The Olympic Games are a major international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions. Thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of events, representing their countries. The Games are held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years.
Key Facts:
Origin: The Olympics originated in ancient Greece in Olympia, where they were held as religious festivals.
Modern Revival: The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece, by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
Organized by: The International Olympic Committee.