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==International Olympic Committee== | ==International Olympic Committee== | ||
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==Symbols== | ==Symbols== | ||
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==Ceremonies== | ==Ceremonies== | ||
| - | + | :''Main article: [[NBC Olympic Games Ceremony|Olympic Games ceremony]]'' | |
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===Opening=== | ===Opening=== | ||
| + | [[File:2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony (15).jpg|thumb|Opening ceremony of the [[NBC Summer Olympics (2012)|2012 Summer Olympics]] in [[London]]]] | ||
===Closing=== | ===Closing=== | ||
| + | [[File:Birdsclosing.jpg|thumb|left|Athletes gather in the stadium during the closing ceremony of the [[NBC Summer Olympics (2008)|2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]].]] | ||
===Medal presentation=== | ===Medal presentation=== | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
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===Amateurism and professionalism=== | ===Amateurism and professionalism=== | ||
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==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
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===Boycotts=== | ===Boycotts=== | ||
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===Use of performance enhancing drugs=== | ===Use of performance enhancing drugs=== | ||
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| - | + | :''Further information: [[List of Olympic Medallists|Lists of Olympic medallists]] and [[List of Multiple Olympic Gold Medalists|List of multiple Olympic gold medalists]]'' | |
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| - | + | ===Nations at the Summer Olympics=== | |
| - | + | :''Main article: [[List of Participating Nations of the Summer Olympic Games|List of participating nations at the Summer Olympic Games]]'' | |
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| - | + | [[File:Summer olympics all cities.PNG|thumb|upright=1.35|Map of Summer Olympics locations. Countries that have hosted one Summer Olympics are shaded green, while countries that have hosted two or more are shaded blue.]] | |
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| - | + | :''Main article: [[List of Olympic Games Host Cities|List of Olympic Games host cities]]'' | |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| + | {{Portal|Olympics}} | ||
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| + | * [[All-time Olympic Games Medal Table|All-time Olympic Games medal table]] | ||
| + | * [[Art Competitions at the Summer Olympics|Art competitions at the Summer Olympics]] | ||
| + | * [[List of Multi-Sport Events|List of multi-sport events]] | ||
| + | * [[Paralympic Games]] | ||
| + | * [[Youth Olympic Games]] | ||
| + | * [[Olympic Cup]] and [[Olympic Order]] | ||
| + | * [[Olympic Day Run]] | ||
| + | * [[Pierre de Coubertin Medal|Pierre de Coubertin medal]] | ||
| + | * [[Special Olympics]] and [[Deaflympics]] | ||
| + | * [[SportAccord]] | ||
| + | * [[World Games]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | {{NBC Olympic Games}} | ||
| + | {{Nations at the Olympics}} | ||
| + | {{Sports at the Olympics}} | ||
| + | {{Olympic Summer Games Host Cities}} | ||
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| + | {{Multi-Sport Events}} | ||
| + | {{Team Sports}} | ||
| + | {{Olympic Games Results}} | ||
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The Olympic Games (French: les Jeux olympiques, JO) is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered to be the world's foremost sports competition and more than 200 nations participate. The Games are currently held biennially, with Summer and Winter Olympic Games alternating, meaning they occur every four years within their respective seasonal games. Originally, the ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The IOC has since become the governing body of the Olympic Movement, whose structure and actions are defined by the Olympic Charter.
The evolution of the Olympic Movement during the 20th and 21st centuries has resulted in several changes to the Olympic Games. Some of these adjustments include the creation of the Winter Games for ice and winter sports, the Paralympic Games for athletes with a physical disability, and the Youth Olympic Games for teenage athletes. The IOC has had to adapt to the varying economic, political, and technological realities of the 20th century. As a result, the Olympics shifted away from pure amateurism, as envisioned by Coubertin, to allow participation of professional athletes. The growing importance of the mass media created the issue of corporate sponsorship and commercialization of the Games. World Wars led to the cancellation of the 1916, 1940, and 1944 Games. Large boycotts during the Cold War limited participation in the 1980 and 1984 Games.
The Olympic Movement consists of international sports federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and organizing committees for each specific Olympic Games. As the decision-making body, the IOC is responsible for choosing the host city for each Olympic Games. The host city is responsible for organizing and funding a celebration of the Games consistent with the Olympic Charter. The Olympic program, consisting of the sports to be contested at the Games, is also determined by the IOC. The celebration of the Games encompasses many rituals and symbols, such as the Olympic flag and torch, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. Over 13,000 athletes compete at the Summer and Winter Olympics in 33 different sports and nearly 400 events. The first, second, and third place finishers in each event receive Olympic medals: gold, silver, and bronze, respectively.
The Games have grown in scale to the point that nearly every nation is represented. Such growth has created numerous challenges, including boycotts, doping, bribery, and terrorism. Every two years, the Olympics and its media exposure provide unknown athletes with the chance to attain national, and in some cases, international fame. The Games also constitute a major opportunity for the host city and country to showcase themselves to the world.
Contents |
Ancient Olympics
Modern Games
Forerunners
Revival
1896 Games
- Main article: 1896 Summer Olympics
Changes and adaptations
- Main article: Summer Olympic Games
Winter Games
- Main article: Winter Olympic Games
Paralympics
- Main article: Paralympic Games
Youth Games
- Main article: Youth Olympic Games
21st-century games
Cost of the Games
- See also: Cost of the Olympic Games
Economic and social impact on host cities and countries
International Olympic Committee
- Main article: International Olympic Committee
Criticism
Commercialisation
Under national organising committees
Under IOC control
Budget
Effect of television
Controversy
Cost
Symbols
- Main article Olympic symbols
Ceremonies
- Main article: Olympic Games ceremony
Opening
Closing
Medal presentation
Sports
- Main article: Olympic sports
Amateurism and professionalism
Team Canada
Controversies
- Main article: Olympic Games scandals and controversies
Boycotts
Politics
Use of performance enhancing drugs
- Main article: Use of performance-enhancing drugs in the Olympic Games
Russian doping scandal
Sex discrimination
- Main article: Women at the Olympics
Terrorism and violence
Colonialism
- Main article: Colonialism and the Olympic Games
Citizenship
IOC rules for citizenship
Reasons for changing citizenship
Citizenship changes and disputes
Champions and medallists
- Further information: Lists of Olympic medallists and List of multiple Olympic gold medalists
Nations
Nations at the Summer Olympics
Nations at the Winter Olympics
Host nations and cities
- Main article: List of Olympic Games host cities
- See also: List of Olympic medals by host nation
See also
Footnotes
References
Further reading
External links
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