world_organizations medium Fill in the Blank

The IOC's Olympic Truce, revived in 1993, calls for a cessation of hostilities during the Olympic Games to allow safe passage for athletes and officials and promote peace through _____, respecting the UN Charter.

  1. diplomacy
  2. sanctions
  3. mediation
  4. arbitration

Answer: diplomacy

The Olympic Truce (Ekecheiria) is a UN-endorsed resolution urging member states to observe peace before, during, and after the Games. It leverages sport's convening power to create windows for dialogue, humanitarian access, and conflict de-escalation, advancing the Olympic ideal of peace.

Topic International Olympic Committee
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, UPSC
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