PROMOTING THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

 

  THE SYMBOL OF OLYMPIC TORCH     It commemorates the theft of fire from the gods by Prometheus and its subsequent delivery to humanity. Prometheus was punished by the gods, because fire was considered to bring humans closer to divinity and that is why the Greeks had a flame lit in all their temples. The origins of the tradition date back to ancient Greece, where fires were kept burning in the venues where the first Games were held. The flame was not present in the new Games until the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games and since then it has been a fundamental part of the contemporary tradition. Berlin 1936 was the first time that the relay trip was introduced to carry the flame from Olympia to the venue of the Games. Unlike the flame, the relay course was never used in the ancient Olympic Games. The Olympic flame is normally associated with a message of peace and hope. Since Amsterdam 1928 it has become one of the most powerful symbols of the Olympics. Today, the flame of e...

  OLYMPIC VALUES. Three fundamental values ​​are recognized that define modern Olympism, which represent excellence , friendship and respect. - Excellence means bringing out the best version of yourself and this goes beyond pure victory. Each athlete seeks excellence based on the goal they set and must strive to exceed the proposed objectives. -Then there is friendship , it is defending and strengthening the ties between people and peoples.” Through friendship, a more peaceful environment is promoted with competition, joy and optimism. Lastly, the value of respect is related to playing a fair and clean game.       PARALYMPIC VALUES   Four concentrated values ​​are recognized: Courage , Determination , Inspiration, Equality. • Courage : With their performances, Para athletes show the world what can be achieved when you push your body to the limit.   • Determination : Para athletes have a unique strength of character that co...