1. The Persistent Games<\/h3>\n<\/ul>\n
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Did you know that games such as javelin, wrestling, boxing, long jump, and discus were part of the Olympics back in 776 BC? We still watch the games and have favorite players of our own.<\/p>\n
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2. The Ekecheiria: An Olympic Truce<\/h3>\n<\/ul>\n
The ancient Olympics had a concept called the Ekecheiria which ensured the safe travels of athletes and spectators to and from the games. The purpose of the truce was to guarantee peaceful interactions between the Greek city-states.<\/p>\n As mentioned before, the games were resurrected in 1896. The credit goes to the renowned French historian and educator Pierre de Coubertin. He co-founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and assumed the role of its second president.<\/p>\n The delightful history of the Olympics is a stepping stone to understanding the present year\u2019s highlights.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s games have been an epiphany for a lot of spectators. Performances have been a big surprise for judges too. Unlike the 2014 Olympics packed with concern and controversies<\/a>, the 2024 Olympics had a pleasant atmosphere.<\/p>\n In the capital city of France, Paris, the games that happened were full of vim and vigor. There is no shred of doubt about how valiantly the participants played.<\/p>\n Here are the top 10 performances that knocked the socks off the audience:<\/p>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Olympic-Flag.jpg\" "\\"An")
\nEkecheiria – Olympic Tradition (Source: Olympics.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n
3. The Decisive Role of Pierre de Coubertin<\/h3>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Crowd Pullers of the 2024 Olympics<\/h2>\n
Simone Biles\u2019 Spectacular Return<\/h3>\n