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When were the Olympics originally considered as a religious event?
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When was gymnastics considered an Olympic event?
Gymnastics was considered a sport in the olympics in 1954.
How many religions will be in 2012 Olympics?
The Olympics are an athletic event, not a religious event. Any person who has a sufficiently good athletic ability can compete in the Olympics, no matter what religious belief that person may have. Olympic competitors are sponsored by their nation of origin, so nationality does get involved, but religion does not.
What is an athletic event?
An athletic event is an even that involves sports or competition. For example, the Olympics are considered the biggest and most well known athletic event.
Do the Olympics have boxing as an event?
yes they do have a boxing event in the olympics
What event did women take part in ancient greek Olympics?
None - it was a male religious celebration in honour of the god Zeus.
What is the biggest sporting event?
it was originally the Olympics but know it is the fifa world cup also the European cup attracts a lot of people .
What famous games are not played in the Olympics?
Golf, for example, is not an Olympic event. Originally they used Live pigeons for the shooting competition ! There are many games & sports which do not feature in the Olympics, Cricket is another...
Did the Olympics start in medieval times?
No. The Olympics were a religious athletic contest observed in Ancient Greece until the coming of Christianity. They were revived as an international sporting event in the late 19th century.
What Olympic event takes place after the Olympics?
No other event occurs after the Olympics. What about the Winter Olympics for snow type events and then the para Olympics.
Is roller skating an Olympic event?
No, it was going to be considered with other rollersports, but the Olympic commitee chose not to include it in the Olympics.
What is a ten event Olympics sport called?
A decathlon is a ten event sport at the Olympics.
In the Beijing games 2008 what happens in the event luge?
luge is a winter Olympics event, the Beijing Olympics were the summer Olympics
