"In the Olympic Oath, I ask for only one thing: sporting loyalty"

The Olympic Oath, created by Pierre de Coubertin, is a pledge taken by athletes at the opening event of the Olympic Games. In this quote, de Coubertin is emphasizing the importance of loyalty in sports. He is asking professional athletes to be dedicated to the spirit of the Olympic Games, to their colleagues, as well as to their challengers. He is asking athletes to compete rather and to respect the policies of the game. He is also asking athletes to be devoted to the Olympic ideals of relationship, regard, and excellence. By requesting loyalty, de Coubertin is emphasizing the value of gamesmanship and also justice. He is asking professional athletes to deposit their personal interests and to concentrate on the cumulative goal of accomplishing quality. He is asking athletes to be faithful to the Olympic spirit and also to pursue quality in their sport. By requesting loyalty, de Coubertin is stressing the relevance of gamesmanship as well as fair game in the Olympic Games.