A History Of Excellence

The Olympic Games: A Global Celebration of Athletics

A History of Excellence

The modern Olympic Games, also known as the Olympics, are the leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports. They have been held every four years since 1896, with the exception of 1916, 1940, and 1944, due to the World Wars.

The Summer Olympic Games

The Summer Olympic Games are the most well-known and feature more than 30 sports, including swimming, track and field, basketball, and gymnastics. The first Summer Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, and they have since been held in cities around the world, including Paris, London, and Rio de Janeiro.

The Winter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympic Games were first held in Chamonix, France, in 1924, and they have since been held in cities around the world, including Oslo, Sochi, and Pyeongchang. The Winter Olympic Games feature a variety of sports that are played on snow or ice, including skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and figure skating.

The Olympic Ideal

The Olympic Games are more than just a sporting competition; they are a celebration of the human spirit and the pursuit of excellence. The Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" ("Faster, Higher, Stronger"), encapsulates the ideals of the Games. The Olympics are a time for athletes from all over the world to come together in friendship and competition, and to inspire us all to achieve our own personal best.