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In light of the extremely elaborate opening and closing festivities, I would say that the Olympics still qualifies as a festival. It is certainly not limited strictly to athletic competition.
To unite each part of Greece for these one games (Olympics), and to stop all war until the games were over. Just for fun, really. :P
When people outgrow competition.
Asterme rikey and loopeing (these are all Greek)
The term 'paralympic games' is a common noun unless referring to a specific athletic competition; for example:XIV Paralympic Games, LondonX Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver
Athletic and equestrian sports.
the Olympic Games .
Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.
The first figure skating competition at the Olympics was at the 1908 Games in London.
Nemean Games, Isthmian Games,and Pythian Games
The reason for the Olympics is that they are fun!!!!!!! :-)
All of the games