Olympics for the first time brought together its viewers in 776 BC.e.Competitions athletes were close to Olympia on the Peloponnese island.An interesting fact is that the games are absolutely stop all the wars in the region.Ancient Greece more than a millennium watched this unique sporting spectacle.Participants were warriors, men, competing in the race for a distance of about 192 meters (one stage) completely naked.Because of this, women were not allowed into the stands, as well as participation in competitions, they did not take.
duration of the competition was only one day.Gradually, the program has expanded Olympiad.First run was added in two stages, and then run an endurance event pentathlon, chariot race, pankration, a fistfight, and others.The decision to increase the duration of the games up to five days was taken in the fifth century BC.e.Unfortunately for Olympians began 394 years, the competition was abolished due to incompatibility with Christianity.After all, originally, they were dedicated to Zeus and the other gods of the sacred mountain.To revive the game was only in 1896, and the efforts of the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin in a symbolic place - in Athens.And since 1924, started the Winter Olympics.
symbolism of the Olympic Games have
games has its own symbols - fire, flag, anthem, motto, rings and vows.
Fire came to the Olympic tradition of Greece: it on the games transferred from the altar of Hestia in the sacrificial altar of Zeus.
Flag Olympic white without any border or frame with a picture of five rings.The white color represents the unity of all the peoples of the world, and a ring on it - the universal Olympic idea.
Anthem performed when lifting and lowering of the flag, as well as other solemn moment.
motto consists of a combination of the words "Faster, Higher, Stronger."
rings, linked together, represent the unity of all continents, "Truce" during the Games, meet athletes from around the world in a fair competition.Their colors represent the five parts of the world.
Olympic oath is intended to proclaim the importance of wrestling and its spirit.It creates an atmosphere of fairness and trust.
history motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger!»
motto is the Latin phrase «Citius, Altius, Fortius!», Which literally means "Faster, higher, stronger!" Blame belongs to Henry Dido - spiritual director of college, a French priest.During the beginning of sports in college, he tried as precisely and succinctly express the desire for a fair fight, as well as the beneficial effects of sport on people.Pierre de Coubertin liked Latin saying and when in 1894 when creating the IOC (International Olympic Committee), the question arose what the motto of the Olympic Games will be officially approved, de Coubertin did not hesitate and offered "Faster, higher, stronger."First Bulletin of the IOC in 1894 first used the slogan in its title.The approval took place in 1913, and since 1920 he became part of the Olympic emblem.Public motto was presented at the VIII Summer Games in Paris in 1924 only.
Unofficial principle of the Olympic competitions
De Coubertin also credited with creating the unofficial motto of the Olympic Games, which states that "The main thing - not to win but to participate."In fact, these words were spoken by the Bishop of Pennsylvania in 1908 during the London Olympics.Under the Participation implies empathy athlete who failed to win, but fought until the last struggling.The words were addressed to Dorando Pietro, the Italian runner.On the eve of Dorando was disqualified because of the assistance at the finish, which he did not ask when running a marathon.During the ceremony, he still received a gold cup from a member of the royal family for outstanding sporting achievement.
Olympic motto "faster, higher, stronger!" Very correct and accurately reflects the desire of athletes around the world.
most memorable slogans
addition to conventional slogan each country seeks to declare itself invented the slogan of their games.One of the best to date is considered to be the motto of the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) - «One World, One Dream», in translation - "One World, One Dream."This is a reflection of the principle of unity.It announced in 2004 and over the next 4 years and could not think of anything better.There were other interesting and memorable phrases.In Vancouver (2010), for example, it was two of the motto.One of them in English («With Glowing Hearts»), and the second in French.The literal translation - "With glowing hearts."Memorable was also the slogan of Sydney (2000) - "Share the Spirit" and, of course, Salt Lake City (2002), which sounds like "Light the fire within."
Two seasons Olympic Games, summer and winter mottos
Winter Olympics is much younger than the summer.They first held in Chamonix, France in 1924.Prior to 1994, holding their coincided with the year of the Summer Olympics since 1994 have reduced the interval to 2 years.The motto of the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi (2014) consisted of a sequence of three words "hot.Winter.Your ".He speaks of ownership of each to what is happening, and of the heat of the fight in time for the event.
«One World, One Dream»
For a lot of centuries, the Olympics are not overcome one obstacle.Now it is one of the largest and most exciting events in the world, during which cease all military conflicts.Sports movement did not disappear, but revived with renewed vigor and commitment to high ideals.Holy Fire breaks out almost every heart, and the motto of the Olympic Games "Faster, higher, stronger!" Sounds at any sporting arena.Millions of people around the world involved in this unusual and grand unveiling.And who can not take part in it, trying to watch him from the sidelines, sincerely rooting for their favorites.Also, the event can be seen on the TV screen while sitting in the comfort of your home or among friends.In addition, participants in international games have a good opportunity to improve their financial condition: if he wins the reward will be great.A fight for the medals, as well as watching a match, you can now women.In addition, actions and Paralympic Games, which was attended by people with disabilities, showing the greatest strength of spirit.
