2. Olympia a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on
the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for having
been the site of the Olympic Games in classical
times.
3. Olympia, was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece
dedicated to Zeus. It was the venue for the Olympic Games
which took place during the Olympic Games, the most
important celebration of Greeks during most of the antiquity.
Corresponding festivals were the Pythians organized in honor
of Apollo in Delphi, Isthmia in honor of Poseidon in the Isthmus
of Corinth and Nemea, also in honor of the Zeus
4. The Olympic Games (Olympics) is a sports event
organized by the Olympic Games every four
years. The origins of the games are Ancient
Greece, and have been revived by the French
baron Pierre de Coubertin and Dimitrius Vikelas
in the late 19th century. The Olympic Games, also
known as the Summer Olympics, take place every
four years from 1896 onwards, with the exception
of the years during the World Wars. In 1924, the
special Olympics and the Winter Olympics began
for winter sports. Since 1994 the winter fights are
no longer the same as the Summer Olympics
5. Pierre de Frédy, Baron de
Coubertin was a French educator and
historian, and founder of
the International Olympic Committee.
He is considered the father of the
modern Olympic Games.