The Olympic Games first began in ancient Greece. They were of religious significance, being held in honor of Zeus in Olympia, Greece. The games were held every four-years with representatives from the various city-states competing in athletic competitions and combat sports like horse racing, and wrestling. The Games were supposed to be a sort of peace or truce between the city-states. It was called the Olympic peace by the Grecians.
The Olympic Games are known as the world’s foremost athletic competition. Over 200 nations participate in this event that happens once in 4 years. And in these four years, every two years, they alternate with the Summer and Winter Olympics. There has also been the addition of the Youth Olympic Games, the five Continental Games, the Special Olympics, and the World Games. This is for the inclusion of all athletes, non-disabled, disabled, and different age groups. The World Games is for sports that are not included in the main Olympic Games. Different nations host the games of every Olympic.

A body known as the International Olympic Committee oversees all matters regarding the Olympic Games. It is an event that garners worldwide attention and gives all athletes an opportunity to bring honor to their nation.
The Olympics are an international sports event, and winning medals here is considered to be of the highest honor in the sporting world. The Games are broadcast worldwide on live television and are also available on the Internet archives so people can watch later on.