内容摘要 The practice of heralding an Olympic Truce during the games to enable the safe passage andparticipation of attendees through areas of conflict is among the oldest of accords,dating from 776BC.History reveals that the Olympic Truce has transcended differences whenever people meetpeople on the fields of fair play.// As has been the case on eight occasions in this Hall since 1993,the United States is honoredtO be among the sponsors of today’s draft resolution proclaiming the Olympic Truce.entitled“Building a better and more peaceful world through sport and the Olympic ideal”.// But it is not so much that the Assembly proclaims the Truce as that its action today essentiallyvalidates the natural,truce-like atmosphere that prevails throughout the world communitywhenever countries meet on Olympic fields.In that sense,the Olympic Truce was revived not bythis Assembly in 1993;rather,it was revived upon the convening of the modern Olympic Gamesthemselves in 1896.As in ancient times,the Olympic Truce’s central purpose has been to enablethe safe passage and participation of all concerned with the Games.Indeed.it has contributed tothat end through the centuries during war and peace.// Historical interpretations differ slightly.Did the ancient games come before the Truce amongwarring States,or was the ancient Truce necessary for the passage and participation of those whowere otherwise enemies to meet at ancient Olympia?What is certain is that the Olympic Truce,attributed to the Oracle at Delphi,is at the pinnacle of the principles and purposes of Olympism.// Today’s draft resolution exhorts the world to overcome similar threats-geopolitical threats-and to similarly tame them so as to ignite humankind to pursue the goals and ideals of internationalunderstanding,security and prosperity,as envisioned in the United Nations Charter.// Today,Member States adopt the Olympic Truce at the United Nations.Next August,competitors will swear the athletes’oath of fair play at the opening ceremonies.Let those solemnpractices inspire all others to make their own truces with conflicts in their lives that keep them frompursuing their own goals and ideals.Bringing the Olympic Truce closer to home takes us frombeing spectators of excellence to being actual’participants.Let today’s draft resolution beimplemented at all levels:intergovernmentai,national,community,household and personal.// Intergovernmentally,the Olympic Truce will continue to enliven various forms of UnitedNations collaborations in the field to promote peace through sport.Nationally,the Olympic Trucemight be further interpreted to suggest a time-out from societal unrest as each country supports itsOlympic competitors.//Communities and households can draw heavily on the example ofOlympic accomplishment,and so inspired might commit to excellence in everyday pursuits.ndividual witnesses to the Games can see fair play at work,and so moved might commit tofighting temptations that otherwise would keep them from realizing their goals and ideals.//So today,our consideration here reminds the world to prepare for the forthcoming Games inspirit as well as in body.Sport is not an end in itself,but rather a means to educate the youth ofthe world for the harmonious development of mankind.// To promote the Olympic Truce into concrete action,the IOC established the InternationalOlympic Truce Foundation,which is based in Athens.Its programs lead tO global support andobservance of the Olympic Truce and to the steady shaping of a culture of peace.To promotedialogue,the Foundation conducts the prestigious International Forum on Sport for Peace and theOlympic Truce that meets biennially in Olympia.// Promoting such initiatives in favor of the Olympic Truce requires partnerships among themembers of the Olympic family,international and national organizations and non—governmentalorganizations that contribute to the cause of peace.Above all,the Truce and its in.itiatives arethose of the people of the world for the people of the world.// The United States delegation recognizes and supports today’S draft resolution for building apeaceful and beuer world through sport and the Olympic ideal.// (Excerpt from Statement made by Mr.Pataki,American representative,at agenda discussionabout sport for peace and development at the UN General Assembly Session 62 meeting 40) 汉英口译 女士们,先生们, 我很高兴参加主题为“文明的和谐与共同繁荣——对人类文明方式的思考”的论坛,并对第三届北京论坛的成功表示祝贺。// 当今世界,在经济、科技、社会等诸多方面获得了飞速发展。但同时又是个充满冲突、纷争和面临环境日益恶化的世界。我们是听任世界这样继续下去,还是共同努力开辟一个和平和可持续发展的时代?这是所有人,包括以奥林匹克运动为代表的世界体育界,都应思考的问题。// 国际奥林匹克委员会作为奥林匹克运动的主导者,充分意识到自己的责任,努力使自己成为不同文明、不同国家、不同政治制度之间沟通的桥梁,人民之间友好相处的纽带。// 奥林匹克运动的宗旨是培养身心和谐发展的人,建设维护人类尊严的社会,为建立一个和平和更加美好的社会做出贡献。它所提倡的价值观是友谊,公平竞争,力争优胜,互相尊重,反对不论是种族、宗教、性别、政治制度等任何形式的歧视。概括起来说,就是英文的三个字:Friendship,Excellence,Respect.// 国际奥林匹克委员会所领导的奥林匹克运动是当前世界上规模最大、影响最深远的文化体育现象。最近几届的奥运会每届都有200多个国家和地区的近两万名运动员和体育管理人员,两千多名记者,七八百万来自本国和外国的观众。电视转播收视量高达400多亿人/时。//奥运会的影响远远超过政治、经济、文化、社会等等各个领域。国际奥林匹克委员会通过奥运会的开幕式、闭幕式、火炬的传递以及奥运会东道国长达数年的文化艺术活动来传播自己的理念,向世界传达和平和友谊的信息并推动不同文明之间的交流。// 国际奥委会认为,体育必须与文化和教育相结合,才能使体育成为它实现目标的手段和载体。国际奥委会前主席认为奥林匹克的精髓是体育与文化和教育的结合。现任主席同样指出,教育和文化是奥林匹克的根本。所以除了奥林匹克运动会外,国际奥委会积极倡导和实施一系列文化和教育计划,并参与联合国专门机构、红十字会等组织所举办的人道主义行动。// 国际奥林匹克委员会建立于1894年,就其文化背景来说,主要是欧洲的文化。它初建时只有15个委员,主要来自欧洲。第一届奥林匹克运动会1896年在希腊举办时只有13国参加,现在国际奥委会所承认的国家和地区奥委会已多达203个,遍及世界各个角落。奥林匹克运动地理上的全球普及,必然要求它文化上的多样性。但这是一个相当漫长的过程。// &nb
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