The Olympic Oath is a solemn promise made by one athlete, judge, or official, and one coach at the Opening Ceremony of each Olympic Games. It is taken by an athlete from the host country, on behalf of all the athletes, and is similar to the one sworn by Olympic athletes in ancient times. The oath emphasizes the spirit of sportsmanship, respect for the rules, and a commitment to fair play, inclusion, and equality. Since the 2000 Games in Sydney, the oath has included a sentence committing to sport without doping. The first Olympic oath at the Games of the modern era was written by Pierre de Coubertin and has been modified over time to reflect the changing nature of sports competitions
. The text of the oath is: "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams"
