Olympic Games

What is the history and significance of the Olympic Games?

The history of the Games goes back around 3,000 years, to the Peloponnese in Ancient Greece. Sports contests organised at Olympia took place every four years and acquired the name Olympic Games. We do not know exactly when they started, but the date of 776 BC is often cited in written sources.

The Olympic Games are one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, with a history that stretches back over 2,700 years. The original Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, and were dedicated to the Greek god Zeus. The games were held every four years and featured a variety of athletic competitions, including running, boxing, wrestling, and chariot racing. The games were eventually discontinued in the 4th century AD, but were revived in 1896, with the first modern Olympic Games being held in Athens, Greece. Today, the games are still held every four years and have expanded to include a wide range of sports and