Ancient Greek Sport What do we know about

Ancient Greek Sport

What do we know about the Olympics?

Sport and competitions were an important part of Greek festivals Sporting events were held in honour of the Gods Like many Greek contributions, the origin of sporting events is rooted in mythology

The first Olympic Games 776 BCE in Olympia Took place every four years A truce would be made between warring citystates so everyone could compete in the Olympics Only Greek citizens could compete Olympia

The Olympics was initially a five day event Day 1: Sacrifice to the Gods, honour Zeus Day 2: Pentathlon (quoits, sprint, wrestling, long jump, and javelin Day 3: Religious observances Boys’ events Day 4: Track Events, wrestling, boxing, race in armour Day 5: Banquets, sacrifices Winners announced-crowned with an olive wreath and awarded a financial award

Ancient Greek Sport Marathon Javelin-used as a weapon from the Mycenaean to the Roman period Wrestling Boxing

Modern Olympics First modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens Take place every four years Winter and summer olympics Global conflicts have influenced the Olympics Countries around the world compete Women play a greater role in sporting events today Sport victories are celebrated as national victories.