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It is believed that the Roman emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, abolished the Games because of their pagan influences.
It is believed that the Roman emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, abolished the Games because of their pagan influences.
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Who brought back the olympic games after theodosius banned them?
French man Baron Pierre Johnson
Why was japan banned in 1948 Olympics games?
Japan and Germany were not allowed by the International Olympic Committee to send athletes to the 1948 Games due to their involvement in World War II.
Where were the 1993 Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.
Why were there no Olympic games summer games held in 2001?
Because it was not an Olympic year
When and where were the Olympic games set?
in 1600 BC at Greece the Olympic games were set.
Who is currently banned from the Winter Olympic games?
london
Why was south Africa banned from attending the olympic games in 1964?
i dont now
How many centuries had the olympic games been held before they were banned?
1876
What roman emperor banned olympic games in ad 394?
what roman emporer who got banned from the Olympics in 394
Why were the Olympic Games banished?
One of Rome's Christian emperors banned the Olympic Games, which had originally been held in honor of the gods who dwelled on Mount Olympus.
Why did the ancient olympic games die out?
They were banned by the Emperor Theodosius for being un-Christian.
Why did the greek Olympics stop?
because of the king that was elected was christian but the olympic games was a pagan sport so he banned all things pagan including the olympic games
Has Austria participated in every Summer Olympic Games?
No. The International Olympic Committee banned Austria from participating in the 1920 Summer Games in Antwerp due to their involvement in World War I as a German ally. Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria were also banned from the 1920 Games as well as Germany.
Which country competed in the 2004 summer Olympics but has been banned from the current Olympic games?
The country Iraq was banned from the Olympics in the year of 2008.
Were women aloud at the olympic games?
Yes. Women are allowed in the Modern Olympic Games, both as participants, and as spectators. Women were banned from the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, (both as participating athletes and as spectators), but, women are certainly allowed in the Modern Olympic Games.
Who brought back the olympic games after theodosius banned them?
French man Baron Pierre Johnson
Is Justin Gatlin running at the 2008 Olympic games?
No he is not, as he is currently banned for professional Track and Field running.
