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Who invented the olympic games in 1800?
In ancient Greece, the Greeks invented the Olympic Games in honor of their gods. These athletic contests began about 776 BC. The games were held in Olympia, Greece and some of the athletic events included discus throws, running, and wrestling.
Where was Olympian Games in ancient Greece held?
there usually held in Greece City, Greece.
When was the inaugural Olympic Games held in Greece?
The inaugural Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC.
When and where were the first modern olympic games held?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Where were the Olympic Games held in 2005?
no games in 2005. the 2004 games were held in Greece
What were the three other major athletic competitions held in Greece other than the Olympics?
Nemean Games, Isthmian Games,and Pythian Games
What is the Sacred place where the Greeks held athletic contests every four years?
The ancient games were held on the plain of Olympia in Peloponnesos, Greece.
Why were dramatic festivals held in ancient Greece?
They were part of religious festivities in honour of the god/gods, just as athletic games were.
In ancient Greece why were athletic competitions held?
To honor the gods.
Where did first olympics held?
The Ancient Olympic Games were a religious and athletic festival held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece among representatives of several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. Answer: Olympia, Greece
The Olympics were not the only famous ancient athletic games held in Greece?
No, other cities vied for the financial and other benefits - the Nemean Games, Isthmean Games etc.
Who invented the olympic games in 1800?
In ancient Greece, the Greeks invented the Olympic Games in honor of their gods. These athletic contests began about 776 BC. The games were held in Olympia, Greece and some of the athletic events included discus throws, running, and wrestling.
Where was Olympian Games in ancient Greece held?
there usually held in Greece City, Greece.
When was the inaugural Olympic Games held in Greece?
The inaugural Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC.
Where were the first original olympic games held in ancient times?
They were held in Olympia, ancient Greece, hence the name for the event, The Olympics. This is also why Greece held the first modern Olympics, why their athletes always come out first in the parade, and why the national anthem of Greece is played at all closing ceremonies.
When and where were the first modern olympic games held?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Where were the Olympic games originally held?
the original Olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece.
