36 sports
There are 26 sports.
No, the Olympic games were developed by the earlier Greek civilisation and had died out before the Roman empire developed. The Olympic games were "revived" much later in the time of the British Empire (by the English). Save
The 'modern' Olympic games began in 1896.
The Olympics are not paid. The Olympic committee pays travel expenses.
Tickets to the 2013 Olympics?Those will be absolutely free.
Generally the sports in the Olympics do not change much but have through out history I'm sure. I doubt the Greco-Romans competed in taekwando or the balance beam.
No. In fact the ancient games have little resemblance to our modern Olympics. Modern sports events are so much more complex than in days of old. These did not include riding horses.
they don't get paid to play in the olympics. it is a privalege to play
According to the London Olympics, £261 million, and seven lives. Seriously.
Very much so. Look at the Munich Olympics, and the 1968 Olympics black power salute. Hope this helps. :)
about 1 billion dollars has been spent in the olympic games
people have to practice as much as they can to be like an olympic athlete because you are representing your country.