Ancient Olympics
The Olympic Games has changed dramatically throughout time, being the biggest games of known to the world. It dates back to the year 776 BC which was held in Olympia thus giving it the name the Olympic Games. Compared to the modern day Olympics their was not as many sports as their was in the ancient Olympics. Also the athlete who participated in the ancient Olympics had different roles than we do now. Overall the Olympic games give the chance for the best of the best to be seen and to be captured in the spotlight.
The Games all started in Olympia which was located in the western Peloponnese. Designed with powerful temples and outstanding facilities where the Games were held, gave Olympia its unique beauty. Also what made Olympia so mystical was its religion which was the base for the Olympics. For the ones who win the in their competition would receive their award following their event. “An announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the spectators cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory” ( ). Later after all the Games all the winners would receive other awards in the temple of Zeus. In the Olympics today first place would be acknowledged with a gold medal, second place with a silver, and third place with a bronze. In the ancient olymoics there would only be one winner of each game and in the temple of Zeus the Hellanodikis would place an olive tree wreath on his head.
“Through the 12 centuries of the Olympic Games, many wonderful athletes competed in the stadium and the hippodrome of ancient Olympia's sacred area, moving the crowds with their great achievements. Alth...
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...ing was found at the time of Sumarians five-hundred years ago. Wrestling was a full body contact sport which involved a physical and mental strength. The only way to win is when someone would admit defeat. As where today there are rules and regulations where the winner can be determined through points. Wrestling was known as an art for the Greeks a way to show your strength as a man. Boxers on the other hand would put straps around their wrist to strengthen them. As the years went on the strength of the straps progressed to protect their hands and demolish the opponents face.one of the toughest sports was pankration which included both boxing, wrestling and martial arts. While equestrian events involved horse races and chariot races in a hippodrome. Over the time of the Olympics many more events started developing such as swimming events and events used in the snow.
Being a spectator to an ancient Greek sporting event was limited to Greek male citizens. Since we know that participation in sports was open to all male Greek citizens, we can assume that most, if not all, those who came to see a spectacle were former athletes in some regard. In Kyle’s
Athletic events at this time were also closely related to the religious beliefs and practices of the Greek citizens. Each competition was devoted to a specific pagan god. For example, the patron of the Olympics was Zeus. The Greeks believed that the physical strength and ability of athletes was a direct gift from the gods (http://www.meiaconcerto.com/olympic/olympia/ideal_o.php, September 27, 2004). Therefore, each athlete competed not only in honor of his city-state, but also in honor of the gods.
Since 776 BCE, the Olympics have been a way for people of different cultures to come together and compete in friendly competition. In 1892 the first modern Olympics were held in Athens, although it had been over a thousand years since the last game it still had brought together an assortment of different religions and ethnic groups together. Many factors shaping the Olympic Games reflect the changes that have taken place in our world since the last game in 393 CE in Greece such changes include woman’s suffrage, global economy, world wars, and proving competency.
Competitors participated in games that were extremely violent, from chariot races that usually one person finished in tackles to extreme versions of wrestling that caused great bodily harm. Kagen says that team sports were not a part of the ancient games. The Olympics even allowed for participants to be deified. Athletes became heroes and celebrities even when the games were not in session. The first professional athletes came from the ancient Greek Olympics.
People come from around the world come together to join in the olympic games, in ancient Greece they had many competitions such as “running, boxing, and wrestling” still showing today as popular sports (Document 2). In ancient Greece the winner received many prizes, and recognition for example, riches and valuable items similar to today. This proves that similar customs came from Greece and Rome, and derive from such cultures, and has paved a way for competition, and sports.Athletics were a huge contribution for American culture, and medicinal practices has an even higher
From the beginning of time, before there were written records, scholars believe that men wrestled. "Moreover, almost every known ancient people participated in some form of the game" (History of Sports 14). Originally, men were required to use wrestling skills to defend themselves from beasts of the field and other men. It is from this prehistoric way of life that wrestling was created. From this, men began to practice and create new holds and moves to improve upon the sport. They begin to compete with each other just as young brothers and sister's fight and grapple. So did the people of ancient times. This way of life, protection, and amusement, through growth, progressed into the magnificent sport of wrestling.
time to time the Greeks held ceremonies of Games in honor of their god Zeus.
Following Poliakoff’s introduction to the ancient combat sports, he proceeds to provide a basic outline to the world of ancient combat sports in a series of sections within the chapter, including: The definition of a ‘combat sport’ and its relation to recreation and training; similarities amongst combat sports, training methods and common practise; the premise of athletic festivals, and the organization of said competition.
Athletic competition is a very popular form of entertainment. People from around the world enjoy watching many different types of sporting events. Today, talented athletes are celebrated and compensated very well. Athletes in ancient Greece were also valued, appreciated, and made famous by their athletic feats. Sports in ancient Greece were of a different nature than sports today. There were few team sports and the glory of a victory was focused on a single athlete. Today, there are many team sports that have become extremely popular. This is the major difference between sporting events in modern time and in ancient Greece. However, athletes in both time periods have made lasting impressions society.
The Olympic Games are the leading worldwide sport event that held every 4 years, featuring thousands of international athletes from more than 200 nations participating in a variety of sports competitions. Although the Games are about winning the sports competitions, they also provide a platform for the nations throughout the world to learn different cultures and share uniqueness. The Games are important, and have to be held because they transmit a message of friendship and peaceful between nations.
Wrestling is the oldest competitive sport in recorded history. According to one source,”... they wrestled in the nude covered in olive oil so they can put sand on them for protection from the sun. More wrestling styles than ever before. Some of those styles haven’t changed since they were first thought of, but many of them have their unique set of rules, and moves depending on their location (Different). In ancient Greece, wrestling was a big part of their life, it was a way of art and literature. Wrestling was important to the Greeks, it was the roughest sport in that time period. Then the ancient Romans changed the rules of the sport, so it is not as brutal as it used to be (Wres...
Modern Day Olympics are a huge tradition that sweeps the screens of televisions across the world. Competitors take the arena with uniforms that dawn their countries colors and designs that are meant to resemble their designated flag. For months the news is centered around the games; the preparation, the athletes, and of course the competition. Countries aren 't obsessed, they are inspired and full of pride seeing athletes from their country compete and show their incredible skill. This tradition dates back to ancient Greece where the games began. Tony Perrottet writes about the traditions of the ancient game in his book The Naked Olympics.
Modern Olympics vs. Ancient Olympics In Ancient Greek times, the Olympics was a yearly event, which took place. the whole preceding year to prepare for. Today the Olympics take place every four years and we spend the 4 or 5 years leading up to it to prepare. Then, the sand is ready. The ancient Olympics lasted for 5 days but today the Olympics last 3 - 4 weeks.
The Olympian games were founded in 776 BC. The Greek people used athletic victory as an outlet for their aggression. In a country filled with civil war this was a way to bind the nation together.
The first Olympic games at Olympia were held in 776 BC. According to Hippias of Elis, who compiled a list of Olympic victors c.400 BC, the only event held at the first Olympics was the stadion footrace. Scholars have speculated that the games in 776 BC were not the first games, but rather the first games held after they were organized into festivals held every four years as a result of a peace agreement between the city-states Greece.