Olympic

Another name for the modern Olympics is the Summer Olympics. Pierre de Coubertin is said to be the father of the modern Olympics. The Olympic Games are the largest and most prestigious sporting event in the world.

The origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece in the eighth century BC give rise to the idea of the modern Olympic Games. On June 23, 1984, Baron Pierre de Coubertin formed the IOC (International Olympic Committee). Under the supervision of this committee, the first meeting of the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.

The symbol and flag of the Olympic Games have a total of 5 circles of blue, yellow, black, green, and red. These five circles indicate five continents. The largest number of Olympic Games is held in London.

Other information:

       > The IOC was formed in 1896 in Paris, France.

       > The IOC's main office is in Luzan, Switzerland.

       > The President of IOC is Thomas Bach (Germany).

       > The Olympic Museum is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

       >  The Olympic Games are called the Greatest Show on Earth.

       > This competition is held every 4 years.

       > The Olympic flag represents five continents in five colors - yellow - Asia, blue - Europe, black - Africa, red - America, green - Oceania.

       > The Winter Olympics began in 1924.

       > Women took part in the first Olympic Games in 1928.

       > The smoke-free Olympics were the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

       > Michael Phelps (22 medals) of the best Olympian of all time.

       > The prize for the winners of the ancient Olympics was the crown of olive leaves.