Olympic Movement and History

Olympic Movement Structure

• The Olympic movement is composed of COI-FDI-COA-AON/CON-COI-FDA-AOU/COI-FDI CON-AOI.

Olympic Sports

• 100m, Shot Put, and Javelin have been Olympic sports since 1896, 1896, and 1900, respectively.
• Bala femenina, 4x100m relay, and discus throw have been Olympic sports since 1948, 1974, and 1908, respectively.

Ancient Olympic History

• The objective of the ancient Olympic Games was to form citizens, educate youth, contribute to beauty, develop character and personality.
• Episkyros was a type of ancient football.
• Keretizonte was a type of ancient volleyball or rugby.
• ESPONDOFOROS referred to ancient Greek athletes.
• Heracles were the messengers of peace.

Modern Olympic History

• The modern Olympic Games were founded in 1896.
• COA was founded on December 31, 1923.
• In modern times, physical activity was strictly defined as amateur.
• Hockey, football, and handball were created in 1852, 1848, and 1890, respectively.
• Rugby, swimming, and volleyball arrived in Argentina in 1863, 1891, and 1915, respectively.

Olympic Solidarity

• Solidarity collaborates with those CONS that request it.

Olympic Games

• The Olympic Games are a competition between athletes from different countries.
• The Olympic program refers to the selection of sports and events.

Other Sports

• Baggaataway was practiced by the native Americans.
• Rugby, women's football, and women's hockey have been Olympic sports since 1908, 1992, and 1984, respectively.

Olympic Properties

• All revenue generated from the Olympic Games belongs to the COI, CON, or Olympic Solidarity.

Winter Olympic Games

• The Winter Olympic Games began in 1924.

Olympic Plan

• The Olympic plan refers to the sports and events included in an Olympic cycle.

Other Facts

• The high jump was an activity practiced in ancient Olympic Games.
• The Olympic program is the selection of sports and events for the Olympic Games.