As Everyone knows that game of Olympics is going to start very soon .Earlier ,For the very first time in the history that Olympics games was postponed .It was supposed to happen in the year 2020 but Pandemic caused it delay .We all are cooped up in our house from very long time because of coronavirus pandemic .This is the demand of the time to stay indoors. But slowly -slowly ,Things are opening up .People are trying to get back into their life amidst the fear of covid around .So,Olympics is also gearing up for its 2020 edition ,which is pushed to the year 2021 .So,Now wait is over and Olympics games are starting from 24th July .It is scheduled from 24th July to 8th Aug 2021. This year the host city is Tokyo,Japan .This Olympics is gonna happen in Japan National Stadium.
So,Let me talk about my interest and love for games. It has been said that games are only for fun .I don't know ,who says ? Game can add lots to your life ,if taken seriously .I really appreciate all those people who didn't listen to the unnecessary thoughts of the people on games and followed their choice .Well,I participated in Olympics quiz and got this certificate .I keep my eye on the games very closely .This is not only about Olympics but commonwealth and Asian games as well .so ,Many of those who don't know about Olympics games and its history then ,This piece of blog is for you . The Olympic games were held in 776 BC in the honour of Greek god ,Zeus at Mount Olympus .This mountain area has a lush green valley between Alphesus River and Mount Kronion .That time ,I mean during ancient Olympics ,The winners would received a crown of olive branches .But ,As time grew up ,The face of Olympics has changed .Modern Olympics games found its first start in Athens ,Greece on 6th April ,1896.Olympics games are organised after every four year .The Olympics flag was recognised in 1913 but hoisted in 1920.Slowly,Olympics got its new addition ..The tradition of litting Olympics flame was started in 1928 in Amsterdam . Olympics symbol is really beautiful that talks about unity .It comprises five rings linked together to represent the sporting friendship between nations .The five rings symbolises the continents with colours pattern .Blue (Europe),Yellow (Asia) ,Black (Africa),Green (Australia),Europe (Blue).Initially ,Women participation was not allowed but women got its right of participation in 1900 edition of Olympics .Modern Olympics champion are rewarded with medals , certificate and cash prize .The winning athlete receives gold medal ,the second place holder receives silver medal and the third place holder receives Bronze medal .Everyyear the motto of Olympics gets changes .This year the motto is United by emotion . There are some facts about Olympics .London is the first city in the world to host Olympics thrice .Tokyo is the first city in Asia to host the Olympics twice .The 2024 edition of Olympics will be host by France and 2028 edition will be host by USA . So,I have given little insights into the history of Olympics .Like most of you ,I am also very excited for this year edition of Olympics because this gonna be little different because it's covid era .Let's see how the face of Olympics looks like and how the history will create .
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