The Olympic Values Education
Programme at Olympic Agora Beijing 2022

The Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) is a practical set of free and accessible learning and teaching resources that have been created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) designed to inspire and allow young people to experience life values such as excellence, respect and friendship.

Using the context of Olympic sports and the core principles of Olympism, participants are encouraged to experience values-based learning and to assume the responsibilities of good citizenship. OVEP communicates the benefit of sport and physical activity through an understanding of Olympism and its impact on individual health, enjoyment and social interaction.

The OVEP programme for Beijing 2022 used arts integration as a non-formal teaching approach to facilitate understanding of Olympic education concepts.

Two events were held at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, led by Olympian artists. The two former Olympians – Kader Klouchi and Neil Eckersley – reflected on their career paths and demonstrated how they were linked to the Olympic values, as well as art, culture, education and sport. The online workshops welcomed nearly 200 attendees from more than 70 countries around the world, including 40 educators and school representatives, and encouraged children to explore the Olympic values and ideals through creative expression.

These workshops will soon be available here.

For further information, please contact Xenia Kourgouzova on ovep@olympic.org.

Workshops held:
9 February 2022 (ENG) – with Olympian artist Neil Eckersley
16 February 2022 (FRE) – with Olympian artist Kader Klouchi