Question

Информацыя про олимпийские игры(на англиском)

Answer 1

The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began more than two thousand years ago in Greece. The Greeks were fond of music, plays, and all kinds of physical exercises. The famous Games at Olympia took place every four years and all the cities in Greece sent their athletes to take part in them. The strongest athletes came together to run, jump, wrestle, throw the discus, box. There were also chariot races. The Games were very popular, and thousands of Greeks used to watch them.

It became a tradition even to stop wars for the time of the Olympic Games, and the people lived in peace.

The competitions lasted five days. The winners in each kind of sport or art got on olive wreath which was the highest honor. When the champions came back home, the people used to greet them with flowers. The Greeks often put statues of their champions in the city square, because they brought glory to their native city.

For a long time, from 394 till 1896, there were no Olympic Games. On 23 June, 1894, Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in a ceremony held at the University of Sorbonne in Paris. Demetrius Vikelas from Greece became the first president of the IOC. Two years later, in 1896, the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens. The Games have always been as exciting as they were in ancient Olympia.

The capitals of many countries have been Olympic cities — Athens, Paris, London, Berlin, Helsinki, Rome, Tokyo, Mexico, Montreal and some others.

The Olympic Games are always a great festival of sport, youth and beauty.

Олімпійські Ігри мають дуже довгу історію. Вони стали більш двох тисяч років тому в Греції. Греки були любить музику, грає, і всі види фізичних вправ. Знаменитий Ігор в Олімпії відбувалися кожні чотири роки, і всі міста в Греції прислали своїх спортсменів, щоб взяти в них участь. Найсильніші спортсмени зібралися разом, щоб бігати, стрибати, боротися, кидати диск, коробка. Також були змагання колісниць. Ігри були дуже популярні, і тисячі греків використовується, щоб дивитися їх.
Це стало традицією, навіть зупинити війни на час Олімпійських Ігор, і люди жили у світі.

Змагання тривали п'ять днів. Переможці в кожному виді спорту або мистецтва отримав на оливковий вінок, який був найвищою нагородою. Коли чемпіони повернулися додому, ці люди використовували, щоб вітати їх з квітами. Греки часто ставлять статуї своїх чемпіонів в міській площі, тому що вони принесли славу рідного міста.

Довгий час, з 394 до 1896 р., не було Олімпійських Ігор. 23 червня 1894 року, кубертену засновано Міжнародний Олімпійський Комітет на церемонії, що проходила в університеті Сорбонни в Парижі. Димитрій Викеласом з Греції став першим президентом МОК. Двома роками пізніше, в 1896 році, перші Олімпійські Ігри сучасності відбулися в Афінах. Ігри завжди були настільки ж захоплююче, як вони були в стародавній Олімпії.

У столицях багатьох країн були Олімпійських містах - Афінах, Парижі, Лондоні, Берліні, Хельсінкі, Рим, Токіо, Мехіко, Монреаль і деякі інші.

Олімпійські Ігри-завжди велике свято спорту, молодості і краси. 

Answer 2

Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are a major international sporting event that takes place every four years. The games bring together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports disciplines. The modern Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE.

History

The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 and have since become one of the most prestigious and widely watched sporting events in the world. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, and featured athletes from 14 countries competing in 43 events.

Since then, the Olympic Games have been held regularly, with the exception of a few cancellations due to World Wars and other global events. The games have evolved over time, with new sports being added and the number of participating countries increasing. The Olympic Games have also become a platform for promoting peace, unity, and cultural exchange among nations.

Summer and Winter Olympics

The Olympic Games are divided into two main categories: the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. The Summer Olympics feature a wide range of sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and team sports such as basketball and soccer. The Winter Olympics, on the other hand, focus on winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and figure skating.

The Summer and Winter Olympics are held separately, with each edition taking place every four years, alternating between the two. The Summer Olympics are usually held in July or August, while the Winter Olympics are held in February.

Host Cities

The Olympic Games are hosted by different cities around the world. The host city is selected through a bidding process conducted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Cities interested in hosting the games submit their bids, and the IOC evaluates them based on various criteria, including infrastructure, facilities, and the city's ability to host such a large-scale event.

The host city of the Olympic Games is responsible for organizing and funding the event, including the construction of new venues and infrastructure. The games provide an opportunity for the host city to showcase its culture, history, and hospitality to the world.

Notable Olympic Games

- The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, were held in Sochi, Russia. These games featured a wide range of winter sports and were notable for their grand scale and the impressive facilities built specifically for the event.

- The 2020 Summer Olympics, originally scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan, were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These games were significant as they marked the first time the Olympics were postponed in peacetime.

Conclusion

The Olympic Games are a global celebration of sportsmanship, competition, and international cooperation. They bring together athletes from around the world to showcase their skills and inspire millions of people. The games have a rich history and continue to be a symbol of unity and friendship among nations.

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