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General Assembly resolution upholds the Olympic Truce

General Assembly resolution upholds the Olympic Truce

Nov 22, 2023, at 08:25 pm

Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris next year, the UN General Assembly has urged countries to maintain the ancient Greek tradition of observing peace before, during and after the Games.

Olympic spirit needed now more than ever: UN chief

Olympic spirit needed now more than ever: UN chief

Feb 05, 2022, at 10:32 pm

New York: The qualities of fair play and solidarity that characterize the Olympics must shine throughout the games and beyond, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the opening of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, on Friday.

Tonga’s flamboyant Olympic flag-bearer brings inspiring message of self-belief to youth at UN Headquarters

Tonga’s flamboyant Olympic flag-bearer brings inspiring message of self-belief to youth at UN Headquarters

Jun 01, 2018, at 01:55 pm

He is best known for his bare-chested appearances at the Rio and Pyeongchang Olympic Games, but Pita Taufatofua now wants to use his social media muscle to empower youth, and get them to share their stories.

UN chief takes part in Olympic Torch relay as global Games kick off in Rio

UN chief takes part in Olympic Torch relay as global Games kick off in Rio

Aug 06, 2016, at 12:41 pm

New York, Aug 6 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon participated in the Olympic Torch Relay in Rio de Janeiro this morning as the historic torch, after having made its journey from Greece, is just hours away from lighting the Olympic Flame.

In Geneva, Ban welcomes first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Games

In Geneva, Ban welcomes first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Games

Apr 30, 2016, at 01:30 pm

New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During a visit to Geneva on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the first-ever Olympic refugee team to compete in the international event, and received the Olympic Cup Award on behalf of the UN.