Olympic Games
Have you ever been surprised why the Olympic Games is the most important sporting event in the world? To begin with, it is more significant than any other sports event worldwide. Thousands of sportspersons from all over the world take part in these sports. Several million attend the Games in every Game, and many more watch them on television as well.
Another thing that is making the Games impressive are the ceremonies held at the beginning. The opening celebration begins with the march past of athletes, followed by all kinds of memorable performances, and finally reaches the lighting of the Olympic torch. Thousands of people are involved, and millions are spent to make each Game more memorable than the last one. The preparation for the opening and closing celebrations alone may take years to prepare. While the opening celebration is known for its grandeur, the closing ceremony is remembered for touching.
First, the Games is the best example of human efforts to achieve peace and co-operation through sports. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece to stop the different states from fighting. The Games was started to promote world peace everywhere and unity through sports activity. It is indeed a unique idea, and today, athletes worldwide continue to aim for the same ideal.
Secondly, some of the best performances in sports have been observed and recorded during the Olympics games. No one will intend to forget the perfect scores, especially of the young gymnast, Michael Phelps, the eight gold medals of Michael Phelps in swimming, or the four gold medals of Michael Phelps in track and field events.
Thirdly, the Olympic games provide some of the finest examples of human courage ever demonstrated. Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals despite years of suffering from childhood polio. Abebe Bikila, who had trained in Ethiopia without a coach, won the marathon, running barefooted.
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