bThe Ancient Olympic Games When were the first Olympic Games? The first known Olympic Games was recorded in around 776 BC in Olympia‚ Greece. They were celebrated until 396 AD. What events took place in the Ancient Olympic Games? The Ancient Olympic Games consisted of only one race‚ the "stade" race‚ which was the length of the stadium and between 180 and 240 metres long (we don’t know for sure). Over the years more running races and other events were added‚ including boxing‚ wrestling
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The Ancient Olympic Games is a series of competitions held between representatives of several city-states from Ancient Greece‚ which featured mainly athletic but also combat and chariot racing events.[1] The origin of these Olympics is shrouded in mystery and legend.[2] One of the most popular myths identifies Heracles and his father Zeus as the progenitors of the Games.[3][4][5] According to legend‚ it was Heracles who first called the Games "Olympic" and established the custom of holding them every
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Choose the correct variant. 1. Competitions involving physical strength___________________ A. have interested people since the 19th century B. date from prehistoric times C. were initiated by the American Indians 2. Interest in sports and games increased_________ A. as a result of greater participation in them B. during the 19th century C. due to the improvement of the facilities and wider coverage of the events 3. The phrase "Administered by Jockey Club" means:__________ A. the
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After the closing ceremony The Sydney 2000 Games were the largest yet. Despite their size‚ with a record breaking number of athletes participating; they were well organised‚ renewing faith in the Olympic Movement. The Olympic committee also spent $6 million Australian dollars in funding to combat the use of illicit drugs in sport‚ that previous Olympics have had so much trouble with in the past . The money was used to enhance drugs research into detecting the use of drugs
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Olympic games in modern world The most important sport event in the world for today undoubtedly are Olympic Games in Sochi. The Olympics - it’s a great honor for any country. Our compatriots can be proud of the fact that this great sport event took place in Russia‚ and it emerged as the clear statement of greatness of country. Almost every nation sends teams of selected athletes to take part. The purposes of the Olympic Games are to foster the ideal of a "A Healthy Mind In a Healthy Body "
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What have been the (economic) benefits of the 2012 Olympics Games? The 2012 Olympic games have had strong advantages and disadvantages on the economy and the country as a whole. The Olympic games brought a significant amount of benefits to the UK‚ both on the financial and social side. For example: due to the tourism it included or the transport improvements for the population. The UK hosting the Olympics did also propose a disadvantageous side to the country for several reasons‚ such as: many
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History and Origin of the Ancient Olympic Games Stephanie Butcher History 301 History of Ancient Greece 05/26/2012 Introduction The ancient Olympic games represent a part of Ancient Greek history that the world continues to celebrate today. Every four years world nations gather at a specific site to compete in the Olympic games. This coming together of world nations symbolizes a time of peace and unity among the world. With every victory came honor‚ glory and pride for the winning
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India first participated in Olympics in 1900 in Paris. The country was repre sented by Norman Pritchard‚ an Anglo Indian who was holidaying in Paris during that time. The Indian Olympic Association is responsible for the preparation and participation of competitors in the Olympic Games as well as in Regional events like Commonwealth and Asian Games. There is a separate federation at national level in each game/sport which assists the Indian Olympic Association and preparation of
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The Olympic Games are an event athletes train their entire lives for. What some do not know‚ however‚ is that the Olympic Games originated in Greece and were held at Olympia‚ in Zeus’s honor‚ as he was the God of all Gods. Although there were several events held in other god’s honors‚ this is the one that is still around‚ occurring every four years in different parts of the world. Winning or even placing in the events the Olympic Games host is a great honor for yourself and for your country. This
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The Economic Impact of the Olympic Games With the Olympic games being held in Sydney this year‚ I wondered if perhaps the performance of the economy was being affected in part by the fiscal stimulus provided by Olympic construction in Sydney and other parts of the country. Australia’s economy has been performing well recently‚ suggesting that there might be some effect. Over the last five years‚ growth in Australia’s gross domestic product has averaged 4.35%‚ almost a full point above it’s thirty
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