Abstract
"Influence morale des sports athlétiques" is a seminal discourse delivered by Henri Didon at the Olympic Congress in Le Havre in 1897. Didon, a Dominican friar and a pivotal figure in the revival of the modern Olympic movement, argues that athletic sports are not merely physical exercises but essential tools for moral and intellectual discipline. He emphasizes the role of sports in fostering courage, self-control, and a sense of "chivalry" among youth. By advocating for the integra ...