They were part of religious festivals.
To honor the gods.
Athletic Union of Greek Alexandria was created in 1910.
The name for a Greek race course is a "stadion." This term originally referred to the length of the race, approximately 600 feet, and the venue where foot races were held, particularly during the ancient Olympic Games. The stadion was an important aspect of Greek athletic culture and was often associated with various athletic competitions.
Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.
Greek Olympics
they are around us every day... wrestling is a game that was held in greek Olympics
The modern Olympic Games are athletic competitions based on the ancient Greek games held on the plain of Olympia in SW Greece (nowhere near Mount Olympus). Both the plain and mountain referred to the mythical home of the Greek gods.
Olympia
To honor the gods.
You can say athlete in Greek by saying athlitis. If you wanted to say the word sports in Greek it would be athlitismos.
Asterme rikey and loopeing (these are all Greek)
in the odeon. Its an ancient greek theater.