Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.

奥林匹克精神追求创造一种以奋斗为乐、发挥良好榜样的教育作用并尊重基本公德原则为基础的生活方式。

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The International Olympic Committee defines Olympism as "a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles".

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"Despite the Olympic Charter's goal of fostering 'respect for universal fundamental ethical principles, ' the IOC awarded its most prestigious event, the Summer Games, to a government that arbitrarily imprisons, tortures, murders and harvests the organs of its own people, " Helms said in a statement.

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Our universal desire to avoid suffering and to be happy is a starting point for establishing ethical principles.

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