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A. G. Leventis Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus. Exhibition duration 29.06 - 08.09 2024 Temporary Exhibition Hall Why should we be interested in the Olympic Games? Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, gave us the answer to this frequently asked question ‘The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part; the important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well.’ In this spirit, the exhibition Road to Paris has been organised by the A. G. Leventis Gallery in collaboration with the Cyprus Olympic Committee and the Embassy of France in Cyprus – The French Institute of Cyprus on the occasion of the Olympic Games 2024 hosted in Paris this summer. The aim of the exhibition is to promote the Olympic ideal through culture. The first section of the exhibition is a part of an interactive travelling exhibition from the National Sports Museum of Nice, entitled Les Elles des Jeux (The dames of the Games). The exhibition follows the struggle of women for recognition and equality through the Olympic Games. The second section takes us on a journey through the history of the Olympic Games. It presents Pierre de Coubertin’s idea to revive the Olympic Games of Greek antiquity, which resulted in the Olympic Games becoming one of the most important organisations worldwide. It takes us through the major events that shaped the Games, focussing on the establishment of the Cyprus Olympic Committee and on significant performances and distinctions of Cypriot athletes both before and after the establishment of the Committee. The journey concludes with a tribute to the Cypriot athletes who will represent Cyprus in Paris and will be a part of a greater idea: of Olympism and fair play. CURATION: Despina Christofidou Georgios A. Orphanides GENERAL COORDINATION: Loukia Loizou Hadjigavriel Katerina Stephanides Despina Christofidou COORDINATION FOR THE CYPRUS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE: George Terezopoulos COORDINATION FOR THE INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE CHYPRE: Eric Tosatti and Mathieu Devavry EXHIBITION CONSULTANT: Demetra Theodotou Anagnostopoulou
This paper is analyzing the revival of the Olympic Games and their celebration in Athens (1896) not within the context of a continuity from ancient times to the nineteenth century, but, on the contrary, within the framework of the great changes – economic, social, ideological, cultural – which took place in Western societies from the eighteenth century on. I will try to show why Olympism was successful both in Europe and in Greece in late 19 th century and to interpret the revival of an ancient institution and the first Olympic Games in the light of concurrence of internationalism and nationalism.
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The purpose of this study is to examine the condition of sport in Cyprus. An analysis of how and by whom sport programs are operated presents an overview of sport facilities and the operating costs of the Cyprus Sport Organization (CSO) and the national federations. Data was collected using mailed survey and desk research. Results indicated that: (1) Cyprus has the necessary infrastructure that can support social, leisure and grassroots sports, (2) the economic recession has contributed to the decrease of related funds allocation (3) willingness on behalf of the CSO to further develop leisure sport, (4) many federations do not seem to keep related records, (5) the CSO seems well organized in supporting the existing institutions. Despite lack of funds, sport continues to play a critical role in the development of society. It is recommended that sport continues to come to the forefront of decision making in Cyprus and in developing a sporting culture, offering the necessary opportunit...
The purpose of this paper is to identify and articulate the philosophical ideals that, in our view, underpinned the ancient Olympic Games and may serve the modern Olympic Movement in its quest for global harmony. Although the claim of the ancient Games to unite the far corners of Hellas may appear quaint when compared to our worldwide festivals, the political and logistical challenges were arguably no less formidable than ours. Furthermore the ancient Games’ more than 1,000 year span makes the modern Games’ single-century history look like a flash in the pan. Big and strong as the modern Games seem, they should humbly acknowledge their infancy and look to their venerable ancestor for advice as they face an uncertain future. It was the ideals associated with Olympia that secured the ancient Games’ long-enduring success. We believe that only if the modern Olympic Movement actively understands and consciously preserves its ancient heritage, can the Games remain a beacon of idealism amid the headlong pursuit of worldly wealth and power.
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XXXIV Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueológicas en Guatemala, 2021, Tomo 2, edited by Bárbara Arroyo, Luis Méndez Salinas, and Gloria Ajú Álvarez, pp. 961–981. Guatemala: Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Guatemala
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