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"en.20051130.12.3-100"2
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"The fourth principle of the Olympic Charta, the most significant constitution of international sport, unambiguously states that sport constitutes a basic and inalienable human right. Accordingly, a few European constitutions – such as the Greek, Portuguese or Swiss – directly grant the right to physical education and sport. If the right to sport is granted by constitution, then the responsibility of the state in respect of sport, as well as its participation in and support of physical education and sport are unquestionable. The Draft Constitution of the European Union, too, contains direct regulations concerning sport, declaring the importance of sport and acknowledging its significance in European societies. However, as the ratification process has slowed down and is stalling, the inclusion of sport in the European Constitution – which would define the future of European sport – may be jeopardised. Europe is the centre of international sport. No other continent has such a significant participation in sports. Public opinion polls indicate that 70% of European citizens come into daily contact with sport in some form. There is not one family in Europe without at least one family member being affected. Sport has a tremendous potential for bringing together and integrating cultures, nations and ethnic groups, as demonstrated by peaceful world competitions, Olympic games and world championships. This is reflected in the fact that the UN and the European Union dedicated last year and this year to sport and education through sport. It is unfortunate that in spite of the above, the importance of sport is not widely acknowledged within the European Union. Sport is seldom mentioned in budgetary debates, if mentioned at all, as an individual budget item or heading. Appropriate financial support has not been provided to enable the European Union to treat sport in the deserved manner. I believe it is erroneous to take into account only the commercial aspects of sport. The social role of sport far outweighs its commercial nature."@en1
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