This is evidence that does not forget. It is not confused by the excitement of the moment. It is not absent because human witnesses are. It is factual evidence. Physical evidence cannot be wrong; it cannot perjure itself; it cannot be wholly absent. Only its interpretation can err.
Oath definition, a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath. See more. Dictionary.com
It is part of the protocol of the Opening Ceremony, and is taken by an athlete from the host country, on behalf of all the other athletes. The Oath is similar to the one sworn by the athletes at the ancient Olympic Games.The only difference is that now the athletes take the oath holding the Olympic flag rather than on the entrails of a sacrificial animal. The modern Olympic oath was written by Pierre de Coubertin.he Oath is similar to the one sworn by the athletes at the ancient Olympic Games. The only difference is that now the athletes take the oath holding the Olympic flag rather than on the entrails of a sacrificial animal. The modern Olympic oath was written by Pierre de Coubertin.