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The ancient Greeks invented the Olympics. The early olympics included boxing, chariot racing, discuss, javelin, running, and wrestling.
Orsuippus from Megars and Acanthus of Sparta are early "named" winners. One of the many named...
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Some of the major events that took place in the Ancient China were Confucius, a philosopher and thinker was born, the beginning of the spring and autumn, the building of the Great Wall of China and the Battle of the Red Cliffs. China is known as the worldÕs four early civilizations.
The modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece in 1896. The events contested included track, wrestling, field events, cycling, gymnastics, weight lifting and many of the other sports that fans continue to enjoy today.
An early form of Badminton was first played in ancient Greece.
The Tokyo Olympics in 1964 were the first, although volleyball was played as a demonstration sport in the Olympics as early as 1924.
We still use many of the Olympic events that were used in Ancient Greece.
Continues to promote cross-cultural relations.
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