Modern Olympic Games in English. The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 BC in Greece and took place every four years for nearly twelve centuries at Olimpia. They included many different kinds of sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All the cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olimpia to compete in the Games. For the period of the Games all the wars stopped. So the Olympic Games became the symbol of peace and friendship.

In 394 AD the Games were abolished and were not renewed until many centuries later.

In 1894, a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed all the sports governing bodies and pointed out the significance of sports and its educational value. Two years later the first modern Olympic Games took place. Of course, the competitions were held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of the centuries-old tradition.

In 1896 the International Olympic Committee was set up. It is the central policy-making body of the Olympic movement. It is formed by the representatives of all countries which take part in the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee decides upon the program of the games, the number of the participants and the city-host for the Games. Over one hundred and fifty countries are represented in the International Olympic Committee now. Besides, each country has its National Olympic Committee.

Summer and Winter Games are held separately. There are always several cities wishing to host the Games. The most suitable is selected by the International Committee. After that the city of the Games starts preparations for the competitions, constructs new sports facilities, stadiums, hotels, press centers. Thousands of athletes, journalists and guests come to the Games, and it takes great efforts to arrange everything. There is always an interesting cultural program of concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc., for each Games.

Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. Since then it has won a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals. In 1980 Moscow hosted the Twenty- Second Olympic Games. Russian sportsmen got medals for their records in many sports events.

Olympic Games

The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 BC. in Greece and took place every four years for almost 12 centuries in Olympia. These included various sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in games. During the games, all wars stopped. This is how the Olympic Games became a symbol of peace and friendship.

In 394 A.D. the games were canceled and resumed only many centuries later.

In 1894, the French Baron Pierre de Coubertin addressed all sports governing bodies and pointed out the importance of sport and its educational value. Two years later, the first modern Olympic Games took place. Of course, the competition was held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of centuries of tradition.

In 1896, the International Olympic Committee was created. It is the central decision-making body of the Olympic movement. It is formed by representatives of all countries that take part in the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee decides on the program of the Games, the number of participants and the host cities of the Olympic Games. More than 150 countries are currently represented on the International Olympic Committee. In addition, each country has its own national Olympic committee.

Summer and winter games are held separately. There are always several cities willing to host games. The most suitable ones are selected by the International Committee. After that, preparations for the competition begin in the city: new sports facilities, stadiums, hotels, and press centers are being built. Thousands of athletes, journalists and guests come to the games and it takes a huge amount of effort to get things settled. Each game has an interesting cultural program, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc.

Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. Since then, she has won many gold, silver and bronze medals. In 1980, the 22nd Olympic Games were held in Moscow. Russian athletes have received medals for their records in many sporting events.

The Olympic Games topic tells about the largest international sports competitions, which are held every four years under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee. The tradition of hosting the Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece as part of a religious cult. The games were held from 777 BC. NS. to 394 n. NS. and a total of 293 Olympiads were held in Olympia, which was considered a sacred place among the Greeks. The name of the Games also originated from Olympia. The modern Olympic Games were revived at the end of the 19th century by the Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin. The Summer Olympics have been held every four years since 1896, with the exception of the years during World Wars. In 1924, the Winter Olympics were established.

In 394 AD the Games were abolished and were not renewed until many centuries later.

In 1894, a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed all the sports governing bodies and pointed out the significance of sports and its educational value.

Two years later the first modern Olympic Games took place. Of course, the competitions were held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of the centuries-old tradition.

Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. Since then it has won a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals. In 1980 Moscow hosted the Twenty-Second Olympic Games.

The latest Olympic Games were held in Barcelona. Russian sportsmen got medals for their records in many sports events.

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The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 ВС in Greece and took place every four years for nearly twelve centuries at Olympia. They included many different kinds of sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All the cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in the Games.

For the period of the Games all the wars stopped. So the Olympic Games became the symbol of peace and friendship. In 394 AD the Games were abolished and were not renewed until many centuries later.

In 1894 French Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed all the sports governing bodies and pointed out the significance of sport and its educational value.

Two years later the first modern Olympic Games took place. Of course, the competitions were held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of the centuries-old tradition.

In 1896 the International Olympic Committee was set up. It is the central policy-making body of the Olympic movement. It is formed by the representatives of all countries, which take part in the Olympic Games.

Summer and Winter Games are held separately.

Olympic Games (1)

The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 BC in Greece and were held every four years for about twelve centuries at Olympia. These included various sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in games.

During the period of the games, all wars ceased. Thus, the Olympic Games have become a symbol of peace and friendship. In 394 AD, the games were canceled and did not resume for many centuries.

In 1894, the Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed all the governing bodies of sports and pointed out the importance of sport and its educational value.

Two years later, the first modern Olympic Games were held. Of course, the competition was held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of the age-old tradition.

In 1896 the International Olympic Committee was created. It is the main body that determines the policy of the Olympic Movement. It includes representatives from all countries participating in the Olympic Games.

Summer and winter games are held separately.

Questions:

1. When and where did the Olympic Games begin?
2. Why did the Olympic Games become the symbol of peace and friendship?
3. When did the Games in Greece stop?
4. Who renewed the Olympic movement?
5. When and where did the first modern Games take place?
6. When was the International Olympic Committee set up? What is its function?
7. Are Summer and Winter Games held separately?
8. Where were the latest Olympic Games held?

Vocabulary:

BC = Before Christ - before the Nativity of Christ, i.e. BC. NS.
wrestling - wrestling
to compete - to compete
AD = Anno Domini - in the year of the Lord, i.e. n. NS.
to abolish - cancel, abolish
to hold - hold
to set up - organize, create
separately - separately

The world "s greatest international sports games are known as the Olympic Games.

The Olympic idea means friendship, fraternity and cooperation among the people of the world. The Olympic Movement proves that real peace can be achieved through sport.

The Olympic emblem is five interlinked rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. Any national flag contains at least one of these colors.

The original Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in 776 B.C. These games were part of a festival held every fourth year in honor of God Zeus at the place called Olympia. It was a great athletic festival, including competitions in wrestling, foot racing and chariot racing, rowing and others.

The games were for men only. Greek women were forbidden not only to participate but also to watch the Olympics.

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. Then they were resumed in London after the Second World War. Since then the Olympics are held every fourth year in different countries.

The ancient Greeks had no winter sports. Only in 1924 the first Winter Olympic Games were held in France. Now they are being held regularly.

Text translation: Olympic Games - Olympic Games

The most famous sports games in the world are the Olympic Games.

The idea of the games is friendship, brotherhood and harmony of the peoples of the world. The Olympic Movement proves that peace can be achieved through sport.

The Olympic emblem is five intertwined rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. The flag of any country has at least one of these colors.

The first time the Olympic Games were held in Ancient Greece was in 776 BC. NS. They were part of a festival held every fourth year in honor of the god Zeus at Olympia. It was a grand sporting event that included wrestling, running, chariot riding, rowing, etc.

Only men were allowed to play, women were forbidden not only to participate, but also to observe.

The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens. Then they were resumed in London after the Second World War. Since then, the Olympic Games have been held every fourth year in various countries.

The ancient Greeks did not have winter sports. It was only in 1924 that the first Winter Olympic Games took place in France. Now they are held regularly.

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1.100 Topics of Oral English (Kaverina V., Boyko V., Zhidkikh N.) 2002
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The Olympic Games are known to us since the days of ancient Greece, whence came the expression - "in a healthy body - a healthy mind". The Greeks paid special attention to sports and loaded themselves with physical exertion in order to always be in good physical shape in case of military actions. Sports competitions, gladiator fights, chariot competitions began to take place in the Mount Olympus. Each participant demonstrated his dexterity, courage, strength, speed.

Later, with the advent of the Romans on the territory of Greece, the Olympic Games began to be held less and less, and at the beginning of the eighth century, the authorities declared them a pagan rite and banned.

In 1894, the International Congress of Sports decided new rules for the games and, in 1896, the Olympic Games began to be held again every four years. Later the International Olympic Committee was created which selected the city for each regular game. The goal of the Olympic Games was to give every athlete the opportunity to play for his country in fair competition.

The most famous symbol of the Olympic Games is the image of five interconnected rings. Rings represent the union of five continents.

In 1928, Amsterdam first lit the Olympic flame, as a symbol of the will to win. Since then, the fire is lit before the start of each game, and it burns to the very end.

The Olympic Games have been known to us since the days of Ancient Greece, whence the expression came - "in a healthy body - a healthy mind." The Greeks paid special attention to sports and loaded themselves with physical activity in order to always be in good physical shape in case of hostilities. On Mount Olympus, sports competitions, gladiator fights, and chariot competitions began to be arranged. Each participant demonstrated his dexterity, courage, strength, speed.

Later, with the advent of the Romans in Greece, the Olympic Games began to be held less and less, and at the beginning of the eighth century, the authorities declared them a pagan rite and banned them.

In 1894, the International Sports Congress established new rules for the games and from 1896 the Olympic Games began to be held again every four years. Later, the International Olympic Committee was created, which chose the city to host each regular games. The goal of the Olympic Games was to give every athlete the opportunity to compete for their country in fair competition.

The most famous symbol of the Olympic Games is the image of five interconnected rings. The rings represent the union of five continents.

In 1928, the Olympic flame was lit for the first time in Amsterdam, as a symbol of the will to win. Since then, the fire is lit before the start of each game, and it burns until the very end.