what is olympic

The Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event held once every four years. The modern Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896, and they have since become the largest and most prestigious multi-sport international event in the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for overseeing the planning of the Olympic Games, selecting the host city, updating and approving the Olympic sports program, and negotiating sponsorship and broadcasting rights. The Olympic Movement encompasses a large number of national and international sporting organizations and federations, recognized media partners, as well as athletes, officials, judges, and every other person and institution that agrees to abide by the rules of the Olympic Charter. The Olympic Games include both a summer and a winter edition, and athletes from all 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Olympic Refugee Team are eligible to compete in a wide range of sporting disciplines and events. The history of the Games goes back around 3,000 years to the Peloponnese in Ancient Greece, where sports contests organized at Olympia took place every four years and acquired the name Olympic Games. The modern Olympic Games are a celebration of friendly competition, bringing together athletes from different nations in the spirit of sportsmanship and unity.