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The
Olympic Games: Past, Present & Future
The objective of the
book is not to dwell on specific events, chronicle
the Summer or Winter Olympics, focus on individual
athletic achievements, nor refer to distinct athletic
achievements by Olympians (too numerous and too
significant for just a mere reference).
Marios Kallitsis, an outstanding artist, designed
the cover of the book and
so accurately captured the connotation of the title.
Having Past and Present represented by Myron's Discus
Thrower rising above the contemporary runners, and
the Future so beautifully portrayed by the colors
of the five links -which symbolize unity and continuity.
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Its
intent is:
- to
retrospect the origin of the Games
and contemplate their future.
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- Make
some comparisons between the ancient and contemporary
contests
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- to
examine the motives and ambitions, goals and expectations
of athletesfrom their vantage point and perspective
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- to
research the start of the Olympics, their purpose
and continue with their evolution and contemporary
relevance and foremost:
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- to
be animated and enlivened by the accomplishments
and examples of the past and forge high expectations
for greater attainments and profiles in courage
of aspiring Olympians in displaying the competitive
spirit and character, comparable - if not surmountable
- to that of their ancient counterparts
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be encouraged that the Olympic spirit and the
noble ideals are still intact and thriving, reassuring
aspiring Olympians that they should be optimistic
to follow their dream and work hard to realize
it
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- to
be invigorated that the Olympic Torch is still
aglow, brightening their road and guiding their
future
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- that
the Olympic Flag, with its characteristic rings,
still symbolizes unity and the plausibility of
peaceful gatherings and noble competition
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- to
be animated and inspired, each of us, to make
every possible effort to protect and safeguard
the lofty concepts of the Olympic Games and steadfastly
hand them over to subsequent generations. The
Torch is passed to a new millennium, let us celebrate!!..
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The
Olympic Games: Past, Present & Future
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