he representative takes oath on the behalf of all the athletes who raise their right arm. and repeat the oath after him/her: "We swear that we will take part in the Olympic Games in loyal competition, respecting the regulations which govern them and desirous of participating in them in the true spirit of ‘sportsmanship for the honour of our country and for the glory of sports.” Rules for Competitors All males and femalescan participate in Olympic games if they are amateur. But nowadays, professionals are also allowed to participate in some of the sports. These sportspersons are sent by their National Olympic Committee. No sportsperson can participate in these games without the approval as well as recommendation of National Olympic Committee. Opening C remony of Olympic Games t of all, Olympic torch or flame ig lit through sunrays in Olympic village (Greece) and it is brought to that city where the Olympic Games are going to be held. The president or prime minister declares the games open in the stadium. Before this process, all the sportspersons take part in the march past and they take oath. Later on, recreational and cultural programmes aro organised. Olympic flag is hoisted and Olympic flame of the stadium is kindled by the torch. Closing Ceremony of Olympic Games Sportspersons from all the countries assemble in the stadium for clasing ceremony. The mayor of that city and the president of the managing committee escort the president of the International Olympic Committee to the stadium. He/She declares the games closed. After that, Olympic flag is lowered and it is given tothe mayor of the city, Various cultural programmes are organised. The Olympicflame is extinguished. At last the games come to ie song OnyMPre Lie Epucation:Year and Venue of Olympic Games Held So Far Wear) Venue Year) Venue pe iro Venue = 1896 Athena 1940 |Nothelddueto World War ll 1988 1900 Paris 1944 [Nothelddueto World Warll 1982 iri 1904 St, Louie 1948 |London 1986 | Atlante #1906 Athens 1982 |Helsinki 2000 | Sydney 1908 London 1866 | Melbourne 2004 Athens 1912 Stockholm 1960 Rome 2008 | Beijing 1916 Nothelddue to 1964 Tokyo 2012 London World Wark 1920 Antwerp 1968 | Mexicocity 2016 RiodeJaneiro 1924 Paris 1972 Munich 2020 Tokyo(Scheduled) 1928 Amsterdam — 1976 Montreal 2024 | Paris(Scheduled) 1992 Los Angeles 1980 Moscow 2028 LosAngeles (Scheduledy 1936 Berlin 1984 | Lon Angeles * The Olympic Games in 1906 were organised to celebrate the 10th anniversary of modern| Olympic Games, Therefore, these games were not organised at the interval of four years. Paralympic Games Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport events for the athletes with various disabilities such as athletes with mobility disabilities; amputations, blindness and cerebral palsy. Paralympic Games are held at an interval of every four years following the Olympic Games, These gamesare governed by the International Paralympic Committee. The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960. However, the Paralympic word was used officially in 1988 Summer Olympic Games. which were held in Seoul. These were Summer Paralympic games logo Paralympic Games. The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in 1976 in Sweden. The Winter Paralympic Games are also held after every four years. Opening Ceremony ‘The opening ceremony begins with the hoisting of the host country's flag and rendition aff its national anthem. After the national anthem, the athletes come for march past into th stadium grouped according to their nations. All the nations enter the stadium alphabeticalh according to the host country's chosen language. However, the host country's athletes ente last into the stadium. After that host nation presents its culture in the form of music, dane and singing, etc. Formal opening of the games is announced, At last, Paralympic torch ii brought inte the stadium and passed on until it reaches to the final torch bearer who finall: ligClosing Ceonemony 1 of all the sports events, the closing ceremony begins. Flag hearers articipaling country enter the stadium, followed by the athletes who enter Idistinction, The Paralympic flag is taken down. The games ralympic flame is extinguished. Aner the conchasi from each together without any natio are officially closed and th International Paralympic Committee It isa global governing body of the Paralympic movement. The International Paralympic Committee organises the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. It also serves as the International Federation for nine sports, for which it supervises and coordinates the world championship and other competitions. Its vision is ‘to enable paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world’. It was established in Dusseldorf on 22 September, 1189. Its headquarters is in Bonn (Germany). Its main aim is to develop sports oppartunities for all the people with an impairment from the beginner to the elite level. Awards After every event of Paralympics, medals are presented to the winners as awards. The competitors/teams that secure first, second and third positions stand up at the victory podium. They are awarded the medals. After giving away the medals, national flags of the three countries are unfurled and hoisted. The tune of the national song of the gold medal winning country is played. : oom Paralympic Motto ‘alympic motto. It was started in 2004 Athens Paralympics. ‘Spirit’ in Motion’ is the Prior to this Olympics, the motto of Paralympics was "Mind, Body and Spi s of Disability Categor The International Paralympic Committee has established ten disability categories including physical, visual and intellectual impairment. Athletes with one of these disabilities can participate in the Paralympic Games though not every sport can allow for every disability category. Physical impairment or disability includes impaired muscle power, impaired passive range of movement, loss of limb, leg length difference, short stature, ete. Visual impairment inchides impairment of one or more component of visual system. Intellectual disability includes the significant impairment of intellectual functioning. The International Paralympic Committee mainly serves athletes with physical and visual disabilities whereas intellectual disability has been added to some Paralympic games. Year and Venues of Paralympics Held So Far (Summer) Year Venue Year Venue 1960 Rome 1996 Atlanta. 1964 Tokyo 2000 Sydney ——— rT ara aimores Ne eget ‘Arnhem | s Fekyetich le oi Paris (Sched 2 = ma en aa winter Pi ppics. Th 46 at the Want y Paralym i. sand 6a Summer Paraly™| ‘There are 22 sports at the or a sports for summer and winter are Paralympic Sp ris (Sunn ” ‘Archery Athletics Bocce Cycling ‘Equestrian Football 5-#- side Goalball ~ Para‘Taekwondo Rowing shooting Power-lifting sitting Volleyball Swimming Table Tennis Wheelchair Basketball as Wheelchair Fencing aes = Wheelchair Rugby Para Triathlon Wheelchair Tennis Paralympic Sperts (sinter) Bi-Athlon Alpine Skiing Tee Hockey | Snowboarding ‘Cross-country Skiing Wheelchair Curling Special Olympics Special Olympics were started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sisterofJohn F. Kennedy, the former president of USA. In fact, she d that with equal opportunities and ‘ences as anyone else, people with needs could eampete far more than thought possible. She was convinced that children with intellectual disabilities could be exceptional athletes/sportspersons and that through sports they can realise thelt potential for grawth and development = Keeping thisin mind, she sta her hy veinvested a lot of efforts t oid Sr Ct day camp forchildren with intellectual disabilities art these games. Owing to her efforts, the firs Epoestus XItld in July 1968 in Chicago. About: 1000 athletes from USA and special Olympics were Cano paetioipated [tt one-day event, whick Wasa joint yvonture hy Kennedy Foundation mad Ch District. In 1971, US Olympic Committee gave the Special Olympics iificia) approval ta use the name ‘Olympics’. France sent the first set of athletes from jatai de North America to the second games held in 1970. In 1972 games, ten nations sent heir athletes. The United Nations declared 1986 a8 the year of Special Olympics. In L988, the Special Olympies wore officially organised by International Olympic Committee. In 200) Special Olyripics, approximately 7000 athletes from 150 nations participated in 18 disciplines. The Special Olympics logo is based on tho sculpture “Joy and Happiness to All the Children of the World”. The logo is a symbol of growth, confidence and joy among children and adults with disabilities who are learning coordination, mastering skills, participating in competitionsand preparing themselves for richer and more productive lives. special Olympic Flame ‘The "Flame of Hope" is the name given to the torch that is carried to and lit at Special Oiympic Games. Year and Venue of the Special Olympics (Summer) Held So Far Year Venue Year | 3 lil 1968 Chicago 1895 New Haven ] 1970 Chieago 1999 Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh 1972 Los Angeles 2003 Dublin 1975 Mount Pleasant 2007 Shanghai 1979 Brockport 2011 Athena 1983 Baton Rouge 2015 Los Angeles 1987 NotreDameandSouth Bend 2018 + AbuDhabi 1991 MinneapolicandSaintPaul 2023 Berlin (Scheduled) The following games and sports are included in Special Olympics: + Athletics (Track and Field) * Badminton + Football (Soccer) * Baskotball + Golf * Bocce * Gymnastics: Artisticand Rhythmic * Bowling + Handball * Cricket + Judo * Cyoling * Kayaking * Equestrian * Netball ~ Figure Skating Powerlifting * Floorbali * Floor Hackey a>| Swimming: Pool and Oper-water + Table Tents oT + *Printhlon + Volleyball + Snowboarding + Snowshoe running " nis nd Crogs-Country Skiing Alpiie an + Safttall ttrack Sh Olympic Symbol or Emblem T-comprises five interlinked rings or circles ta represent the sporting friendship of all people. The rings alsa symbolise the five continents, ie. Afea, America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Ewch ring is of a different colour, 1.¢ hue, yellow, black, green and red, ‘The colour af each ring was proposed by de Couber himself However, it istmportant to om phasise that Pierre de Coubertin never said or wrote that the eolours of the rings were linked cemine ymbl with different continents. So, it is merely a mnisconception tosay that each ofthe colours relates taa certain continent The Olympic mottois inceribed under the emblem which consists of three Latin words. CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS. { 4 4 Faster Higher Stronge ‘The hteral meanings of these words represent the athletic goals—running faster, jumping higher and throwing farther. Olympic Ideals Olympic Games are remembered for the Bishop Pennsylvania's famous sermon, "The important thing in Olympics is not to win, but to take part. The important thing in life is not the triumph, but struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well Objectives of Olympics According to Coubertin, following objectives can be achieved through Olympic Games 1. To pay attention towards physical education and sports competition: e is in all t countries of the world. mall the 2, To develop personality character, citizenship qualities and health among the youths. 3. Formation of good habits among sportspersons go that they prosperous life 4. To devel could lead a healthy and p patriotism and fraternity among sportsper nternational fraternity and peace, ‘sons, Ye any discrimination on the basis of caste, r XI sand religion In HAL aN Paysican EnveationeDevelopment of Values through Olympism tives of modern Olym if we glance at the various o} ic) Chinies formiulaved, by de Coubertin, we immediately come to know that de Coubertin wanted to develop these values through Olympism. So he put his strenuous efforts to start the Olympic Games. In fact, the following valuescan be developed through Olympiam Friendship ‘The Olympism provides many opportunities to develop friendship not only among the participants hut among the nations alse, When Olympic Games are held, the participants yer close © one another, They become friends. The nations that have tense relations iso come elosor. China is one of the examples. Due to ping-pong diplomacy’ it started ta participate in Olympic Games after a long gap. S to develop friendship. Solidarity ‘The Olympiam also provides ample opportunities to enhance solidarity. It gives a feeling of protherhaod and unity among various nations. Il creates cohesion among the participants Olympicm provides ample opportunities us nations Fair Play Up to some extent, it can be said that Olympic Games enhance the chances of fair play. Fair play is based on justice. There should be justice for each player as well as the team. ‘There should not be any favour or inclination towards a team. Rules and regulation must be npplied fairly to each team. But in fact, there is a big gap between words and acti of the officials. Nowadays every team wants ta win by hook or by crook, The slogans like: ‘stay out for sports and stay out of courts’and ‘live by code or get out’ have become useless as these aire not followed in practice, Therefore, it can be said that the Olympism in this, respect isnot as successful as it should have been Free from Discrimination In the last objectives of modern Olympic Games, it is said that there will be no discrimination on the basis of caste, race and religion. So. the Olympism lays duwn enough stress on this aspect, That is why up to some extent, Olympic Games are free from discrimination. At such an event, here is no meaning of caste. race, religion or community. Though exceptions are always there, It happened during 1972 Munich Olympic Games when 11 players of Israel were murdered ruthlessly. Hacial difference was seen during 1936 Berlin Olympics when Adolf Hitler refused to honour Jesse Owens, the African-American athlete who got four gold medalsin thut Olympic games. Abaut the values, such as friendship, solidarity, fair play and free from discrimination, it can be said that the Olympism plays a significant role in the development of these values. But there is also a negative aspect of Olympic (lames, which is also rampant. It seems that the dreams of Baron de Coubertin are not going to be fulfilled. Countries have their own nterests. Some of the countries take part in the Olympic Games just to prove that they are on the top and far better than other countries. These values suffered a setback when some countries of the world boycotted 1980 Moscow Olympics and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Perhaps, Baron ide Coubertin never imagined such shocking events. But it does not meanmentioned values. We must have g Jat the Olympian has ing the ao Magness on tae objectives of modern that the Olympisin ha must lay 5 impisin, Nutions ]ympism Fee ee valvereruldbed ‘eloped! chrough Oly ME mes so that oe va the ernationell Oly may en governing body af che medera Olympic Gam ‘mitted to sappert and promote participation aroughout the world. he Liternationa| Otympie Committee has its headquarters in Lausanne. Swituerland, It was created by Pierre Baron de Coubertin on 23 June 184. Greek Demitries Vikelas was its first president Its inpmbershipconsists of 105 active members and H2honuraey members, ‘The 10€ organises the modern Clympic (ames hnraans arin Eormtay held in summer and winter. every four years. The first Summer Olympic Games by the International Cummittee were held in Athens, Greece, in 2808, whereas the first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924, Until 1992, hoth Summer and Winter Olympic Games were held in the same year. After that the TOC changed the Wanter Olympic Games to the even years between summer gamea, Ww help space the planning of the two events two years apart fram one another. Since 2010 the sunnier and winter Youth Olympics. The first Sammer the JOC has started te organise Youth Olywipics were hold in Singsiporo in 2010, wheres the first Winter Youth Olympics were heldin Innsbruck in 2012. Members ofthe Committee The [OC consists of members from the various countries, which constitutes president, vice Presidents. executive bord and seeretary general. The description of these members is mentioned helow, President cee eatennet ms IOC is elected by its members, The president is elected for a term of tight years. After the expiry of his term, hefsh: e-elected. The « cate e/she can be re-elected. The current IOC president Vire-Pres in the JOC, four vice-presidents are lected, of the committee. They are elected for a term at fou Members of the com mittee desire so, These officials are also elected by members rs, They can be reappointed if Eseeutive Board he 1OC Executive 1 e Board consists of the 8 renee ast Bond a President, four vice-presidents a aber ofthe IOC Executive Board are elected by the oC ne ial va Ss 3 | a , vot Hous countries) in a secret ballot, by a majority nivons tie , Asp Pansies, Epreanoyeel di ‘al overall responsibility for the administration The LOC executive bo he TOC and the managem: oft sain Functions of the [OC ‘The IOC performs 2 number of functions which are described below. pics will be organised is decided by this committee. The right todecide the dayson which the games will be held alsa reste with this committee 2, For conducting the competition and general programmes for the Olympics, fundamental rules and regulations are set up by this committee. Tealsoencourages and supports the promotion of ethics in sports.as well as education of youth through sport {. Ttalsoensures the regular conduct of the Olym| 5, It takes action in order to strengthen the un the Olympic movement, Iialso acts against any form of discrimination affecting the Olympic movement 1. The place where the Olyr games. nd to protect the independence of Trencourages and supports the promotion of women in sports atall levels, 8. Itleads the fight against doping in sports. 9, Irencourages the development of sports forall 10, Itopposes any political or commercial abuse of sports and athletes. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was established in 1927, Sir Dorabji damshedji Tata and Dr Noehren bocame the founder President and Secretary General, respectively, of Indian Olympic Association. [OA is affiliated to the IOC. Sir Dorabji Tata was al: elected the first [OC member in India. In 1928, Sir Dorabji Jamshedji Tata resigned from the post of President of [OA. After that, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh became the President of IOA. In the Olympic Games of 1928 which were held in Amsterdam. the Indian hockey team was sent to Olympics. ‘The Indian hockey team, which participated first time in Olympic Games won a gold medal. The Indian Olympic Association promotes election of the office bearers of the IOA is held ‘Olympic mavement in india alter every four years. The council consists of various members like president, nine vice-presidents, six joint secretaries, one secretary general, one honorary, treasurer, seven Tepresentatives of state Olympic associations and twelve representatives of national sports federations or associationsox of Indian Olympic Asser od below Olympic movement ns atthe IOC and IOA. porsible Objectiv The ohjectives of OA are me 1. Developinent and promotion of th 2, Enforcement ofall mules and re §, Tobe the official organisation in con related to Olympic event. 4, Promotion and encouragement of the young people of the nation sothat theirel 4. Admitting the membership of the state Olympic federation for which submission of their annual Te; of accounts is necessary. These documents shoul ‘ic eu for‘of all the matters ate form and vr cultural education of the physical, moral and hharacter can be developed. ‘Aseociation and national sports ports and audited statement id be depnsited to the IOA forinformation. 6.To undertake with « management, transportal taking part in the Olympic Games and patronage of [OC of national sports federations the financial nee and welfare of teams from India her games which are organised under the stance ma 1 mishehaviour or any other st any fed ditto the cou 7. To take disciplinary action undesiral tivity kn jations, organise and control t will represent Ind 8, In cooperatio! selection, training, coach: ive rights of the Association to use the Olympic flag 9. Toenforee and and Olympic in