Historical Inheritance of Ancient Olympic Games
In ancient Greece, Olympia was an important city and the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The Olympic Games, held every four years, was set up in memory of Zeus. At that time, there was only one event in the Olympic Games: running. Participants must run naked, the distance is about 192 meters. The winner of the competition will receive an olive branch wreath, which is the highest honor of the ancient Olympic Games.
With the passage of time, the events of the ancient Olympic Games gradually increased. In the 5th century BC, equestrian, boxing, wrestling, long-distance running and long jump were added to the Olympic Games. In the 4th century BC, the ancient Olympic Games was very large, attracting athletes and spectators from all over the world.
However, the ancient Olympic Games was not an open competition. Only free people can participate, and slaves and women are excluded. In addition, participants must receive long-term training to ensure that their bodies and skills reach the highest level. This also means that the ancient Olympic Games can only be attended by a few people.
The birth of the modern Olympic Games
With the passage of time, the ancient Olympic Games gradually declined. At the end of the 4th century AD, the Roman Empire took control of Greece and the Olympic Games were banned. It was not until the end of 19 that the archaeological excavation in Olympia revived people's interest in the ancient Olympic Games.
In this context, the modern Olympic Games came into being. 1896, Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 24 1 athletes from 14 countries participating. The scale and events of modern Olympic Games far exceed those of ancient Olympic Games, but its core values are still sportsmanship and international friendship.
The value of modern Olympic Games
The modern Olympic Games is one of the biggest sports events in the world, and it is also a stage to show the national image and culture. Athletes participating in the Olympic Games not only represent their own countries, but also represent the culture and values they belong to. Olympic events include all kinds of sports, from traditional track and field, swimming and diving to modern skateboarding, surfing and rock climbing.
Besides sportsmanship and international friendship, the modern Olympic Games also emphasize sustainable development and environmental protection. Organizers and participants of the Olympic Games are committed to reducing the impact on the environment and encouraging people to pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development.