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Modern Olympics And Asian Games

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education

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Origin and History of Modern Olympics

  • Ancient Olympics began in Greece in 776 BC and continued until 394 AD when Roman Emperor Theodosius ended them
  • Baron Pierre De Coubertin of France founded the Modern Olympics through his determined efforts
  • International Olympic Committee (IOC) was established in 1894 with headquarters in Switzerland
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Olympic Symbols and Traditions

  • Olympic Flag designed by Baron Coubertin in 1912, officially presented in 1914
  • First hoisted in 1920 at Antwerp Olympic Games in Belgium
  • Flag contains five interlocked rings: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, and Green on white background
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Asian Games Development and Organization

  • Asian Games conceived after World War II when many Asian countries gained independence
  • Mr. Gurudutt Sondhi (Indian Olympic Council representative) discussed the idea at London Olympics on August 14, 1948
  • Asian Athletic Federation accepted the proposal in 1948

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Ancient Olympics began in GreeceFounded in 1894 with headquartersCreated by Coubertin's friend Henri DidonDesigned by Coubertin in 1912Tradition began at Berlin Olympics

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