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Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.

Today, all over the world, people are getting ready for the Olympics. Runners, swimmers, skiers, and skaters are practicing; teams are learning to work together. Meanwhile, workers are making flags, medals, uniforms and equipment. But soon the Olympic torch will be lighted and the games will start. 
The Olympic Games are an important international event featuring summer and winter sports. Olympic Games are held every two years, with Summer and Winter Olympic Games taking turns. Each seasonal games happens every four years. Originally, the ancient Olympic Games were held in Ancient Greece at Olympia.
From 776 BC the Olympic Games, became more important in the ancient Greece reaching the height of their fame in the 5th and 6th century BC. The Olympics also had religious significance since there were dedicated to Zeus, whose huge statue was standing in Olympia.
The Olympic symbol consists of five interlocking rings that 'represent Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.
The medal ceremony takes place after the finals of each event. The top three finishers receive a medal and a di­ploma. They stand at attention on a platform while the flags of their countries are raised and a band plays the national anthem of the country of the gold medal winner.

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MALAYSIA

Malaysia first participated at the Olympic Games in 1964, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except when Malaysia participated in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. Malaysia has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games.


RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
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CHAMPIONS ARE MADE LONG BEFORE THE VICTORY. WHAT SEPARATES HEROES FROM ALSO-RANS IS THEIR DEDICATION TB KEEP GOING WHEN EVERYTHING INSIDE THEM IS SCREAMING AT THEM TO GIVE UP.
Champions like American track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens-who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games- are made long before the victory.
By Sandy Clarke
The Star/Saturday, 6 August 2016
This year’s summer Olympic Games event shines its light on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which will host around 10,500 athletes from 206 nations, taking part in over 300 competitions in 42 different sports.
Billions of people around the world will tune in to watch at least some parts of the Games, sharing in the hopes and dreams, the triumphs and defeats, and the emotional highs and lows experi­enced by all the athletes who have spent much of their lives training relentlessly for their shot at glory.
The Olympic Games espouse the spirit of competition but they also foster camaraderie, compassion and cohesion throughout the world, reminding us that there is far more that unites us than divides us.
WHAT THE GAMES BRING TO THE TABLE
Throughout its history, there’s no denying that the Olympic Games have witnessed their fair share of political and social turmoil. But for many of the cities fortunate enough to win the bid to host the prestigious event, there has been a tremendous legacy left long after the Games have gone.
The sporting spectacle has always provided observers and participants alike with excitement, entertainment, and enthralling displays of finely honed athleticism. But it’s easy to get lost in the exhilaration and exuberance of the Games to the point of being unaware of the lasting benefits that lie far beyond the tracks.
The Olympic Games embody the common humanity we all share. The famous Olympic rings symbol was designed in 1912 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, co-founder of the modern Olympic Games.
Explaining the symbolism behind the design, he said, …the six colours (white background included) combined in this way reproduce the colours of every country without exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Greece, the tri-colours of France, England, America, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Hungary, and the yellow and red of Spain, are placed together with the innovations of Brazil or Australia, with old Japan, and with new China. Here is truly an interna­tional symbol.”
As well as providing a platform for the hundreds of proud nations that take part, the Olympic Games serve to build com­munities of value within host nations, inspiring qualities of generosity, inclusion, belief, charity, and a renewed sense of effort in helping to transform the lives of all those who are touched by the spirit of the Games.
People in host nations are able to find their voice and have it heard. Communities come together to establish a sense of pride and place in the world. There’s often a reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour, and fear of crime decreases as a result of a shared respect and value for diversity. Post-Games, an increase in capacity of third sector organi­sations to take ownership of community centres and other facilities empower communities to manage and deliver services, building on an Olympic legacy that serves and inspires for generations to come.
These are just a few of the ways in which the Olympic Games work to inspire communities and instil that spirit of unity, inclusion and striving for excellence for which the Games are best known.
But perhaps the real legacy of the Olympic Games is the example it sets for all of us in its enduring message that no matter who we are, no matter what our circumstance or where we come from; no matter our perceived limitations, setbacks or hardships, we can, all of us, choose to make the best of ourselves by reaching out to others and helping them to make the best of themselves in turn.
Just as triumph born of one moment of glory is rooted in struggle and persever­ance, the kind of change that leaves a true and lasting legacy can only come from our perseverance through the struggles we face in the endeavour to make our world a better place.
If the Olympic Games show us any­thing, it’s this: it’s not winning the gold that makes you a champion, nor is it reaching the finish line before your com­petitors. Champions are made long before the victory. What separates heroes from also-rans is their dedication to keep going when everything inside them is screaming at them to give up. It’s the belief that they were born for a purpose, and that nothing will ever stand in the way of them fulfill­ing that purpose.
Every moment counts. In them, we are called on to make the best of who we are and what we’re capable of. That’s the spirit of the Olympic Games. It calls on us to be our own champion, to serve our­selves as well as others. It’s the spirit that whispers to us, “If not now, when?"

Did You know?
The original Olympic Games were founded in Olympia, Greece, and held between 776 BC and 393 AD. The ancient Games formed the inspiration for the modern-day Olympic Games, which have been running since 1896 and since then have been cancelled just three times due to war (1916, 1940, and 1944).

By Rohini Rajaratnam/editor@leaderonomics.com
The Star/Saturday,  6 August  2016
THE whole world tuned in to catch new records being broken, witnessing athletic splendour and the birth of champions.
Brazil was the first South American country to host the Olympic Games held yesterday. But that’s not enough to ensure that you were the most interesting person at that opening cer­emony viewing party!
Here are eight things you should probably know about the Olympics:
1. HISTORY LESSON
The Olympic Games were ini­tially celebrated as a religious festival to honour father of the Greek gods, Zeus, which until 393 AD when they were banned for being a pagan festi­val. However in the late 1800s, Baron Coubertin fought for its resurgence as he thought physical education would be able to save his country from mili­tary humiliation.
2. RUN FREE
Jerseys and running shoes were almost unheard off during the early Olympics especially since par­ticipants competed mostly nude. Yes, competitors had to strut around in the buff, and oiled themselves for both looks and a tribute to the gods.
3. WINNERS
Back in the day, instead of a gold medal, a victor received a crown made from olive leaves, and was eligible-to-have a statue of himself made. Apart from that, the victor was pretty much treated like a modern-day celebrity.
4. RAINING MEN
Women were not allowed to compete until the 1900 Paris Games, which included women’s events in lawn tennis and golf, after a rival Women’s Olympics was held.
5. AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
Being 60 was no hurdle for Swedish shooting expert Oscar Swahn when he won his first gold medal in 1908. He then moved on to the Antwerp Games where he won a silver medal at the age of 21.
6. KEEP AN EYE OUT
During the opening ceremony, observe how the American athletes do not dip their flag as they pass the host country’s dignitaries. Why? Well, it all started in the London 1908 Games when American shot-putter Ralph Rose, who was of Irish ancestry, sup­posedly proclaimed, "This flag dips for no earthly king.”
7. SPORT QUALIFICATION
In case you’re wondering why some of our local sports haven’t made it to the Olympics, apparently in order for a sport to be included in the Olympics it must be practiced by men in 75 countries on at least four conti­nents and by women in 40 countries on at least three continents.
8. THE ARTS
From 1912 to 1948, Olympic medals were awarded for architecture, sculpture, painting, literature and music akin to modern-day art contest. However, it was later banned as artist were consid­ered to be professionals, whilst athletes were required to be amateurs.
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Olympic Games are the most important international athletic competition in the world. The Olympics bring together thousands of the world's finest athletes to com­pete against one another in numerous individual and team sports. Millions of people have attended the games, and more than 1 billion people throughout the world watch the Olympics on television.
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were held from 776 B.G to A.D. 393. The modern games began in 1896. The organizers revived the games to en­courage world peace and friendship and to promote healthy sporting competition for the youth of the world.
The Olympic Games consist of the Summer Games and the Winter Games. From 1896 to 1992, the Olympics were held every four years, except in 1916 during World War I, and in 1940 and 1944 during World War II. The Winter Games, which were established in 1924, took place the same year as the Summer Games. Beginning in 1994, the Winter and Summer Games were divided and scheduled on four-year cycles two years apart. For the years and locations of the games, see the table Sites of the Olympic Games in this article.
Olympic ceremonies and symbols
Colourful ceremonies combine with thrilling athletic competition to create the special feeling of excitement in the Olympics. The opening ceremony is particularly impressive. The Olympic athletes of Greece march into the stadium first, in honour of the original games held in ancient Greece. The athletes of the other countries fol­low in alphabetical order by country according to the spelling in the language of the host country. The ath­letes of the host country enter last. The president or other head of state of the host country opens the games. The Olympic flag is raised, trumpets play, and cannons boom in salute. Hundreds of doves are released as a symbol of peace.
The most dramatic moment of the opening ceremony is the lighting of the Olympic flame. The flame symbol­izes the light of spirit, knowledge, and life, and it is a messenger of peace. The fire is ignited in Olympia, Greece, by using a mirror to concentrate the rays of the sun. Runners transport the flame in a torch relay from Greece to the site of the games. Most runners carry the flame on foot. However, many other kinds of transporta­tion, including aeroplanes, horses, and skis, have also been used. The final runner carries the torch into the stadium, circles the track, and lights a huge cauldron (pot). The flame bums throughout the games and then is extinguished during the closing ceremony.
The Olympic symbol, created in 1913, consists of five interlocking rings that represent the continents of Af­rica, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. The flag of every nation competing in the games has at least
one of these colours. Under the rings is the Olympic t motto, the Latin words Citius, Altius, Fortius. The words tare translated as Swifter, Higher, Stronger.
The International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the f governing body of the Olympic Games. The IOC has headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The committee ! approves the sports and events to be included in the games. The IOC also selects the host cities for the Sum­mer Games and Winter Games, seven years in advance. The cities bidding for the games must prove they can provide athletic facilities for the games and housing for the athletes, coaches, officials, and visiting spectators. Host cities provide a special housing compound called the Olympic Village for the athletes and coaches. The prospective hosts must also convince the IOC that they can furnish adequate transportation, food service, and cultural activities. Host cities are chosen by a majority vote of the IOC
Originally, members of the IOC were elected for life. However, according to a rule change in 1995, all mem­bers must retire before they reach the age of 81. The members of the IOC are not allowed to accept instruc­tions on voting from any government or other group or individual. New members of the IOC are elected by cur­rent members.
Olympic competition
Every country or territory competing in the Olympic Games is represented by a national Olympic committee. In the mid-^irs, about 195 nations and territories had such groups. Each committee is responsible for select­ing its national team, providing uniforms and equip­ment, and furnishing transportation to the Olympic site.
Most countries use government funds to pay their Olympic expenses. The IOC also provides financial aid. The United States is the only large nation whose govern­ment does not give its team financial support. The U.S. team is largely financed by contributions from private corporations and individuals.
Selection of the athletes. In many countries, ath­letes qualify for the Olympics by winning or finishing high in competitions called selection trials. In most cases, athletes are invited to the trials based on their
performance in national and international competitions.
An athlete representing a country must be a citizen of that country. For many years, only amateur athletes com­peted in the games. This gave an advantage to wealthy athletes who could devote all their time to training with­out worrying about earning money. Professional ath­letes are now eligible to compete in most Olympic sports. Exceptions include baseball and boxing.
Entries. In most Olympic sports, a nation may enter as many as three competitors in each event as long as the athletes meet a minimum standard set by the inter­national governing body of that sport. Team sports are limited to 8 to 16 teams per sport. National teams must win or be placed high in qualifying tournaments to make the final competition. The host country is allowed to enter a team in every team event.
Medals. The top three finishers in each event receive a medal and a diploma. The next five finishers get only a diploma. Each first-place winner receives a gold medal, which is actually made of silver and coated with gold. The second-place medal is made of silver, and the third- place medal is bronze. The design for the medal changes for each Olympics. All members of a winning relay team get a medal, including those who partici­pated only in qualifying rounds. All the members of a winning team who have played in at least one of the games during the competition receive a medal.
The top three finishers receive their medals in a cere­mony after the event. The medal winners stand at atten­tion on a platform, with the gold medallist in the middle. The silver medallist stands on the gold medallist's right and the bronze medallist on the left. The flags of their
Olympic competition is intended to test the skill of in­dividuals and teams, not nations. Therefore, the IOC does not keep an official score among the nations. No country "wins" the Olympics. However, unofficial medal totals are compiled for the press and the public.
The Summer Games
The Summer Games are held during the summer sea­son of the host city, usually between July and October,
and last 16 days. Athletes compete in more than 270 sep­arate events during the Summer Games. A sport must be played in at least 75 countries on four continents be­fore it can be considered for men's competition. To be eligible for women's competition, a sport must be played in 40 countries on three continents.
The Summer Games have grown enormously. In the first modern games in 1896, about 311 male athletes rep­resenting 13 nations competed. Today, more than 10,000 male and female athletes representing over 190 nations participate.
The Winter Games
The Winter Games are usually held in February and last 16 days. A sport must be played in at least 25 coun­tries on three continents to be considered. The Winter Olympics include over 60 events. The games attract ap­proximately 2,000 athletes from about 60 countries.
The Ancient Games
Athletics played an important role in the religious fes­tivals of ancient Greece. Historians believe the ancient Greeks first organized athletic games as part of funeral ceremonies for important people. This practice proba­bly existed by the 1200's B.C Later, games became part of religious festivals honouring the gods. Many Greek cities held festivals every two or four years.
Over time, four great religious festivals developed that brought together people from throughout the Greek world. These festivals were the Isthmian, Ne- mean, Pythian, and Olympic games. The Olympic Games, which ranked as the most important, honoured Zeus, the king of the gods.
The first recorded Olympic contest took place in 776 B.C at Olympia in western Greece. The first winner was Koroibos (also spelled Coroebus), a cook from Elis. The Olympic Games were held every four years. They were so important to the ancient Greeks that time was meas­ured in Olympiads, the four-year intervals between games. The only event in the first 13 games was the stadion, a running race of 192 metres. Through the years, longer running races were added.
Other types of competition became part of the an­cient Olympics. In 708 B.C, wrestling and the pentathlon were added. The pentathlon was a combination of jump­ing, running, the discus throw, the javelin throw, and wrestling. Boxing joined the programme in 688 B.C., and the four-horse chariot race was added in 680 B.C. Horse racing was included in 648 B.C, as was the pancratium (also spelled pankration), a combination of boxing, wres­tling, and kicking. Some unusual events were included in the Olympics, such as a race in armour, a chariot race called the apene in which two mules pulled the chariot and a competition for trumpeters.
The ancient Olympics produced several famous champibns. Milo of Kroton won the wrestling competi­tion five times between 532 and 516 B.C, and Leonidas of Rhodes won three running races in each of four Olympics from 164 to 152 B.C.
The Romans conquered Greece during the 140's B.C, and the games soon lost their religious meaning. In A.D. 393, Emperor Theodosius I banned the games.

TOP 10 - Inspiring Olympian Quotes
'This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows." Olga Korbut (Belarusian gymnast)
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." Muhammad Ali (American Boxer)
"I don't think you're human if you don't get nervous." Sidney Crosby (Canadian ice hockey player)
'Too many times women try to be competitive with each other. We should help support each other, rather than try to be better than each other." Katarina Witt (German figure skater)
'You've got to look for tough competition. You've got to want to be the best." Grete Wait? (Norwegian marathon runner)
"We all have dreams. But to make those dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, self-discipline, and effort." Jesse Owens (American Track and Field athlete)
"Girls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It's about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals." Jackie Joyner-Kersee (American track and field athlete)
"I hope that this medal inspires the kids at home to put down guns and knives and pick up a pair of trainers instead.” Erick Barrondo (Guatemalan racewalker)
"I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match." Mia Hamm (American soccer player)
“If you dream and you allow yourself to dream you can do anything."  Clara Hughes (Canadian cyclist)

By Sandy Clarke
Sandy Clarke is a writer for a local national newspaper and Leaderonomics. Having seen the effects first-hand that major sporting events have on communities, he is always inspired by the countless heroes who remind us of what can be achieved when we choose to join together. To connect with Sandy, follow him @RealSClarke on Twitter. To know how to create a winning team attitude across your organisation, don’t hesitate to talk to us at training@leaderonomics.com.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (1988)
The 1988 Games were described by leaders at the time as “the biggest national project ever undertaken by South Korea." As a means to legitimise a then- authoritarian regime, the Olympic Games became a surprising catalyst for pro­democracy protests, which eventually led to the nation’s leaders being ousted and an elected government taking their place.
The rise of a new democratic and economically stable South Korea saw business investment flourish, transforming the country into the third- largest economy in Asia. The Games also left a positive legacy from a sporting perspective. As training and sports programmes improved, since 1988, South Korea has finished outside the top 10 of the Olympic medal table only once. Prior to 1988, it featured just once inside the top 10.
BARCELONA, SPAIN (1992) - Today, Barcelona is on every respectable traveller's "must-see” list, and the city has the Olympic Games to thank for its rise to becoming one of the world’s top tourist attractions. The 1992 Games cost around 6.7 million euros and returned around 12 million euros in profit. Barcelona was for­ever changed after hosting the Olympics, boasting an agricultural legacy that will draw visitors for generations to come.
The Palau Sant Jordi operates today as a large music venue and the Olympic Stadium continues to host sporting events, and was previously home to La Liga football club, Espanyol. And if ever there was a timeless anthem to cap­ture the spirit of a city and the Olympic Games, Freddy Mercury’s hit collaboration with Barcelona-born soprano Montserrat Caballe on Barcelona is unlikely to ever be outshone.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (2000) - Before the Games in 2000, the site where the Sydney Olympic Park was built was a desolate wasteland. These days, the park is now a thriving hub of activity, attract­ing over 12 million visitors peryear. From music festivals to sports and business conferences, the legacy of the Olympics has been a real boon for the city of Sydney. Most of the sports facilities remained in use, hosting regular competitions and providing recreational activities for visi­tors including a fitness centre and spa. The A$690mil main stadium still hosts major sporting events such as cricket and rugby.
VANCOUVER, CANADA (2010) - Hosting the Winter Games, Vancouver has benefited greatly from its Olympics legacy, partly thanks to a substantial fund from local authorities to ensure that sporting facilities are maintained long after the Games had ended. With all games’ ven­ues still in use, the most popular is the Richmond Olympic speed skating Oval - a widely used facility that attracts around 550,000 visitors every year. The Oval is cited as a positive legacy of the Games, having hosted a number of national and international championships across a vari­ety of summer and winter sports.

3 FUN FACT ABOUT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
1. THE FIRST OPENING CEREMONIES WERE HELD IN LONDON
Before 1908, there wasn’t an opening ceremony to be seen. London changed all that, and since then, cities have been striving to outdo one another ever since. Can’t we just have a ribbon for someone to cut and get on with it? (No. The answer is no.)
2.  SHOES AREN’T REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RUN A MARATHON
The marathon in the 1960 Rome Games saw the gold medal awarded to Ethiopian runner, Abebe Bekila. He was the first African to win a gold medal, and he wasn’t even wearing shoes. Most of us get a bit achy if we walk to the bottom of the garden barefoot. He ran 16.3km. So much for fancy running shoes.
3. GOLD MEDALS AREN'T PURE GOLD
That’s cheating, surely? But sure enough, gold medals haven’t been pure gold for more than 100 years. Instead, they’re gold-plated silver medals. Athletes probably know this, of course. For any who remain unaware, let’s hope they don’t plan to visit a pawn shop with their medals anytime soon.


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Usain Bolt Wins Olympic 100m Gold - London 2012Olympics - Jamaican Usain Bolt sets a new Olympic record as he retains his 100m Gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics on the 5 August 2012. Fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake finished second, with USA's Justin Gatlin taking the Bronze medal in the event.  Since 1896, athletics has been on the programme of each edition of the Games of the Olympiad. Its presence on the Games programme has allowed its popularity to increase across the world. This popularity was also strengthened by the creation of the IAAF in 1912. Women's events appeared for the first time at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, while the men's programme was standardised as of the 1932 Games in Los Angeles. Although at the beginning women were authorised to participate in only some events, today their programme is almost identical to that of the men.
Rudisha Breaks World Record - Men's 800m Final |London 2012 Olympics -Full highlights as Kenya's David Rudisha wins Gold in the Men's 800m Final and breaks the World Record with a time of 1.40.91 at London's Olympic Stadium.
Jamaica Break Mens 4x100m World Record - London 2012 Olympics - The Jamaican team set a new world record of 36.84s at the London 2012 Games. Here we re-live the full race coverage as Jamaica's team of Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt take the gold medal. 


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