Written in the 1920s by
Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the
Olympic Oath is taken by a
representative athlete from the host
nation on behalf of all of the competitors. The representative holds a corner of the
Olympic Flag and recites the following words :-
"In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."
A very similar Oath is taken by a representative of the officials/referees of the Games.