Transcript Modern Olymic Games

Modern Olympic Games
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Planning began in 1894, with the
founding of the International
Olympic Committee
They were inaugurated in the spring
of 1896
History
• The first games were held in
April 1896. They attracted
Athletes from the United
States, Great Britian and 11
other nations.
• Only 42 events in 9 sports
were scheduled for these
games
When are the Games Held?
• The Olympic Games in Berlin
in 1916 were cancelled
because of World War I;
those scheduled for 1940
and 1944 were cancelled
because of World War II
• The winter Olympic Games
were added in 1924
• The games resumed in 1948
and are held every 4 years
History
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The total number of
participants has
increased
dramatically over
the years
In 1896 there were
285 participants, in
1992 this number
has grown to
approxametly 10
600
Women in the Olympics
• Since the first
Olympics the
number of
women in the
competition has
greatly increased
Events – today participants take
part in over 400 different events
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Badminton
Hockey
Gymnastics
Skating
Judo
Boxing
Basketball
Table tennis
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Weight lifting
Tennis
Triathlon
Football
Rowing
Running
Curling
Swimming
The Prizes
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Winners get medals
GOLD – 1st place
SILVER – 2nd place
BRONZE – 3rd place
The winners do not
receive any money.