The Olympics is a major international sports event where athletes compete in various sports. It happens every four years. The goal is to promote international friendship, unity, and peace through sports and to embrace cultural diversity. To grasp the essence of the current Olympic Games, let us explore its historical origins and the process of its creation.
What are the five rings of the Olympics?
The symbol was created in 1913. The five rings of the Olympics represent the unity of five different continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and Oceania. The symbol was first introduced in 1914 and made its debut at the 1920 Antwerp, Belgium, Olympics. The five rings consist of the colors blue, yellow, black, green, and red against a white background. They chose these colors because each nation includes at least one of them in its national flag.
Who created the Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin is known as the Father of the Modern Olympics. He is a French educator and historian. He is one of the co-founders of the International Olympics Committee (IOC). Coubertin believed that sports promote peace and harmony. The idea for reviving the Olympic Games occurred to Coubertin in 1889. In 1894, Coubertin presented this idea of reviving the Olympic games to the International Congress in Paris. After the Congress, the creation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) followed, and Demetrios Vikelas became its first president.
Brief history
The Ancient Olympics were held in 776 BC at Olympia, a site in southern Greece where people went to worship their gods. The ancient Olympic Games were banned in AD 393 by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. He aimed to spread Christianity, and so he banned other spiritual beliefs and practices along with the Olympics. Pierre de Coubertin’s extreme efforts and dedication created the Modern Olympics. They held the first modern Olympics in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
Expansion of Sports and Participants
After they created the Olympics, they increased the number of sports. They are a global level of events happening every four years. It shows the unity and harmony among people. The fierce dedication and determination of all the athletes shows the immense level of pride and prosperity between countries. The integrity and international demeanor showcase humanity and respect for each and every nation. It gives an entire atmosphere filled with emotions. It has. So all kinds of events and participants prospered throughout the games. The host city organizes the Paralympics after the Olympic Games, using many of the same venues. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) manages the event.
Major Timelines
Paris Olympics 2024
Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, widely known as Paris Olympics 2024, are scheduled to take place from 24 July to 11 August 2024 in France. The Seine River plays a major role as a backdrop in the Paris Olympics. The Paris Olympics 2024 will host the open-water swimming events in the Seine River, which measures approximately 777 km and which they have thoroughly cleaned for the events. The goal is sustainability, inclusivity, and cultural celebration. The logo consists of three symbols: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne, which is the personification of the French Republic. It showcases their part of identity and values.
Conclusion
The Olympics bring an entire nation together to support determination and integrity among people. It also creates sportsmanship, cultural diversity, celebration, and unity among people. The goal to have an enriched peace and harmony begins with events like sports. Every nation puts aside their differences and embraces the wins of their athletes. It brings patriotism and pride to oneself. As spectators, it inspires people to pursue sports; it promotes respect and value for one another. Amidst all the chaos, it is important to embrace unity in diversity.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games#Modern_Games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Coubertin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Summer_Olympics
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/information/a-single-emblem
Written by Bhavya S