Olympic games

Olympic Games

The Olympic Games (pronunciation: /ˈɒlɪmpɪk ɡeɪmz/) are an international multi-sport event, considered the world's foremost sports competition. The Games are held every four years, with Summer and Winter Games alternating, meaning they each occur every four years but two years apart.

Etymology

The term "Olympic" comes from Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, where the ancient Olympic Games were held. The word "games" is derived from the Old English "gamen", meaning "joy, fun, amusement".

History

The Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC in Olympia. They were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of ancient Greece. The modern Olympic Games started in 1894, inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, leading to the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.

Events

The Olympic Games consists of multiple sporting events. These include athletics, swimming, Gymnastics, and many others. Each event has its own set of rules and regulations, overseen by the International Olympic Committee and the respective International Sports Federations.

Symbols

The Olympic Games have several symbols including the Olympic rings, the Olympic flame, and the Olympic medals. The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger".

Related Terms

• Paralympic Games: A multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities or intellectual impairments. This includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy.
• Youth Olympic Games: An international multi-sport event organized by the International Olympic Committee for athletes aged 14 to 18.
• Winter Olympic Games: A major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice.

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