Презентация, доклад на тему The Origin of the Olympic Games

built in 450 BC in the sacred Altis grove. The Central place in the Olympic complex was occupied by the temple of Olympiysky Zeus, inside of which stood a huge, more than 13 meters high statue of Zeus.




On the territory of Olympia there was a racetrack for horse racing, the Olympic stadium for 50 thousand spectators a gymnasium with paths for running, as well as areas for throwing, wrestling and ball games.

were held in the year 884 BCE, there were only running competitions. They were born from a religious ritual when the God Zeus competed in the run with torches, and the winner lit a fire on the altar. In fact, the Game then involved only the inhabitants of Elis.

games became Greek. They were officially recognized and were held every four years. The first Olympic champion was Carib who was the chef from the city of Elis. So, from 776 BC the account of ancient games started.

in a short run for one stage. The largest of the stages was in Olympia, as it, according to tradition, was measured by Heracles. This kind of running performance for more than half a century was the only competition at the Olympic festival.

The Olympic games were an important event in ancient times. At that time, in Greece there were no wars. It lasted three months and protected participants of Games not only in the course of competitions, but also by preparation for them. The Olympic festival included religious ceremonies, sports and art competitions.

a struggle and pentathlon, consisting of a one-stage run, long jump, discus and javelin throwing and fight.


In five Olympiads a fistfight also appeared.

part in the Games. They swore an oath that they would prepare for the future competitions for at least ten months. The training was held in special schools. Each participant had to pay. Then, 30 days before the opening of the Games, all participants arrived in Olympia for a collection.

146 BC, Ancient Greece was conquered by Rome and became part of the Roman Empire.

The Olympic games continued, but now the Romans participated in them.

Now the Games lost any religious meaning and became a demonstration of the power of Rome.

They had Gladiator fights and fights with wild beasts.

of modern Olympic games, a special place is occupied by the international athletic Congress in Paris in 1894, which decided to revive the Olympic games.
So, laws and rules of the Olympic movement were collected in the uniform code – the Olympic Charter. In fact, it was the first document in history to refer to sport as a human right

1914 the official Olympic flag with five bonded rings was adopted at the Paris session of the international Olympic Committee. These rings represent the unity of the five continents, such as Africa, Asia, America, Oceania and Europe.  

It is used to light the Olympic flame. It is one of the main symbols of the Olympic games. All athletes and judges take the Olympic oath. The closing ceremony usually completes the Olympic games.

best games of our time, created by the human mind.

They bring together everything that sport gives to man, and the ideas of international peace and friendship among the people all over the world.

The Olympics is not just competition strong in moral and physical qualities of people. It is the shape of the social world whose name is Olympism.