The Olympic Games were first held in Olympia, Greece, in the 8th century BC, which is how they got their name.The games, held every four years, have been a tradition for 1,200 years.
The first ancient Olympic Games were held 1200 years ago between warriors and athletes The first official Olympics took place in 776 BC, and the last one was held in 394 AD.
Emperor Theodosius I banned the Greek Olympics in the fourth century AD due to religious elements, leading to the Olympics' end.
Ancient Greece's Olympics were free from sponsorship, security, or fashion concerns, and the event lasted for five to six months.
After Emperor Theodosius I banned these games, they faded into obscurity. These games were not held for nearly 1,500 years.
In the 19th century, Baron Pierre de Coubertin from France organized the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Despite early challenges and a lack of support from major nations, the games became popular in Paris and St. Louis because there were few other major events happening at that time.
The International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894. In 1948, Dr. Gruss suggested the creation of World Olympic Day. That same year, National Olympic Committees were set up
the first Olympic Day was celebrated on June 23 in several countries, including Greece, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain, Canada,
The five rings, designed by Kuvartin, symbolize the five continents of the world and are represented by the six colours blue, black, yellow, green, red, and white,
The fourth modern Olympics, held in London, featured 2,000 participants, which was more than in the previous three games
The Nazis used the Olympics to showcase their perceived superiority, with participation from the Soviet Union and the United States in the 1950s boosting their popularity.
Johnny Weissmuller, an Olympic swimmer, won five gold medals in swimming in the 1920s. Other artists, including painters, architects, and musicians, also competed for medals.
Women have participated in the Olympics since 1900. The Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year until 1924 and 1992.
The Olympic torch is traditionally lit in ancient Greece at the Temple of Hera using mirrors and sunlight, and transported to the host city, by runners using various vehicles.
The relay and Olympic torch must remain lit throughout the Games. If the torch goes out for any reason, it can only be lit from the backup torch, which remains burning in Greece.