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The Olympic Games are a modern group of internationally-participated competitions, held alternatively every 2 years in either summer or winter. The term also refers to the ancient version, which was more of a festival, that occurred in Greece.

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i think the olympic games that are going to be played in Beijing are soccer Archery cricked swimming and a few more

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The function of the Olympic Games is to foster friendship and a sense of community among all nations in the world. They also promote competition and encourage hopeful peace.

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The Olympic Games started in Greece, with most of the same events

e.g. swimming and the javelin

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it's about bringing countries together and to make peace.

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i think the olympic games is a very good thing because it helps you show what skills you have and what you can do best

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It depends upon the particular Olympics. There are summer and winter Olympics. An example of a summer Olympic game is Basketball. An example of a winter Olympic game is Ice Hockey.

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I'll give you 2; Hurdles, and Javelin

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