Olympic Charter - Protection of Olympism As A Belief

Protection of Olympism As A Belief

There has been a suggestion from lawyers that, in the UK, those with a strong belief in Olympism could benefit from protection against discrimination in exactly the same way that followers of Islam, Christianity, Judaism or any other religion are protected.

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