Olympic Games and Intergenerational Interaction: Transmission of Values and Experience Sociocultural Phenomenon of Continuity The Olympic Games represent a unique model of intergenerational interaction operating simultaneously across several temporal dimensions. They connect a deep historical tradition (ancient origins and the rebirth at the end of the 19th century) with modern practice, ensuring the transmission of not only sporting achievements but also ethical values, social norms, and cultural meanings. From a sociological perspective, the Games serve as a powerful institution of socialization, where mentoring, exemplification, and direct communication between generations are structured by the very nature of the sporting competition. This interaction occurs at several levels: within the sporting community, in the space of volunteer activities, and in the global audience of fans, uniting a family in front of screens. Dynamics within the Sports Elite The dialogue between generations is most clearly manifested directly in the Olympic environment. The interaction here is multifaceted: Direct competition and the transfer of experience. At the same Games, it is often possible to encounter veteran athletes and their young competitors, who saw them as idols in their childhood. For example, in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 46-year-old gymnast Oxana Chusovitina (Uzbekistan) competed with athletes born after her fifth Olympics. Her presence became a living lesson of loyalty to sport, and her story a bridge between generations of gymnasts. Similarly, the victory of young Russian fencer Sofya Velikaya in 2016 in Rio was largely prepared by the long-standing school and traditions laid down by previous generations of Soviet and Russian rapier masters. The mentoring (coaching) institution. A significant part of the interaction lies in the "coach-athlete" plane. Often, former Olympians become coaches, transmitting not only technical skills but also the unique experience of overcomin ... Read more