The revival of the Olympic Games

When Richard Chandler, an archaeologist in 1766 assumed the position of the ancient Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, who took a trip on the website of Baron believed that this tradition should be revived. shown that an international sport for different countries were able to promote competition Baron Pierre global peace and unity. Because of his vision, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded.

The ancient Olympic Games

It is believedthat the Olympic Games began in 776 BC at Olympia in the valley located in southwestern Greece. Since the event was held at Olympia, was known as Olympic Games announced. As a symbol for the opening of the event, the altar of Zeus was lit with a flame. Flame extinction marked the end of the event.

Based on historical documents that were stored by Hippias Olympics, the first race was done on foot, in the western Peloponnese to Olympia in 776 BC. The foot race was for the honorZeus, a greek god. The first winner of the race called "Stadium" was Coroebus from Elis, a cook by profession was. "Stade" was a sprint race, which covered a distance of 210 meters. product as a prize, a crown of wild olive Kotinos, served as the crown, and received special recognition and honors in his hometown.

From the only sport that was "Stade", the event also other sports such as boxing famous equestrian events, Pankration, wrestling and pentathlonwhere the player must jump, run, throw a javelin and discus throwing and wrestling. Based on historical records, in 369 AD, had Varasdates the last entry as a boxing champion. Once every four years instead of the last 1100 years, the Olympics has never happened again when Emperor Theodosius banned because of the belief that there was activity charged.

After 1525 years, the Olympic Games was revived, allowing them a way to change how people compete. Instead of destroying each other, theOlympic Games is believed to regulate competition, rivalry and all the nobleman.

The modern Olympic Games

In 1892, Baron Pierre de Coubertin proposed the revival of the Olympic Games, but this was rejected at an international conference of sports. In 1894, Coubertin gathered enough support from nine countries to endorse the revival of the Olympic Games.

The original plan was to keep the event in Paris in 1900, but thanks to the passion of the Greeks,The event took place in 1896 and places the route was changed to Athens in Greece.

Baron Pierre de Coubertin was elected IOC president in 1896 and had thrown a great effort to promote the Olympic Games unpopular. After several years of hard work in 1924, an event truly successful Olympics was held in Paris. 3,000 athletes from 44 nations combined.

Currently, athletes from around the world compete for a medal in this prestigious competition will be. Countrieschoose their best athletes and invest on them, make sure they are the best games in a sports competition for the Olympics.