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    This document discusses the history and details of the Olympic Games. It provides information on the origins of the Olympics in ancient Greece and the modern Olympics starting in 1896. It outlines the addition of new sports over time and details on aspects like the torch relay, medal composition, and popularity of certain events.

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    This document discusses the history and details of the Olympic Games. It provides information on the origins of the Olympics in ancient Greece and the modern Olympics starting in 1896. It outlines the addition of new sports over time and details on aspects like the torch relay, medal composition, and popularity of certain events.

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    This document discusses the history and details of the Olympic Games. It provides information on the origins of the Olympics in ancient Greece and the modern Olympics starting in 1896. It outlines the addition of new sports over time and details on aspects like the torch relay, medal composition, and popularity of certain events.

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    INTRODUCTION

    Various Athletic Events


    1 AFC CHAMPIONS 5 GYMNASIADE
    9 COMMONWEALTH
    LEAGUE GAMES

    BOLIVARIAN ASIAN INDOOR AND


    2 AFRICAN GA`MES 6 GAMES 10 MARTIAL ARTS
    GAMES

    3 CENTRAL AMERICAN CENTRAL AMERICAN


    ASIAN GAMES 7 GAMES 11 AND CARIBBEAN
    GAMES

    EUROPEAN MACCABIAH ISLAMIC


    4 GAMES
    8 GAMES 12 SOLIDARITY GAMES
    FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER

    THE OLYMPIC GAMES


    Ever wondered what the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolize?
    How have the modern games changed over time?
    Find out the answers to these questions and more about the
    Olympics.
    The first Olympic Games in 1896 had nine sport
    1896 competitions. Since then many sports have been
    added (and removed) from the program.

    MARATHON
    The first modern Olympic Games
    in 1896 included a marathon,
    which was designed specifically to
    pay homage to Ancient Greece.
    Five sports that have been part
    of every summer Olympic Games

    Track and
    Field Gymnastics

    Swimming.
    Fencing
    Cycling
    BROADCASTING
    The first Olympic Games The Olympic Games weren't
    to be televised were the televised worldwide until the
    Berlin Olympics in 1936. Rome Olympics in 1960.
    TOP FIVE MOST
    POPULAR EVENTS

    1 Track and 2 Gymnastics


    Field

    3 Soccer 5 Swimming
    4 Basket Ball
    TORCH RELAY
    The modern use of the Olympic
    flame began in 1936. Greek
    ritual also included torch relays,
    although this was not actually
    part of the Olympic Games.

    Traditionally the Olympic


    flame originates in Olympia,
    Greece and is rekindled
    every two years using the
    sun's rays and a concave
    reflective mirror
    1908
    The first time athletes marched into
    the stadium behind their nations'
    flags was in London.

    1908
    The first time a swimming pool was
    used for swimming events.

    1912
    The first Olympic Games to include
    competitors from all five continents.
    OLYMPIC FLAG
    The five interlocking rings of the Olympic flag symbolize
    the five continents of the world LINKED TOGETHER IN
    FRIENDSHIP.

    AUSTRALIA AFRICA AMERICAS

    ASIA EUROPE
    HOW MUCH GOLD
    IS THERE IN
    AN OLYMPIC
    GOLD MEDAL?
    The Olympic Gold Medal is made of
    silver with a 6 gram coating of gold.
    8
    The most Gold
    Fun Fact:

    THE VICTORY PODIUM


    WAS FIRST USED IN
    1932.
    Medals ever won by
    a single individual in
    1920 a single Olympics.
    Michael Phelps,
    The only Olympian USA, won them in
    1984
    ever to be awarded the
    Nobel Peace Prize was the 2008 Beijing
    Philip Noel-Baker of Olympics.
    Great Britain, who won
    First time professional
    the silver medal in the
    athletes were officially
    1500-meter dash.
    allowed to compete in
    the Games.
    By: Virat Gupta

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