Olympic Oath

The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. It was spoken in Greek in Athens 2004.

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The athlete, from team of the organising country, holds a corner of the Olympic Flag while speaking the oath:

Related Topics:
Olympic Flag - Oath

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:In the name of all the competitors I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.

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The judge, also from the home nation, does the same, but with a slightly different oath:

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:In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Olympic Games with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

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