So so special, magical, universal to our human experience:

Effort. Spirited Competition. Teamwork.

This from Francis:

“The authentic Olympic and Paralympic spirit is an antidote against the tragedy of war and a way to put an end to violence. May sport build bridges, break down barriers, and foster peaceful relations.”

And another example, this awakening is nearly ten years late on my part — better late than never — that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) started facilitating qualifying athletes who are also living as refugees, making it possible for them to complete in the Olympic Games,

The Refugee Olympic Athletes Team, as a symbol of hope for all refugees in the world in order to raise global awareness of the scale of the migrant crisis in Europe.

Under the IOC country code:

EOR – Équipe olympique des réfugiés.

OLYMPIC SPIRIT INDEED,

GOOD.