OLY PLY PEACE CITIES* ('OPC')!

OPC VISION

Imagine all 63* Host Cities of the Olympic, Paralympic, & Youth Games relighting symbolic flames in a global, unified, and synchronized celebration on the eve of each new set of Games** -- kicking off at LA 2028.  •  To this add on-the-ground local events and programs developed with local PEACE partners promoting the core ideals and values of the Games  (Peace through sport!) to youth and others.  •  Then imagine the entire effort led by athletes and other inspired local officials and stakeholders working together to keep the Spirit of the Games alive, long after the competitions end and the Games move on.   •   This the essence of OLY PLY PEACE CITIES (OPC). 

OPC MISSION

Engage and empower Host City athletes and stakeholders.  •  Create a brand-new Olympic & Paralympic tradition within the international movement promoting the essential PEACE mission of the Games  •  Showcase each Host City’s unique traditions, experiences, and hallowed grounds -- uniting all Cities globally as enduring platforms of peace.

An Invitation to all OLY PLY Inspired Stakeholders -- Individuals & Organizations.

Athletes (former and current) are invited to use their status to share Olympic & Paralympic values and ideals. • Local City Officials/Agencies are invited to reactivate the energy and excitement of the Games in their cities. • Legacy sites (sporting venues, museums) and local PEACE partners are invited to design and execute on-the-ground local events and programs for youth and others.  •  Local Games volunteers, private citizens,  schools, sports clubs, businesses, media and tourism groups -- all are invited to promote PEACE through SPORT!