THE OLYMPIC GAMES – Podcast
The Olympic Games are a big international sports event. Athletes from many countries come together to compete. The Olympics happen every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games taking turns. The Summer Games have sports like swimming, running, and gymnastics. The Winter Games include sports like skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding. In all, there are 32 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The history of the Olympics goes back to ancient Greece. The first Olympic games took place nearly 3 thousand years ago in 776 BC. The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. Since then, they have grown to include many more sports and athletes. The Olympic Games promote peace and unity. They bring people from all over the world together. The symbol of…