What was the purpose of the Olympics?

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olympics was to create a competition which athletes around the world can join in together. There is also award which can prove their efforts. The ancient Olympics honored the gods. The modern Olympics are to encourage international community and cooperation. The reason there is Olympics is because it is a way which all the countries can compete together besides having wars all the time.

Answer 2

Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic games, decided that exercise made a better person. To try and get more people exercising he tried to restart the Olympics after 1500 of no Olympics. So basically to try to make people better people!

Answer 3

A celebration in honour of the god Zeus at his temple at Olympia in the city-state of Elis.

Answer 4

The purpose of the Olympics is to unite the world in a friendly arena. Rather then a war, athletes fight for the pride of their country in sports.

Answer 5

To honor the god Zeus

Answer 6

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