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The first Olympic Games were he Summer Olympics of 1896. They were held in Athens, Greece and 14 countries participated. These countries were: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britian, Greece, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, and Italy
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Where was the first modern Olympic games held?
They were held in Athens, in 1896. ~cjm
Did Nepal ever won the gold medals in Olympic?
HighlightsNepal were first represented by four boxers and two marathon runners at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. They have yet to win an Olympic medal, although Tejbir BURA did win a gold medal in alpi
Why is the person who lits the Olympic torch to start the winter olympic games?
The Torch Relay symbolizes the passing of Olympic traditions from one generation to the next!This flame represented the "endeavor for protection and struggle for victory." It was first introduced into our Modern Olympics at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. Since then, the flame has come to symbolize "the light of spirit, knowledge, and life."
What country enters the winter Olympics first?
In terms of the Parade of Nations, the ceremony during which all Olympic teams enter bearing the flag of their country, Greece is always the first to enter. Having founded the Olympic Games centuries ago, and pioneering the modern international Olympic Games, Greece is given the honour of first entry for all Summer and Winter Olympic Games Parade of Nations ceremonies, including the most recent 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. After this, teams file on in alphabetical order of the host country's language, and the host country itself enters last, but Greece is always the first to enter.
What games were in the olympic in 1896?
The first games of the Olympiad.
