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    on the TV to witness the historical Olympic Games. Some Games are considered a financial success, while others aren’t as lucky. Each host city’s Olympics are unique, but still resemble the tradition of the Games. The Opening Ceremonies, new records, costs, and the legacy creates differences between the Atlanta Olympics and the Athens Olympics. The Olympic Games set in Atlanta, Georgia took place on July 19th to August 4th in 1996. The bid for the 1996 Olympic host city ended up being between Atlanta

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    I. INTRODUCTION As the first South American city to host the Olympic Games, famous for its natural and beautiful landscapes, the “Marvelous City,” as Brazilians call it, is sure to make the 2016 Summer games sensational (Brazil Tour). Rio di Janeiro will be the host for The Olympic and Paralympic games in 2016. The worldwide recognition brought by the FIFA World Cup 2014, will boost the spectators interest to this international sporting celebration. The strong and latent economy of Brazil will help

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    the level of able bodied people. The Olympic Games Started in 1896. Started for all those able bodied sportsmen and woman looking for universal competition. In later years the Paralympics was started for war veterans. In 1960 it was no longer exclusive to war veterans and was opened to all those living with disabilities. What is the difference between the winter Olympics and the winter Paralympics in terms of qualification and concessions?   The winter Olympic games: Alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh

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    Have you ever dreamed of going to the Olympics? What about people with intellectual disabilities though? For many years, they never even had the chance to dream about participating in an Olympic-like competition. With a history that has moved the hearts of many, the Special Olympics is an international organization that continues to thrive in helping individuals with intellectual disabilities to understand and accomplish basic everyday tasks, to fulfill their full potential, and to be accepted

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    Rise Of The Olympics

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    The modern-day Olympics are supposed to be times where unification of athletes can set the stage for the highest level of competition for certain sports. For many of the athletes it is a high priority to win but for others just being a part of this grand stage is the moment they look forward to. It was quiet the different stage from the ancient Olympics since now most countries are involved. For the 1980 Winter Olympics, the games had a whole new meaning. Months before the games politics would stamp

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    since its inception in 1896, the Modern Olympics has hosted an invisible sport: politics. The Olympics calls for “a halt to all conflicts … [and to] strive towards a more peaceful world,” but politics soon spoiled its biennial message. “As the Olympics continue to dissolve into … a political competition … they no longer … justify the time and trouble,” Dave Anderson, Pulitzer Prize winner for his sports column, wrote in the New York Times in 1984. The Olympic spirit has routinely been used as an outlet

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    Olympics Dbq

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    The 1896 Olympics may be remembered because it was the Game that started it all but there was much room for improvement. The next two Games were both disasters. The 1908 Games of London saved the Olympics from disappearing. The 1904 Games in St. Louis were considered as one of the worst Games ever. Only 15 countries participated because America was far away from the rest of the world. Also, it was an expensive and long travel to get to America. There were 650 participants and 525 of them were from

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    Olympics Dbq

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    The Olympics were revived in 1896 thanks to Pierre de Coubertin. Since its reemergence in 1896, the modern Olympic movement has been shaped and influenced politically through the tensions between countries, economically through financial gain opportunity, and socially by promoting women’s rights. Another document I would like to have seen would be one containing a record of third world countries that have attended the Olympics. This document would have shown how wealth effects and shapes the modern

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    The Ancient Olympics

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    The Ancient Olympics A powerful roar of excitement only adds to the already excentric level of thrill. An energy driven by the athletes pushing their physical and mental strength to glorify the Gods fills the stadium. The crowd filling the stands radiate with delight as heat after heat of men race down the two stade sprint (Ancient Olympic Games). The authors at Olympics.org have traced the start of the Olympics all the way back to 776 BC. The catalyst for the modern day Olympics that started in

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    Olympic Games

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    leisure but also can help people to keep fit. So, the most famous sports party the Olympic games become more important in people’s lives. The Olympic games will be held evey four years and people all over the world will enjoy the glamor of sports during that time. Then, who will host the next Olympic games becomes very important and many countires want to host the Olympic games. London will host the 2012 Olympic games. The issue of which it is good or bad to be the national host becomes a hot issue

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