Every person related to sports or even a fan of sports is talking about only one thing. OLYMPICS. The 2016 Olympics are about to start and everyone’s on their feet even before the start of the event.
Ever thought Why Olympics are always so cheered and waited for a long time? Well, as the mega game competition is just around the corner, let just know some history regarding the Olympics.
- Advent Of The Great Olympics: The Olympics are pretty old as far as games are concerned. Olympics dated back from Greek times. The Olympics are named after the games that held in Olympia, Greece in the sanctuary of Zeus, the Greek God. These games were actually the religious and cultural festivals of ancient civilization Later in 1894, Baron Pierre de Coubertin laid the foundation stone of the International Olympics Committee. Afterwards, Olympics games occur every four years in a different country every time.
- Why Such Hype: Considering just a sports event some may wonder why so much hype is created regarding the Olympics? The fascinating sport event is nothing less than hype itself. More than 200 nations gather together in a same place and compete in 23 different games. This year also 205 different countries will be appearing in Olympics with thousands of athletes taking part in different games. All this entertainment and fun in one place!
- Olympics Rituals: Talking about the rituals and culture of the game itself, The Olympics are very rich in culture. There are many Olympics rituals and traditions like the famous torch and the symbolic Olympic flag. The opening and closing ceremonies of the event are also a fascinating thing to watch.
- What’s New: This year, Olympics is being held in Rio, Brazil. It’s the summer games this year and a lot of things are new in the 2016 edition of the Olympics.
- Debutante Nations: This year, some countries are playing their first ever Olympics game. These nations include Kosovo and South Sudan.
- Players: This year Olympics has more players than previous editions. Almost 11,478 athletes are registered for the Olympics this year.
- Sports Event: This year Olympics edition has increased the number of sports event. Athletes from all around the world will compete in 42 different games.
- Total Nations: With the addition of two debut members, this year’s Olympics will be hosting 206 nations from around the globe. First time ever in Olympics history has 205 nations taken part together.
When Olympics is going to start? Most of the people are asking this same question now a days, the Olympics have been a hot topic of discussion for everyone. Well the wait is almost over! The Olympics are going to kick off in just 2 days on the 5th of August 2016 In Rio da Janeiro, Brazil. Tickets are available for the mega event. So grab your tickets when you have the chance and enjoy the great show of talent and valor. The Olympics will continue till 18 days are expected to end on 23rd August 2016.
- List Of Events:
05-08-2016: Opening Ceremony – 06:00pm BRT
06-08-2016: Start of games from Archery – 09:00pm BRT
The games are expected to continue till 21-08-2016.
23-28-2016: Expected Closing Ceremony – 06:00pm BRT
So now we know a lot about this fascinating sport and we are all ready to enjoy it all fully.