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The Olympic Games originated long ago in ancient Greece. Exactly when the Games were first held and what circumstances led to their creation is uncertain. We do know, however, that the Games were a direct outgrowth of the values and beliefs of Greek society. The Greeks idealized physical fitness and mental discipline, and they believed that excellence in those areas honored Zeus, the greatest of all their gods.
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Why did the Olympic Games origina te?
The Olympic Games originated in GREECE.
Where did the Olymipics starts?
The Olympic games originated in Ancient Greece.
Where was the Youth Olympic games originated from?
The Youth Olympic Games originated from the International Olympic Committee's initiative to engage young athletes in a global sporting event. The first Summer Youth Olympic Games were held in Singapore in 2010, while the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games took place in Innsbruck, Austria, in 2012. The concept aims to promote the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect among youth around the world.
Who first invented the ancient Olympic games?
The Greeks are the ones who stared the olympic games to worship their gods and godesses.
Why does Greece always get be in procession of athletes at opening ceremony of the Olympics games?
The ancient Olympic Games originated from Greece; also the first edition of the modern Olympic Games was held in Athens - 1896.
Why was Greece introduced first at the 2010 Olympic Games?
I'm assuming because the Olympics originated there...
Name the continent which the Olympic Games originated?
well asia, australia, europe, north america, have hosted the olympic games while antarctica and africa hasn't. south america will be hosting in 2016 in rio de janrio
Where are most of the Olympic Games held?
they are held in a different place every 4 years, but originated in ancient Greece
What is the oldest sporting event?
The eldest sport is discus which originated just before the first olympic games came out.
What city was soccer originated?
soccer was originated in England as a olympic as the Greeks
What 3 national flags are raised during the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games?
The flags of the current host nation, the flag of the nation where the Games will next be held, and that of Greece (where the Games originated).
What is the oldest sporting event in history?
The oldest sporting event in history is the Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece around 776 BC.
