Проект по теме "Олимпийские игры сегодня и вчера"

games in the world.
The Olympic Games have a long and

interesting history. Competitions of athletes took place in Greece. They were only for men. It was twenty eight centuries ago, in 776 B.C.
The most important competitions in Olympia were named the Olympic Games.

festival. They were held every four years (through 1417 days).

The Olympic Games included events in racing, boxing, jumping, horse racing and wrestling.
The Olympic Games became the symbol of peace and friendship. In 1896 the world again heard about the Olympic Games.

up and began to work in 1896.
There were competitions

in many kids of sport: jumping and running, boxing and swimming, athletics, football, basketball and others.

are held separately. Winter Olympic Games first tool place in

1924. There were competitions in skiing, skating, ice hockey, etc. Since 1936 the opening ceremony has been celebrated by lighting a flame, which is called «The Olympic Flame.

be held in their cities but it depends on the

decision of the International Committee. The Olympic Games have been held in the cities of Europe, America, Asia and Australia. Our country joined the Olympic Movement in 1952.

in Moscow in 1980 (from July 19 to August 3).

Many athletes, guests and journalists came to Moscow and it was the first time that the Olympic Games were held in our country. Our Russian sportsmen won 80 gold, 69 silver and 46 bronze medals during these Games
The 22nd Olympic Games were a festival of health, peace and friendship.