THE OLYMPIC GAMES Citius altius fortius Presentation was

THE OLYMPIC GAMES Citius, altius, fortius! Presentation was prepared by Dmitry Pavlov

In the ancient Greek city of Olympia held competitions - the Olympic games. They were held once in four years

Greek athletes competed in running, jumping, javelin, the disc, wrestling, pankration, chariot racing.

Before the competition every athlete took an oath to abide by the rules of a fair competition. More than 11 centuries Olympia was held in public Greek games.

The winner met all the city. In the city wall made the hole where the chariot rode the winner, a break in the same day, patched to Olympic victory, entered the city and never left.

In 394 ad the Roman Emperor Theodosius 1 issued a decree prohibiting the further carrying out of the Olympic games. The Emperor adopted Christianity and decided to eradicate anti-Christian games, glorifying the pagan gods.

Renewed games in 1896 in Greece. In their revival of the large role played by French public figure Pierre de Coubertin.

The Olympic motto Citius, altius, fortius!

The flag was invented by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913 and presented to the VII Olympic games in Antwerp in 1920. Six colors (with white background) fabric combined, what are the national colors of all countries of the world.

Olympic Sports

The oath of athletes and judges "On behalf of all athletes I promise that we will participate in these Games, respecting and observing rules on which they are held, in true sporting spirit, for the glory of sport and honour of their teams"

Winter Olympic Games

Summer Olympic Games

Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. In 1980, Moscow hosted the twenty-second Olympic Games.

Winter Olympics in Sochi Mascots Olympic games in Sochi 2014, Russian citizens chose the hare, polar bear and Leopard. This trio, according to the organizers, symbolizes the Olympic principles - friendship, fair play and commitment to excellence.

Olympic symbol

Olympic medals

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