HISTORY

The Olympics games are known as the world's foremost athletic competition. Over 200 nations participate in this event that happens once in 4 years. The first Olympic Games had achieved major importance in Greece by the end of the 6th century BCE. The games are watched worldwide, not only by spectators but also by the international community, as the games are broadcasted worldwide.

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IMPACTS

The Olympic games unite people internationally . There are the winter and summer Olympics that are held alternating as well. Athletes prepare and qualify themselves before they can participate.  the sense of patriotism that arises in people when they see representatives from their own nations watch the Games. The country becomes a sort of community that watches the games together and cheers on their athletes.

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SYMBOLISM

The games see athletes of various countries compete together. It is seen as a symbol of brotherhood that transcends nationality. The Olympic logo is five interlinked rings representing unity among five continents – America, Africa, Australia, Europe, and Asia. The colors are blue, yellow, black, green, and red. The rings lie on a white background that makes up the flag. The Games begin with symbolic lighting of the torch in the opening ceremony. The athletes that are participating also take an oath in that ceremony.

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