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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recently passed a resolution to reaffirm the Olympic Truce, a tradition of peace during the Olympic Games. This resolution was passed after a dispute between Russia and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the participation of Russian athletes in the upcoming Olympic Games.
The Olympic Truce is an ancient tradition that dates back to 776 BC, when the Greeks declared a truce during the Olympic Games. Since then, it has been observed in some form during every Olympic Games. The modern version of the Olympic Truce was first adopted by the UNGA in 1993 and has been reaffirmed every two years since then.
The recent dispute between Russia and the IOC arose over the participation of Russian athletes in the upcoming Olympic Games. The IOC had banned Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics due to allegations of state-sponsored doping. Russia appealed this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which upheld the IOC’s decision.
In response, Russia proposed a resolution to the UNGA that would reaffirm the Olympic Truce and call on all countries to respect it. The resolution was passed by a majority vote, with only a few countries voting against it.
The resolution reaffirms the Olympic Truce and calls on all countries to respect it during the upcoming Olympic Games. It also calls on all countries to refrain from any actions that could disrupt or interfere with the peaceful celebration of the Games.
The resolution is an important step in ensuring that the Olympic Games remain a symbol of peace and unity. It is also a reminder that, despite differences between countries, we can all come together to celebrate sport and promote peace.
