The modern Olympic Truce was first established in 1993, for the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. But its roots are ancient and grounded in the concept of “ekecheiria,” dating back to the ...
REUTERS/Michele Tantussi As is tradition, an Olympic Truce or “Ekecheiria”, calls for a “cessation of hostilities” between countries from seven days before until seven days after the ...
His successor will be elected on March 20 but he will remain till June to ensure a smooth handover. Read more at straitstimes ...