The Olympic Games, the world’s preeminent sporting competition, are set to begin on Friday in Paris, France.
This prestigious event has a rich history spanning over 3,000 years, originating in ancient Greece.
The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, and have since grown to include thousands of athletes from around the world, competing in various events.
The Olympic flag features five interlocking colored rings, representing the continents of North and South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.
Notable Olympic moments include Charlotte Cooper, a British tennis player, becoming the first female Olympic champion in 1900, and the introduction of the first Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The Olympic torch relay, introduced in 1936, has become a symbol of the Games.
The 2024 Summer Olympics will feature various events, including track and field, gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, cycling, tennis, weightlifting, shooting, and fencing. With athletes from around the world gathered in Paris, the stage is set for an exciting display of sportsmanship and competition.
