The Olympic Games: Past, Present & Future Aspirations

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The Olympic Games: Past,
Present & Future
Aspirations
The Olympic Games stand as a beacon of excellence, unity, and
international cooperation. It's a global event, uniting athletes and
nations in a celebration of sportsmanship and human achievement. This
presentation will guide you through the rich history and future
aspirations of the Olympics.

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Introduction to the Olympic Games
Symbol of Excellence
Unity and Cooperation
The Olympics embody athletic skill
The games promote international
and dedication.
understanding.
Athletes strive for peak performance.
Nations come together in peaceful
competition.

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Origins of the Ancient
Olympic Games
776 BCE
The first recorded Olympic Games took place in Olympia,
Greece.
Zeus
The Games were held in honor of Zeus, the king of the
gods.
Athletics
Events included running, wrestling, discus, and pankration.

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Key Aspects of the Ancient
Games
Male-Only Participation
Only men were allowed to compete in the Games.
Olive Wreath Prizes
Winners received olive wreaths as symbols of honor and victory.
Unity Among City-States
The Games promoted unity among the often warring Greek citystates.
End of the Games
The ancient Olympics ended in 393 CE by Roman Emperor
Theodosius I.

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Revival of the Modern
Olympic Games
1896
The Modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896.
Pierre de Coubertin
The games were started by Pierre de Coubertin, a French
educator.
Athens
The first modern Olympics took place in Athens, Greece.

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Evolution of the Modern Olympics
1924
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The Winter Olympics were established in 1924, expanding the
Games.
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1900
Women started participating in the Olympics in 1900,
Today
Over 200 countries participate with thousands of athletes.
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promoting equality.

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Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
Overview
Dates
The Games were held from Feb 7323, 2014.
Location
Sochi, Russia, hosted the event.
Significance
It was the first Russian Winter Olympics after the USSR dissolution.
Clusters
The games featured two main clusters: Coastal and Mountain.

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Achievements of Russia in Sochi 2014
Medal Count
Adelina Sotnikova
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Russia won a total of 33 medals at
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the Sochi Olympics.
Aleksandr Tretiakov
Aleksandr Tretiakov won Gold in
Skeleton.
4
Adelina Sotnikova won Gold in Figure
Skating.
Victor An
3
Victor An secured 3 Golds in Speed
Skating.

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The Legacy of Sochi 2014
Costly
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The Sochi Olympics was one of the most expensive in history.
Pride
2
It boosted national pride and inspired youth in Russia.
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Doping
Doping controversies emerged post-event.

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Personal Olympic Dream
Childhood
Training
I have had a passion for skiing since
I am actively training as a cross-
childhood.
country skier.
Achieve&
I have earned the title of Master of
Sport.
My ultimate goal is to represent Russia at the Winter Olympics, showcasing
my skills and dedication on the world stage. I am committed to achieving
this dream through hard work and perseverance.