ASTÉRIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN DÉCINES-CHARPIEU

Today, Joseph de Ca'th Lon, Claire Fontaine and The Grandma are in Décines-Charpieu, Lyon where this afternoon the Northern Star has an important match.

 

After a few days of freezing temperatures, snow and morning fog typical of Stephen King novels, the temperature has moderated and the three friends have gone for a run in the morning, have had lunch and before going to Groupama Stadium, they have been reading another Astérix adventure, this time Astérix at the Olympic Games, next to a stadium that, precisely, was the home of football at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Astérix at the Olympic Games is the 12th comic book album in the Astérix series. Serialized in Pilote issues 434–455 in 1968 (to coincide with the México City Olympics), it was translated into English in 1972 (to coincide with the Munich Olympics). The story satirizes performance-enhancing drug usage in sports.

Authors René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo appear on page 29 in a carved bas-relief at the front of the Olympic Village. Goscinny is calling Uderzo a 'despot' and Uderzo replies with 'tyrant'. The two are pacifying a bull, implying that creating an Astérix story is a Herculean task.

Key Lessons From Astérix At The Olympic Games

-Teamwork. The book emphasizes the importance of teamwork and unity. Astérix and his friends work together to compete in the Olympic Games, showcasing the strength and power of teamwork.

-Overcoming obstacles. The characters in the book face various obstacles and challenges during the Olympic Games. However, they never give up and find creative solutions to overcome these obstacles. This teaches readers the importance of perseverance and resilience.

-Friendship. The book highlights the power of friendship. Astérix and Obélix support each other through thick and thin. Their bond and friendship enable them to face challenges with courage and determination.

-Fair play. The book promotes the value of fair play and sportsmanship. Even though the characters face cheating and unfair tactics from their competitors, they never stoop to the same level. They uphold their moral values and play by the rules, ultimately being rewarded for their integrity.

-Embracing diversity. Astérix and his friends encounter competitors from different countries during the Olympic Games. The book celebrates diversity and teaches readers to embrace different cultures and perspectives. It promotes a message of acceptance and understanding in a multicultural world.

Download Astérix at the Olympic Games by R. Goscinny & A. Uderzo

We have to return to Excellence. 
The village doesn't deserve anything less.

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