The Olympic games are one of the most important sports competitions, all the athletes from around the world participate in variety of competitions. The Olyimpic games are considered to be the world’s foremost competitions with more than 200 nations participating.
Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century to the 4th century.
The evolution during the 20th and 21th centuries has resulted in several changes. Some of these adjustments include the creation of the Winter Olympic Games. The IOC has had to adapt a variety of economic, political and technological advancements.
The games are only each four years like 2012 and the next 2016.
By Isidora L. from Miss Andrea’s 7th grade