««From the History of the Olympic GamesFrom the History of the Olympic Games»»AuthorAuthor:: Kruhmaleva AlenaKruhmaleva Alena

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Teacher: Neretina Olga SergeevnaTeacher: Neretina Olga Sergeevna

The original Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in 776 b. c.The original Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in 776 b. c. The people wanted to live in peace with their neighbours. That`s why small The people wanted to live in peace with their neighbours. That`s why small

states stayed out of wars.states stayed out of wars. All wars were stopped in Greece.All wars were stopped in Greece.

The first games were called the Olympic The first games were called the Olympic Games and were held about a thousand Games and were held about a thousand years before our era.years before our era.

These games were a part of a festival including These games were a part of a festival including competitions in wrestling, long jumps, foot racing, competitions in wrestling, long jumps, foot racing, rowing, running and others. All athletes promised to rowing, running and others. All athletes promised to compete honestly and keep the rules.compete honestly and keep the rules.

The games were for men only. The games were for men only.

Greek women couldn`t participate and also watch the Olympics.

The winners were called The winners were called ««olympionicsolympionics»». They received the . They received the first awards immediately after the first awards immediately after the

competition. The herald would place competition. The herald would place a palm branch in his handsa palm branch in his hands;; red red

ribbons were tied on his head and ribbons were tied on his head and hands(as a mark of victory). Also hands(as a mark of victory). Also

they were awarded olive wreaths and they were awarded olive wreaths and cups of olive oil. This tradition has cups of olive oil. This tradition has survived. The herald announce the survived. The herald announce the name of the Olympic winner, his name of the Olympic winner, his father`s name and his homeland.father`s name and his homeland.

The first modern Olympic Games were The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896.held in Athens in 1896.

People from many countries practiced different kinds People from many countries practiced different kinds of sports and games. They wanted to make friends of sports and games. They wanted to make friends and compete with sportsmen from other lands.and compete with sportsmen from other lands.

► In 1908 the women were allowed to compete for the In 1908 the women were allowed to compete for the first time.first time.

After the Second World War (1945) the After the Second World War (1945) the Olympic Games are held every fourth Olympic Games are held every fourth year in different countries.year in different countries.

No Olympic Games can start without the Olympic No Olympic Games can start without the Olympic Flame, the symbol of friendly competition, which Flame, the symbol of friendly competition, which comes from Greece on Olympia.comes from Greece on Olympia.

The Olympic emblem is five linked ringsThe Olympic emblem is five linked rings:: blue, yellow, black, green and red. It blue, yellow, black, green and red. It

means five continents. Any national flag means five continents. Any national flag contains at least one of these colours.contains at least one of these colours.

The words of Baron Pierre de CoubertinThe words of Baron Pierre de Coubertin:: ««It`s a It`s a great honor to win, but still a greater honor to great honor to win, but still a greater honor to competecompete»» became an Olympic motto. became an Olympic motto.

The idea of the Olympic Games means friendship and The idea of the Olympic Games means friendship and cooperation among the people of the world.cooperation among the people of the world.

Real peace can be achieved through sport!Real peace can be achieved through sport!

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