Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Greece. According to the Odyssey epic legend, it is said to be the sacred place and home of the ancient Greek gods. This mountain range was the birthplace of the Olympic Games millennium B.C.
Olympiads is a feast for the god Zeus. Each state sends its own representatives to compete in various sports. In the beginning there was only running. Then it was added to the 5 main sports, there are running, long jumping, discus throwing, javelin throwing and wrestling. Only men were allowed to compete and be spectators.
Athletes will compete without clothing, to show off the proportions of the body that was popular in those days. The winner will be rewarded with a crown made of olive leaves and was honored to travel around every state as a representative of the gods.
During the competition,
various states where there may be
conflicts, an armistice must be
established to send representatives to
participate in the competition. It is
the spirit of the Olympics that
transcends all conflicts, leaving only
athleticism. After more than 1200 years
of running the competition, this
competition has been
cancelled.
The first modern Olympics
were held in 1896 in Athens. To
commemorate the ancient Olympic Games
and the competition is scheduled to be
held every 4 years with the member
nations rotating to host. Sports are
added according to the appropriateness
of the era.
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A brief history of 'Olympic Games' from the celebration of the gods to the sport of the whole world – THE STANDARD