The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are one of the most spectacular competitions came from ancient Greece. The original Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus, the supreme God of Greek religion. The first record of the games dates from 776 BC. They were held for one more thousand years until they were abolished in the reign of King Theodosius about 392 AD. The important sports in the original Olympic Games were running, jumping, wrestling, and throwing the discs. Only men competed and they wore no clothes in order to have more freedom of movement. Each competitor had to take the Olympic Oath – a promise to behave in a sportsman – like fashion.

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  The Olympic Games are one of the most spectacular competitions came from ancient Greece. The original Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus, the supreme God of Greek religion. The first record of the games dates from 776 BC. They were held for one more thousand years until they were abolished in the reign of King Theodosius about 392 AD. The important sports in the original Olympic Games were running, jumping, wrestling, and throwing the discs. Only men competed and they wore no clothes in order to have more freedom of movement. Each competitor had to take the Olympic Oath – a promise to behave in a sportsman – like fashion.

The original Olympic Games were held every … …. in honour of Zeus.

  The Olympic Games are one of the most spectacular competitions came from ancient Greece. The original Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus, the supreme God of Greek religion. The first record of the games dates from 776 BC. They were held for one more thousand years until they were abolished in the reign of King Theodosius about 392 AD. The important sports in the original Olympic Games were running, jumping, wrestling, and throwing the discs. Only men competed and they wore no clothes in order to have more freedom of movement. Each competitor had to take the Olympic Oath – a promise to behave in a sportsman – like fashion.

…, …, … were the important sports in the original Olympic Games.

The Olympic Games are one of the most spectacular competitions came from ancient Greece. The original Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus, the supreme God of Greek religion. The first record of the games dates from 776 BC. Only men competed and they wore no clothes in order to have more freedom of movement. Each competitor had to take the Olympic Oath – a promise to behave in a sportsman – like fashion.

Each competitor took the Olympic Oath, it was …  to behave in a sportsman – like fashion.

The modern Olympic era began in 1894 when Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin decided to revive (відродити) the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating health, youth and peace with a sports festival. He created the International Olympic Committee and the first modern Olympiad took place in Athens in 1896. Since then the Olympic Games have been held every four years with only two exceptions because of the two world wars.

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The modern Olympic era began in 1894 when Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin decided to revive (відродити) the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating health, youth and peace with a sports festival. He created the International Olympic Committee and the first modern Olympiad took place in Athens in 1896. Since then the Olympic Games have been held every four years with only two exceptions because of the two world wars.

The modern Olympic era began in … thanks to Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

The modern Olympic era began in 1894 when Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin decided to revive (відродити) the ancient Greek tradition. He created the International Olympic Committee and the first modern Olympiad took place in Athens in 1896. Since then the Olympic Games have been held every four years with only two exceptions because of the two world wars.

The first modern Olympiad took place in Athens in 1896, it was in …

The modern Olympic era began in 1894 when Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin decided to revive (відродити) the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating health, youth and peace with a sports festival. He created the International Olympic Committee and the first modern Olympiad took place in Athens in 1896. Since then the Olympic Games have been held every four years with only two exceptions because of the two world wars.

Baron Pierre de Coubertin wanted to celebrate health, youth and peace with a … holiday. 

The modern Olympic Games have strong connection with Greece. A lighted torch is brought all the way from Greece, carried by a relay of runners, in order to light the Olympic Flame which burns all through the Games. As in ancient Greek times, the competitors still take the Olympic Oath. The long – distance race is still called Marathon. Marathon was a village about 25 miles from Athens. 

The modern International Olympic Committee consists of members from all the participating countries. The famous flag of the IOC shows five rings of different colours linked together, which represent five continents.

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The modern Olympic Games have strong connection with Greece. A lighted torch is brought all the way from Greece, carried by a relay of runners, in order to light the Olympic Flame which burns all through the Games. As in ancient Greek times, the competitors still take the Olympic Oath. The long – distance race is still called Marathon. Marathon was a village about 25 miles from Athens. 

The Olympic …  burns all through the Games.

One important rule of the Olympic Games is that the competitors must be amateurs. This rule has been under a lot of pressure in recent years because modern sport is so professional and competitive. Athletes train for years to take part in the Olympics and some countries spend much more than others on equipment and facilities.

All the competitors must run for a long distance, that is still called …

One important rule of the Olympic Games is that the competitors must be amateurs. This rule has been under a lot of pressure in recent years because modern sport is so professional and competitive. Athletes train for years to take part in the Olympics and some countries spend much more than others on equipment and facilities.

 According to (згідно до) the rule all the competitors must be …, but now they all are professionals.

The modern International Olympic Committee consists of members from all the participating countries. The famous flag of the IOC shows five rings of different colours linked together, which represent five continents.

The modern International Olympic Committee consists of members from all the …  whose sportsmen take part in the Olympic Games.