Olympism
Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being
4 ideas in Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Olympism Meaning
Part of: Olympic spirit
Olympism is a life philosophy blending sport, culture and education to grow harmony, cooperation and responsible citizenship among people and nations. Its heart holds excellence, friendship and respect, schooled through joy of effort, fair play and balance of body, mind and willpower. Coubertin framed the word in the 1908 charter as balancing body, will and mind, ranked sport with science, art and morality as education's fourth branch, and prized participation above victory.
Why it matters. Olympic values guide everyday choices.
Try it in two minutes
- Define Olympism.
- Name three core values.
- State the charter line.
Try at home. Apply one value at home.
Ancient Games
Part of: Olympic spirit
Recorded Games opened in 776 BCE at Olympia in western Greece, a sacred ground staging races, merchants, poets and priests around Zeus's temple. Athletes swore fair play before Zeus's statue, chased olive kotinos wreaths standing for purity rather than money or medals, and honoured glory itself. Host Elis proclaimed the Olympic Truce halting all conflicts so travellers reached Olympia safely, proving sport could calm warring states.
Why it matters. Ancient truce still inspires peace.
Try it in two minutes
- State first games venue.
- State prize and meaning.
- State truce effect.
Try at home. Narrate the truce story.
Symbols and Stories
Part of: Olympic spirit
Coubertin introduced the five-ring flag in 1914 for five continents joined in sport, and the motto runs Faster, Higher, Stronger Together in Latin dress. Flames kindle in Olympia before torch relays carry them onward. Human tales seal the spirit: Jesse Owens befriended German rival Luz Long at Berlin 1936 amid prejudice, North and South Korea marched as one in 2018, and Sachin Tendulkar touches turf in humility while fair athletes honour referees, rivals and diversity.
Why it matters. Stories make symbols unforgettable.
Try it in two minutes
- State ring meaning.
- State motto words.
- Retell two stories.
Try at home. Sketch the Olympic flag.
Modern Games
Part of: Olympic spirit
Coubertin revived the Games in 1896, opening a path that later welcomed women, Winter editions, Paralympics and Youth Olympics toward equality and inclusion for all. The regularly revised Charter's 2025 edition spotlights sustainability with equality, echoing seven essence pledges from sport as a human right to dignity, diversity and charter loyalty. Respect now spans self, rivals, rules, referees, handshakes, listening ears and open diversity, both on fields and in life.
Why it matters. Inclusion lets every athlete shine.
Try it in two minutes
- State revival year.
- Name three inclusions.
- State 2025 charter focus.
Try at home. Track equality in sports news.
What your child will practise
- Ancient Games: Mission Control Quest (Match It Up)
- Ancient Games: Ocean Quest (Flip and Match)
- Modern Games: Explorer'S Map Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Olympism Meaning: Candy Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Symbols and Stories: Jungle Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Quiz: Ancient Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Modern Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Olympism Meaning (8 questions)
- Quiz: Symbols and Stories (8 questions)