KBC 14: Which of the following sporting events traces its origins back to 776 BC in Greece?
A) Olympics
B) Wimbledon
C) University Boat Race
D) Tour de France
Answer: Olympics
The modern Olympic Games, also known simply as the Olympics, are the premier international sporting competitions, featuring both summer and winter sports competitions. Tens of thousands of athletes from all over the world compete in a wide range of events at these games. More than two hundred teams, each representing a sovereign state or territory, compete at the Olympic Games, which are widely regarded as the most important sporting event that takes place on a global scale.
The Olympic Games are typically held once every four years. However, beginning in 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympics have been held alternately every two years during the four-year period that the Games are held.
The ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD, served as an inspiration for the creation of these games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was established in 1894 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, which ultimately led to the first modern Olympic Games being held in Athens in 1896.
The Ancient Olympic Games were celebrations that took place every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, which was located in Greece. These games included both religious and athletic competitions. Participants in the competition included delegates from a number of the ancient Greek city-states and kingdoms. These games focused primarily on athletic competition, but they also included combat sports like wrestling and pankration, as well as chariot and horse racing events. It has been widely reported that during the Games, all conflicts between the participating city-states were shelved until the Games were over. This assertion has been supported by a number of sources.
