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Pierre de Coubertin's vision of the role of sport in peaceful internationalism

This paper presents the topic of peacemaking in relation to the practice of sport within Olympism. It is based on the thinking of Pierre de Coubertin and his understanding of Olympism. First, it discusses the practice of sport in relation to two kinds of competition – excessive and moderate. Second, it identifies six key themes in the work of de Coubertin that help to promote moderate competition and that enable sport practice to be peace promoting. These are equality, amateurism, the importance of process and discipline, the role of knowledge of self and others and respect for others. An understanding of these themes can help to make the practice of sport more peaceful – and truly Olympic.