1. Modern Olympic Games

Planning began in 1894, with the
founding of the International
Olympic Committee

They were inaugurated in the spring
of 1896

2. History
• The first games were held in
April 1896. They attracted
Athletes from the United
States, Great Britian and 11
other nations.
• Only 42 events in 9 sports
were scheduled for these
games

3. When are the Games Held?
• The Olympic Games in Berlin
in 1916 were cancelled
because of World War I;
those scheduled for 1940
and 1944 were cancelled
because of World War II
• The winter Olympic Games
were added in 1924
• The games resumed in 1948
and are held every 4 years

4. History

The total number of
participants has
increased
dramatically over
the years

In 1896 there were
285 participants, in
1992 this number
has grown to
approxametly 10
600

5. Women in the Olympics
• Since the first
Olympics the
number of
women in the
competition has
greatly increased

6. Events – today participants take
part in over 400 different events
• Weight lifting Rowing
• Tennis Running
• Triathlon Curling
• Football Swimming
• Badminton Judo
• Hockey Boxing
• Gymnastics Basketball
• Skating Table tennis

7. The Prizes
• Winners get medals
• GOLD – 1st
place
• SILVER – 2nd
place
• BRONZE – 3rd
place
• The winners do not
receive any money.