The Olympic Games is the world's largest comprehensive sports event hosted by the International Olympic Committee, held every four years for no more than 16 days. It is the most influential sports event in the world. The origin of the Olympic Games:
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were open competitions between city states at that time, named after their location in Olympia. According to historical records, the ancient Olympic Games were held from 776 BC, every four years, until they were abolished by Roman Emperor Theodosius I in 393 AD.
The 33rd Olympic Games in 2024:
2024 is the 33rd Olympic Games, including 3 that were suspended due to the First and Second World Wars. The 33rd Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France, becoming the second city after London to host the Olympics for the third time. This year marks the second time in 100 years that Paris has hosted the Olympics, with the first two being in 1900 and 1924.
Olympic motto:
The original version of the Olympic motto was "Faster, Higher, Stronger" (Latin: Citius, Altius, Fortius）， Promoted by his friend Henri Didon, Pierre de Coubertin borrowed it as an Olympic motto and began using it at the 8th Paris Olympics in 1924. In 2021, International Olympic Committee President Bach proposed upgrading the motto to "Faster, Higher, Stronger, and More United" (Latin: Citius), Altius, Fortius, Communiter）， And it was approved.
The origin of the Olympic rings:
The Olympic five ring logo was designed by the father of modern Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin. It consists of five interlocking rings of different colors, blue, yellow, black, green, and red, with a white base color. Pierre de Coubertin stated that this design has symbolic significance, representing the five inhabited continents of the world, unified under the Olympic spirit, and the six colors are the colors on the flags of various countries around the world.
The organizational structure of the Olympic Games:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the highest authority responsible for formulating the rules and policies of the Olympic Games. Each Olympic Games is specifically organized and implemented by the organizing committee of the host city.
The Olympic torch relay originated from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, symbolizing the transmission and continuation of the Olympic spirit. The torch is lit from Olympia, Greece, passed through to the host city, and the main torch tower is lit at the opening ceremony.