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The Olympic Games have a fascinating history that dates back thousands of years, changing from ancient traditions to becoming the world's top sporting event. Here's a closer look at the story:


Ancient Olympic Games
Origin: The games were held in Olympia, Greece, as early as 776 BCE, though they might have started even earlier.


Purpose: They were a religious celebration dedicated to Zeus, the ruler of the Greek gods.


Events: At first, the only event was a 192-meter race called the stade.
Over time, it grew to include wrestling, boxing, chariot racing, and the pentathlon.

Frequency: The games took place every four years, usually in August or September.


Participants: Only free Greek men were allowed to take part, and they competed without clothing.


Decline: The games lost their popularity after the Roman Empire took over Greece.
They were officially stopped around 400 CE because they were linked to pagan beliefs.

Revival of the Modern Olympics
Visionary: A French educator named Baron Pierre de Coubertin created the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894.


First Modern Games: The first modern games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896 with 280 athletes from 12 countries taking part in 43 events.


Growth: The Olympics expanded to include the Winter Games (first held in Chamonix, France, in 1924), the Paralympics, Youth Olympics, and Continental Games.


Olympic Games Today
Structure: The Summer and Winter Games now take place every two years, alternating each time.


Participants: More than 200 teams from countries and territories around the world take part.


Governance: The IOC, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, oversees the Olympic Games.


Symbolism:
Torch Relay: This tradition shows the link between the ancient and modern games.

Five Rings: These represent the five major regions of the world.

Motto: "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together."


Fun Facts
The first Olympic marathon in 1896 was based on the famous run from Marathon to Athens in 490 BCE.

In ancient Greece, time was measured in Olympiads, which were four-year periods between games.

Today, professional athletes compete, which is different from the original idea that only amateurs should take part.

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