国际奥委会1974年做出决定：凡在体育工作中模范地遵循奥林匹克精神、成绩卓著以及对奥林匹克事业做出贡献者，可获得奥林匹克勋章。勋章分金、银二种，金质勋章一般授予国家元首和政府首脑等，银质勋章授予体育界领导人和著名运动员。迄今为止，我国共有19人获得这一荣誉。　 The International Olympic Committee made a decision in 1974: Olympic medal can be obtained from those who have modestly followed the Olympic spirit in sports work, made outstanding achievements and made contributions to the Olympic cause. Medal points gold, silver two kinds, the gold medal is generally granted to heads of state and government, etc., the silver medal awarded to sports leaders and famous athletes. So far, a total of 19 people in our country have won this honor.