2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
In 1894, a congress was held in Paris, where the problems of physical education were discussed. On June 23, a decision was made to revive the Olympic movement, so the International Olympic Day is celebrated on the 23rd of the first summer month. Representatives of twelve countries created the Olympic Committee, and the first games were held two years later in Greece.
How to spend a holiday
On this day, running sports competitions are held in cities around the world. Anyone can participate in the race. Also on the International Olympic Day, various competitions for children, relay races are held. Outstanding participants in sporting events are awarded certificates, valuable gifts, and prizes.
History of games
There are many legends associated with the advent of the Olympic Games. Historians believe that the first games began to take place in ancient times. Then the ancient Greek states were constantly at war, and their rulers decidedonce every four years to arrange competitions - "rest". During the games, any military action was prohibited, but the ban was sometimes violated.
International Olympic Day in those days included running, wrestling, fisticuffs, discus throwing, and chariot races. The fairer sex was forbidden not only to participate in the games, but even to attend them.
The winners were awarded symbolic prizes: a palm branch and an olive wreath. Upon returning to his homeland, the champion was awarded the highest privileges and was considered a "demigod." Honor and respect in ancient times were higher than material we alth.
International Olympic Day and politics
Politics in the competition was hidden. In the second century BC, immediately after Rome conquered the Greek states, it began to show much stronger. So, Nero became the champion in the chariot race because everyone was afraid of the powerful ruler.
In 394, the Games were banned, and Olympia ceased to exist. Only after 14 centuries the town was dug up by archaeologists. Then there was talk about the revival of the Olympic Games. They were approved again on June 23.
International Olympic Day now is not only games, but also politics. The Olympic Games are considered a symbol of prestige, they are held even if there is no money in the budget for them. This happened, for example, in 1896 in Athens.
When the Russian team entered the Grand Arena in 1952,the games have acquired a bright political overtones: the United States and Russia began to compete in the number of medals won, sport was subordinated to state interests.
Celebration in 2013
Flag with five intertwined rings symbolize the unity of the parts of the world and emphasize the nationwide nature of the games. The winners now receive not symbolic prizes, but monetary awards and medals. 241 athletes participated in the first games, and every year there were more and more of them. For example, in 2004, 11,000 people took part in Athens.
International Olympic Day 2013 was held on June 23rd. As always, power structures and individual organizations organized races and competitions. After all, the main task of the Olympic movement is the sports education of young people in the spirit of friendship, mutual assistance and understanding. This approach contributes to the creation of a calm environment in the state and around the world.
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