Olympics truce can 'help promote human peace'
Saturday, 9 August 2008
BEIJING, Aug 8 (Xinhua): Everyone in the world should follow the practice of the "Olympics Truce" to help build a more peaceful and harmonious world, said Hugh T Dugan, chairman of the Truce Foundation of the United States, who is here to attend the opening of the Beijing Games.
"The foundation seeks to recognize and support efforts not only between countries but within countries, communities and households to overcome constraints in the Olympic spirit," Dugan told Xinhua.
He said that is also in line with the pursuit of the goal of "One World, One Dream" for the Beijing Games.
Dugan said the "Olympics Truce" helps athletes meet each other on an equitable field without discrimination or conflict and makes it possible to communicate with and befriend others of different backgrounds.
The "Olympic truce" dates back to the 8th century BC and was the cornerstone of the ancient games for more than 1,200 years.
"The foundation seeks to recognize and support efforts not only between countries but within countries, communities and households to overcome constraints in the Olympic spirit," Dugan told Xinhua.
He said that is also in line with the pursuit of the goal of "One World, One Dream" for the Beijing Games.
Dugan said the "Olympics Truce" helps athletes meet each other on an equitable field without discrimination or conflict and makes it possible to communicate with and befriend others of different backgrounds.
The "Olympic truce" dates back to the 8th century BC and was the cornerstone of the ancient games for more than 1,200 years.