The Decline of Olympic Ideals #1

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, proposing to revive the Olympic Games, introduced noble ideals. For example, he is considered the author of the motto of the modern Games: "The main thing in the Olympic Games is not victory, but participation... The important thing is not to win, but to compete honestly."

Coubertin believed that fair competition produces good character, fosters prudence and integrity. He even talked about the "religion of sports." In his opinion, the Olympics could teach people to live in peace.

Coubertin believed that fair competition produces good character, fosters prudence and integrity. He even talked about the "religion of sports." In his opinion, the Olympics could teach people to live in peace.

Olympic competitions and doping

To gain an advantage in competitions, athletes have been using substances that enhance their physical abilities for decades. This disaster has not bypassed the Olympic Games either. Although strict anti-doping controls were introduced 25 years ago, Olympic participants still use banned substances.

Some athletes take steroid medications to increase their strength, while others use stimulants. It is popular among sprinters and other athletes to take human growth hormone, as it helps to quickly cope with exhaustion after intense training and increases muscle strength. And long-distance runners, swimmers, and cross-country skiers prefer genetically engineered erythropoietin, as it increases endurance by stimulating the formation of red blood cells.

It is not surprising that the former head of the anti-doping control of the US Olympic Committee, Dr. Robert VOEY, called the athletes a "walking laboratory." He also said: "The Olympics have become an experimental base for chemists and doctors, rejecting the principles of ethics." And what is the role of anti-doping control? Dr. Donald Catlin, head of the anti-doping Control Laboratory in the United States, says: "Experienced athletes, unwilling to give up doping, switched to substances that we are unable to detect."

Corruption

Since only a few cities can claim the right to host the Games in order to win it, some stop at nothing. About two years ago, a scandal broke out around the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The statement that the IOC members received about $400,000 for granting the city of Salt Lake City the right to host the 2002 Winter Games called into question the integrity of the individuals on whom the choice depends. Existing users are not forgotten, as regular promotions keep the excitement going week after week. But to get started the right way, new players must use 1xbet promo code free bet today during registration to secure the complete welcome package worth up to €/$130 for sports betting. After registration, you can participate in Wednesday deposit multipliers, Lucky Friday promotions, Accumulator of the Day offers, and even birthday bonuses. The more you wager, the higher your cashback percentage becomes, and you can use cashback for new bets or withdrawals.