The ancient Greeks participated in a wide variety of sports including running, wrestling, boxing, chariot racing, and discus throwing.
Olympia was a sanctuary site dedicated to the Greek God Zeus, and it is where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years.
The ancient Olympics were a religious festival and athletic competition held in honor of Zeus in Olympia. Only freeborn Greek men were allowed to participate.
The modern Olympics were first held in Athens, Greece in 1896, and they continue to be held every four years, rotating between different host cities around the world.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body responsible for overseeing the modern Olympic Games. It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin.
The Olympic rings symbolize the unity of the five continents participating in the games, and the Olympic flame represents the spirit of competition and the enduring legacy of the ancient Olympic Games.