Universidad De Macuspana
INGLES
Daniela Cristel Guzman
Jimenez
José Guillermo Pascual Pérez
16/01/2025
Olympic Games
Lic. En Administración Y
Dirección De Negocios
4° cuarto cuatrimestre
Jueves
Introduction
Olympic and paralympic games are
international sporting events that celebrate
excellence, diversity and the spirit of
competition. The olympic games, originating
in ancient greece, bring together athletes
from all over the world in various sporting
disciplines every four years. For their part,
the paralympic games, started in 1960,
highlight the talent and efforts of athletes
with physical, sensory or intellectual
disabilities. Both events symbolize global
unity, and the transformative power of sport.
Olympic games
Athens 1896This story begins in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, where the first
Olympic Games are held. The prize for athletes is an olive wreath (Athens, 1896)
The article from the Argentine Olympic Committee provides a detailed overview
of the evolution of the Olympic Games from their origin in ancient Greece to
their revival in the modern era.
The highlights are summarized below
Origins in Ancient Greece
The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in 776 BC, where athletes
competed for an olive wreath. In the 4th century AD, Roman Emperor
Theodosius I banned the games as pagan. Rebirth of the Modern Olympic Games
Baron Pierre de Coubertin pushed for the revitalization
of the Olympic Games, promoting the motto "Citius,
Altius, Fortius" "Faster, Higher, Stronger“ On 24 June
1894, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was
founded in Paris, with representatives from 15
countries.
The Greek Demetrios Bikelas was appointed president
and Coubertin as secretary, agreeing to hold the first
modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.Athens
1896 Olympic Games
14 countries and 241 male athletes participated in 43
events in 10 disciplines.
1900 Paris Olympics
1900 Paris Olympics: Women made their
debut at the Games
Women made their debut at the Games,
with 19 participants; British tennis player
Charlotte Cooper was the first The
Games spanned five months, coinciding
with the Paris World's Fair, and included
sports such as football, gymnastics and
rowing.1,225 athletes (1,206 men) from
24 countries participated in 95 events in
16 disciplines
since 1991, any new sport wishing to be
incorporated into the Olympic
programme must have women's
competitions . And, since 2022, 50% of
the seats on the IOC commissions are
occupied by women, adds UN-Women.
The last Olympic Games were held in2021in Tokyo, Japan. They were
originally scheduled to take place in 2020,but were postponed due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics were held without spectators due to
government restrictions.
The Paralympic Games began in 1960 in Rome, Italy, as an evolution of the Stoke
Mandeville Games, created in 1948 by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann to rehabilitate war
veterans with spinal cord injuries. The first official edition featured 400 athletes
The from 23 countries.
Paralympic To date, the Paralympic Games are held every four years, in summer and winter,
coinciding with the respective editions of the Olympic Games. The last summer
Games edition was in Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021 due to the pandemic), and the next will be
in Paris 2024
CONCLUSION
• The Olympic Games are the most important sporting event in the world, with a history dating
back to ancient Greece, where they were celebrated in honor of the gods. Revived in 1896 thanks
to Pierre de Coubertin, they have become a symbol of unity, peace and human excellence. This
event, which brings together athletes from all continents, represents much more than sporting
competition: it is a space where universal values such as respect, friendship and equality are
promoted.
• However, they also face significant challenges, such as high organizational costs, environmental
impact, and political tensions that sometimes arise between participating nations. Despite this,
the Olympic spirit remains strong, reminding us of the potential of sport to unite humanity and
demonstrate that, regardless of differences, we all share the desire to improve ourselves and live
together in harmony.
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