Author of quotes: Pierre de Coubertin



In the near future, we are waiting for the appearance of the disgusting clan of professional athletes that will distort the very idea of sports, monopolizing them and turn into a kind of puppet theatre. Sports fans will only have to read about the fantastic achievements of individual professionals.
№ 365152   Added MegaMozg 26-03-2019 / 22:48
Oh, sport! You are the world! You establish a good, kind, friendly relations among peoples. You're consent. You bring people together, eager to unity. Do you teach multi-lingual, multi-tribal youth to respect each other. You are the source of noble, peaceful, friendly competition. You collect youth - our future, our hope, under their peaceful banners. Oh, sport! You are the world!
Quote Explanation: From "Ode to sport" written by the founder of the modern Olympic movement, French public figure, educator Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) who revived the tradition of the ancient Olympic games.
№ 244202   Added MegaMozg 17-01-2017 / 18:33
Sport is a possible source of self-improvement for everyone.
№ 244198   Added MegaMozg 17-01-2017 / 18:33
The country has the right to call itself a sport if the majority of its population having a personal need for sport.
№ 244197   Added MegaMozg 17-01-2017 / 18:33
In the Olympic games the most important thing is not winning but taking part; the important thing in life is not overcome and is worthy to fight.
№ 244196   Added MegaMozg 17-01-2017 / 18:33