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Aquatics [1],
Archery,
SOME of the Athletics events [2]
Badminton,
Baseball,
Basketball,
Boat related events (Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing),
Cycling,
Fencing,
Football,
Gymnastics,
Handball,
Judo,
Shooting,
Softball,
Table Tennis,
Taekwondo [3],
Tennis,
Triathalon,
Volleyball,
Winter Olympic Events [4].
[1] Modern events NOT included in ancient games include: Swimming, Diving, Water Polo.
[2] Modern events NOT included in ancient games include: Hurdles, Steeplechase, Relay races, Walking, High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Hammer Throw, and various footrace distances that were not originally in the games.
[3] Taekwondo was NOT in the ancient games, BUT they did have a form of mixed Martial Arts.
[4] Modern events NOT included in ancient games include: Alpine Skiing, Biathalon, Bobsleigh, Cross-country skiing, Curling, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Ice hockey, Luge, Nordic combined, Short track speed skating, Skeleton, Ski jumping, Snowboarding, Speed Skating.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_Olympics#Sports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Winter_Olympics
What else can I help you with?
Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
Who invented archery at the olympic games?
Archery was first included in the Olympic Games in 1900 during the Paris Games, but it does not have a single inventor. The sport has ancient roots, with archery practices dating back thousands of years. The modern Olympic archery format has evolved over time, influenced by various cultures and archery traditions. The International Archery Federation (World Archery) now governs the sport at the Olympics.
How has the ancient Olympics influnced the modern Olympics?
The Greek Olympics were similar to our modern Olympics in the sense that people belonging to every nationality would have the chance to come togethor for a short period of time and take part in a little friendly competition. It was meant to show to all Greeks that through their mutual appreciation of athleticism, they were culturally unified. In a way it was a diplomatic gesture the same way it is today, because it showed that very distinct groups of people could find one thing in common which they could all hold respect for.
How have the Olympics changed the last 100 years?
The Olympic game today are, far more than anything else, a commercial venture as opposed to a competition between amateurs. The actual sports activities are simply the 'hook' on which the rest of the spectacle is hung and have become almost incidental.
What was the ancient Olympic Games symbol?
the ancient Greek Olympic symbol was five different coloured wreaths exactly positioned like the ones now.
How did the ancient olympic games stop?
The ancient Olympics stopped because there are now more people that are modern than ancient and people will get fed up having to watch old sports and the Olympics will lose their career
Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
What did the Olympics consist of?
The ancient Olympic games consists of series of athletic competitions among representatives of city states of ancient Greece. Now all the countries are participating in these games.
What are the same about the ancient and modern Olympics?
Women are now allowed to compete and there is a Marathon and there is winter Olympics and many more sports and no going naked. Ancient Olympic and Modern Olympic has a lots of events.
If the olympics never canceled how many ancient olympic games would have been held?
Divide the years between now and 776 BCE by 4 and you get your answer.
Why do you have the Olympics games now?
because Pierre De coubertin made the modern Olympic games
Are the 2012 Olympics over yet?
yes 2012 olympic games are over now
What holds the flame at the olympic games?
The olympic torch represents the theft of fire from Zeus by Prometheus the giant. It also might represent a relay run in the late Ancient Olympics in which a team of runners passed a torch between them and the last runner lit a huge torch. It is a tradition to light the flame at the beginning of all Modern Olympics.
How do the Ancient Olympic Games compare with the Modern Olympic Games?
- They were playing in naked but right now they are wearing Olympic clothes. - Right now it changed lots of designs. - In Ancient Olympic they didn't had torch relay, in modern Olympic they have torch relay. - In Ancient Olympic they didn't had a flag, but right now we have the six colorful ring flag.
Where is the Olympic flame lit for the winter Olympics and the summer Olympics?
The flame is lit wherever the games are. Right now in Vancouver, in two years it will be in London.
Were women allowed to compete in the olympic games?
In the ancient Olympic games women were not allowed to compete, but now they are.
How are the Olympic games different now from the Olympics long ago?
i do not know sorry its for my homework and yall need to tell me
