2007-01-29 04:27:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Olympics
it still promotes camaraderie, sportsmanship and fair play for all athletes in the world. before professional athletes were not allowed to compete, but they changed that so that everybody can participate. Now, i think Olympic Games are taking place because its a chance for the host country to profit from it. No country will host it if they will loose money. Billions of dollars are needed to host it, just building new state-of- art stadiums, hi-tech electronics needed, new hotels that will comprise the Olympic village, new transportation system, security, etc will blow your budget off limits. Sponsors, sales from products and endorsements should come in to pay for expenses incurred. Since the 1984 LA Games, hosting Olympic Games has become a big business.
2007-01-29 18:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by Panel Head 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."
2007-01-29 08:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by moglie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started in Ancient Greek times, every year they would hold Olympics and the winners would get a laurel leaf crown. Even in times of fierce battles, the battle would stop for the Olympics then they'd carry on again after!
A lot of the participants in the Olympics back then took part in the nude!
2007-01-29 04:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
International camaraderie and a chance to compete against other people from all around the world and learn about their customs.
2007-01-29 13:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have an world cup for everything but to count this medals in 1 month a competetion takes place
2007-01-29 07:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by ehsan m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone wants a good looking body , or just wants to be heathy .... so olympic games is the oppertunity for people to pratice, have competitions....
2007-01-29 04:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Phuong P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in ancient times they used to take place so that ancient cities would have a time when there was no war..but that's really long ago..now its a bit different
2007-01-29 04:37:06 · answer #7 · answered by Isolde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To introduce young athlete's skills and endurance, and to bring pride and honour for themselves , their sponsors and their country of origin.
2007-02-01 08:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by bornfree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From history, to peace processes to sportsmanship, there are many reasons to it.
2007-01-29 04:38:14 · answer #9 · answered by Lacieles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not?
its a competition of the best athletes (or chemists) in the world
2007-01-29 04:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by thegolfingjunkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋