olympic gold order

Hi, i see its sports forum. so some of you are related to sports...here,i have a question on sports.

i want to know what is "olympic gold order" ? i have seen many political personalities has been the recipient of this award.

i just want to know, why this award is given ? is it for social affairs ? is it for best political achievements or what ? (becoz those political people have not participated in olymic games but they got it !!)