OLYMPICS
Prepared by: Sharmaine C. Bernabat
What is a Olympics?
• The Olympics is a global multi-sport event that brings
together athletes from various countries to compete in
a wide range of sporting disciplines. It is considered
the world's foremost sports competition, with
thousands of athletes participating in both individual
and team events.
Origin and History
• The modern Olympics originated from the
ancient Olympic Games, which were held in
Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to
the 4th century AD. These ancient games were
dedicated to the Olympian gods and were a
vital part of ancient Greek culture.
Origin and History
• The modern Olympic Games were founded by
Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator
and historian, who was inspired by the ancient
Olympic Games. He believed that sports could
promote peace and understanding among
nations.
Origin and History
• The first modern Olympic Games were
held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, with
athletes from 14 countries participating in
43 events.
Origin and History
The 14 countries that participated in the 1896 Athens Olympic Games were:
1. Greece 8. Austria
2. United States 9. Denmark
3. Germany 10. Italy
4. France 11. Switzerland
5. Great Britain 12. Sweden
6. Hungary 13. Belgium
7. Australia 14. Bulgaria
Origin and History
As for the events, they included a variety of sports such as athletics, cycling, fencing,
gymnastics, shooting, swimming, tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling, among others.
• Athletics: Track and field events like sprinting, long jump, high jump, discus
throw, javelin throw, and marathon.
• Cycling: Road race and track cycling events.
• Fencing: Foil, épée, and sabre fencing competitions.
• Gymnastics: Artistic gymnastics events including floor exercises, pommel horse,
rings, parallel bars, and horizontal bar.
Origin and History
• Shooting: Pistol and rifle shooting competitions.
• Swimming: Races in various distances including freestyle, breaststroke,
backstroke, and butterfly strokes.
• Tennis: Singles and doubles tennis matches.
• Weightlifting: Competitions involving lifting weights in various categories.
• Wrestling: Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling matches.
These were among the events that made up the program of the first modern Olympic
Games in 1896.
Objectives of the Olympics:
1. Promote international understanding and friendship.
2. Encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
3. Showcase athletic excellence and achievement.
4. Serve as a platform for cultural exchange and celebration.
5. Promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Paralympics:
• The Paralympic Games are a multi-sport event
for athletes with physical disabilities,
including mobility disabilities, amputations,
blindness, and cerebral palsy.
• The Paralympics follow the Olympic Games
and are governed by the International
Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Paralympics:
• The Paralympic Games, initially known as the International Wheelchair
Games, were first held in Rome, Italy, in 1960. They were organized to
coincide with the Summer Olympic Games of that year.
• The Paralympic Games are typically held every four years, shortly after the
conclusion of the Olympic Games, and feature athletes with a range of
physical disabilities competing in various sports. The Paralympics have
grown significantly since their inception, with more sports being added and
increasing global participation.
Paralympics (example)
• An example of a Paralympic sport is wheelchair basketball,
where athletes compete in specially designed wheelchairs.
Youth Olympics:
• The Youth Olympic Games are an
international multi-sport event for young
athletes, aged 15 to 18, from around the world.
• The Youth Olympics aim to inspire and engage
young people in sports and promote the
Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and
respect.
Youth Olympics:
• The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) were first held in Singapore in 2010.
They were created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a
way to engage and inspire young athletes around the world, promoting the
Olympic values of friendship, respect, and excellence.
• Similar to the Olympics, the Youth Olympic Games are held every four
years, with both summer and winter editions. They feature athletes
between the ages of 14 and 18 competing in various sports, along with
cultural and educational programs aimed at developing the athletes both on
and off the field of play.
Youth Olympics (example)
• An example of a Youth Olympic event is the Youth Olympic
Games held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2018.
Special Olympics:
• The Special Olympics is a global organization
that provides sports training and competition
opportunities for individuals with intellectual
disabilities.
• The Special Olympics aim to promote inclusion,
acceptance, and empowerment for people with
intellectual disabilities through sports.
Special Olympics:
• It was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 and held its first
international games in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the same year.
• The Special Olympics World Games are typically held every two
years, alternating between summer and winter editions. These games
bring together thousands of athletes from around the world to
compete in a variety of sports, promoting inclusion, acceptance, and
the abilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics (example)
• An example of a Special Olympics event is the Special Olympics World
Games, which are held every two years and feature a wide range of sports
for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Summer and Winter Olympics:
• The Summer Olympics and Winter
Olympics are two separate editions of the
Olympic Games, each featuring different
sports and disciplines.
Summer and Winter Olympics:
• The Summer Olympics include sports such as
athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and basketball,
and are typically held in warmer climates.
• The Winter Olympics include sports such as
skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and figure
skating, and are typically held in colder
climates.
Summer and Winter Olympics:
• The Olympic Games are held every four years;
since 1994, they have been alternated between
the Summer and Winter Olympics every two
years during the four-year period. Their creation
was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games,
held in Olympia, Greece from the 8th century B
Olympic Rings:
• The Olympic rings are a symbol of the Olympic
Games and represent the five continents of the
world – Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and
Australia.
• The rings are interlocking and colored blue,
yellow, black, green, and red, with at least one of
these colors appearing on the flag of every nation.
Olympic Rings:
Olympic Rings:
• Blue: Europe
• Yellow: Asia
• Black: Africa
• Green: Australia
• Red: America
