History of the olympics,
Olympic games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, where thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. Originally, the ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894. It continued since then.

The celebration of the Games includes many rituals and symbols, such as the Olympic flag and torch, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.

There are over 13,000 athletes that compete at the summer and Winter Olympics in 33 different sports and almost 400 events. The first, second, and third place finishers in each event receive either a gold, silver or bronze Olympic medals, respectively.Every two years, the Olympics and the athletes get to participate in the sport they are good at. The Games also gives a major opportunity for the host city and country to promote and showcase themselves to the world, like the Beijing Olympic games held in China, in 2008.

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are an international multi-sport event held every four years in staggered summer and winter events. The Youth Olympic Games will feature athletes between the ages of 14 and 18.