1Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Olympic Values Study
J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2026, 10(1), Ahead of Print | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.260104
Abstract
The Olympic Day Celebration (ODC) represents a unique and underexplored area of exciting research. This study examined how Olympic values are reflected in the ODC. A qualitative case study design was adopted as the main methodological approach. Results revealed four core values specific to the ODC, referred to as the P4s: preparation value, participation value, program value, practices value. The findings highlight that ODC plays a crucial role in promoting Olympic values through collective participation, inclusivity and effective organization. The absence of prior research on this topic underscores the originality and significance of the present study, which provides a meaningful foundation for future scholarly inquiry in this emerging field.
Keywords
Olympic day celebration, Olympic values, National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka
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