OLYMPICS 2024

 

History of the Olympics:

The Olympic Games have a long history that began in ancient Greece. From 776 BC to 393 AD, Olympia hosted the games. Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, was the subject of a religious celebration that included these antiquated sports. Among the competitions were foot races, discus throw, wrestling, long jump, javelin, and chariot racing. The ancient Olympics served as a catalyst for cultural cohesion and competitive spirit among the Greek city-states. The modern Olympic Games were resurrected in 1896 after a protracted break by French educator and historian Pierre de Coubertin, who was motivated by the ancient games and desired to use sports to advance world peace and cooperation. Greece's Athens hosted the inaugural modern Olympics, which included 14 nations and 241 athletes competing in 43 events.

Importance of the Olympics:

Encouraging Peace and solidarity: By uniting athletes from all over the world to compete in a civil and courteous atmosphere, the Olympics serve as a symbol of worldwide solidarity. "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger) is the Olympic motto, which highlights friendly competition and the quest of greatness. 

Cultural Exchange: Olympic athletes and fans can learn about and appreciate the diversity of cultures, customs, and values from across the world through this forum for cultural exchange. 

Inspiration & Motivation: Millions of people all around the world find inspiration in the tales of sportsmen who overcome adversity to reach greatness. The Olympics promote physical fitness and good lifestyles by encouraging sports participation.

Economic and Social Impact: Organizing an Olympics can have a major positive impact on the economy by fostering job growth, infrastructural development, and tourism. The host nation's enhanced sporting facilities and heightened interest in sports are other legacies of the games.

 Emphasizing Significant Issues: The Olympics have frequently served as a forum for bringing attention to significant social and political issues, including racial discrimination, gender equality, and human rights. This platform has the potential to raise awareness of these problems on a global scale and promote reform.

Why We Need the Olympics?

Global Unity: The Olympics are a potent reminder of our common humanity in a world where political, cultural, and social divides frequently exist. The games promote international understanding and respect. 

Promotion of Sports and Physical Activity: The Olympics encourage participation in sports and physical activity among people of all ages, thereby fostering worldwide health, fitness, and well-being.

 Peaceful Competition: By having nations compete on the sports field instead of the battlefield, the Olympics offer a peaceful substitute for hostilities. This promotes a diplomatic and peaceful culture.

 Economic and Social Benefits: By fostering urbanization, social transformation, and economic growth in host nations and cities, the Olympics can leave a lasting legacy that will help future generations. 

Olympic showcase: Humans have the amazing capacity to go beyond the boundaries of their physical and mental capabilities. Olympians' accomplishments are proof of what is possible when one is committed, persistent, and collaborative.

Olympics 2024:

From July 26 to August 11, 2024, Paris, France, will host the Summer Olympics. Paris will have hosted the Summer Olympics twice before, in 1900 and 1924. This will be the third time the games are held there. A diverse array of sports, including recently added activities like breakdancing, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding, are anticipated at the Paris Games, reflecting the changing nature of international sports.

 The importance of Paris 2024:

Sustainability: It is a key theme for the Paris 2024 Olympics, with plans to employ both temporary and existing venues to reduce their negative environmental effects. 

Inclusion: Gender equality will be emphasized at the games, with an equal number of male and female competitors, and accessibility for athletes with disabilities will be prioritised.

 Innovation: By utilizing digital tools to improve the experience for competitors and viewers alike, Paris 2024 seeks to provide a technologically sophisticated and inventive Olympic experience.

Renowned Indian Athletes at the 2024 Olympics:  India has a long tradition of sending athletes to the Olympics, where they have succeeded in a variety of sports like hockey, shooting, boxing, wrestling, and athletics. A number of Indian athletes are predicted to have a big impact on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris based on their past results and current form.

1. Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw): At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he created history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. In an attempt to retain his championship, he will be one of the major athletes to watch in Paris in 2024. 

2. P.V. Sindhu (Badminton): One of the most successful badminton players in India, she won a bronze in Tokyo 2020 and a silver in Rio 2016. In Paris in 2024, she hopes to increase her collection of Olympic medals. 

3. Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting): A noteworthy accomplishment for Indian weightlifting, she took home a silver medal in the 49 kg division at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

4. Bajrang Punia (wrestling): He is well-known for his bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the men's 65 kg division. 

5. Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing): at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she took home a bronze medal in the women's welterweight division. She won an Olympic medal as the third boxer from India. 

6. Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams: The men's team won a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020, and both the women's and men's teams have made considerable progress. 

7. Avinash Sable (Athletics - Steeplechase): With three national records in the 3000m steeplechase, he is a rising star in Indian athletics. He could be a medal contender in 2024 in Paris.

 This Olympics will carry on the legacy of uniting people worldwide in the spirit of good sportsmanship and respect for one another while showcasing human athleticism and cultural variety at its finest.