Chapter 3 Olympic Movement Ancient and Modern Olympic Ancient Olympic Games - In the Ancient time the games were held in honour of god Zeus. Since then the games were the greatest religious festival in the life of the Greeks. There were lots of stories about the origin of Ancient Olympic games. The word Olympic is derived from Olympia a valley where first such games were organi!ed. Modern Olympic Games - - "or revival of #odern Olympic games credits goes to the $aron %ierre de &oubertin of "rance. 'ith his great effort(the first #odern Olympic games were held in Athens in )*+,. There were nine countries who participated in "irst Olympic games. Olympic symbols - The - The Olympic flag has five inter- locking rings represented five continents of world. Objectives of Olympics ). To develop personality characters citi!enship among nations. . To develop good habits among sportspersons. /. To pay attention towards physical education and sports &ompetitions among countries. 0. To develop International fraternity and peace. Development of values through Olympics – Olympics – Olympics has developed following values among sportspersons. ). "riendship . Solidarity /. "air play 0. "ree from discrimination 1. "ree from drugs nternational Olympic Committee !OC" - - It is the highest body which is con- trolling the Olympic games. It was formed during the International Athletic &ongress held in %aris in 2une 1 )*+0 with the efforts of $aron de &oubertin. The 3ead4uarter of IO& are located in lousanne 5Swit!erland6. #ara Olympics -This -This is similar to Olympic games for disabled sportspersons.In)+,7 first time they were organi!ed in 8ome. The head4uarter of International %ara Olympic is situated at $onnGermany.The International %ara Olympic5I%&6 is responsible for organi!ing summer and winter Olympic games.At present it comprises of )9, :ational %ara Olympic &ommittees. ndian Olympic Association-Indian Association-Indian Olympic Association 5IOA6 was formed in )+9 #r. ;orabice- president Secretary
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Dronacharya A%ard - It is for the coaches who?s Athletes perform outstanding performance in International competitions.This Award was started in )+*1 in the memory of Guru ;ronacharya of #ahabharata. "ive lakh rupees che4ue statue of Ar
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