Spirit of fair play The Olympic Charter, established by de Coubertin, states that 'The practice of sport is a human right'.

Myths have had a huge influence on the world. Although they may not be true, the events of Greek myth may have taken place in ...

the ancient Olympics? While some of the sports that took place at these events have made it to today’s Olympic programmes – such as various running events, discus throwing, wrestling ...

Crosby has carried the torch proudly over the past two decades. His “golden goal” in overtime against the Americans during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics has him firmly entrenched in Canadiana, ...

Archaeological evidence suggests that Olympic events on a much smaller scale ... de Coubertin’s heart was buried at the monument. The ancient idea of the Olympics, bringing together people in ...

A total of 302 events were held in 26 sports ... with United States being the sole exception. The inaugural Olympic Games took place in ancient Greece in 776 BC. Who started the modern Olympic Games ...

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are set to begin on February 6, 2026, and will run through February 22, 2026. The Paralympic Games will follow from March 6 to March 15, 2026. The 2026 Winter Olympic ...

Based on a myth first told in Greece over 2,500 years ago, Hadestown, now playing in Sydney, is a modern retelling of the ...

A nearly complete skull fossil found in Egypt has revealed a new species of Hyaenodonta, an apex carnivore that mysteriously went extinct about 25 million years ago.

A total of 1,040 people competed locally in events held in 2024. This year, even more are expected. “Participants in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics events find it to be both competitive ...

The U.S. hockey team pounces on goalie Jim Craig after a 4-3 upset victory against the Soviets in the 1980 Olympics ... the village with dozens of events that begin Feb. 13.

The properties of this concrete have generally been attributed to its ingredients. The ancient Romans were known for their exceptional engineering and building skills, with their iconic aqueducts ...