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Firstly we have said that we are going to do on the upcoming Youth Olympic Games for our IPW project

What is the YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES??

The Youth Olympic Games is a multi-sport event compromising of both summer and winter games...The idea for the YOG was created by IOC(International Olympic committee)president,James Roggue...This idea was then approved by the IOC committee on the 119th session...They wanted the YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES TO be a successor to the discontinued Olympic Games...

The ancient Olympic Games!

The Olympics were a celebration of the almighty Zeus, the powerful King of the ancient Greek Gods. As in the modern games, these great contests brought athletes from many countries, including those from Africa and Spain. (Swaddling, 1984) There is only disputed evidence as to when the first Olympic Games were held. There are records that show the first games took place in 776 B.C.; however, there is evidence to the contrary. Greek festivals celebrating religion, music, and athletes are thought to have occurred perhaps centuries before that date.(Girardi, 1972)

How the ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES begun??

How the games started is also a matter of great speculation. There are two main tales or myths that describe the founding of the Olympics, both occurring in Olympia, Greece. The first tale is of Pelops, a suitor seeking Hippodamia's hand in marriage. King Oeomaus, Hippodamia's father, challenged anyone who wished to marry his daughter to drive Hippodamia away in a chariot faster than the King can catch them. Thirteen brave suitors tried this feat, and they all failed, resulting in death by King Oeomaus' spear. The tricky Pelops, however, managed to bribe King Oeomaus' servant to rig the king's chariot with a faulty axle. As Pelops and Hippodamia were driving away, the King's chariot axle gave way and he fell to his death. Pelops then had a wedding celebration, including athletic contests, with his fellow Olympians. Supposedly, those contests were the first Olympics. (Kieran, Daley, and Jordan, 1977).....The other tale of the games' origin includes references to Greek mythology. Hercules, the son of Zeus, was forced by Hera to kill his children. In order to redeem his honor, he had to serve King Eurestheus, his cousin, who commanded him to complete twelve labors. Hercules supposedly organized the Olympic Games to celebrate his completion of the fifth labor, cleaning all of Augeas' horse stalls in one day. By holding the festivities, he was thanking Zeus for his help in completing the labor. (Girardi, 1972)

So guys quite a long post...This is what we mean by educational posts--.-- :(....Wait for more as the exams have started...