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

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did ...

where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. The one and only running race was a short sprint, with the marathon distance arriving a lot later. In 490 BC the first unofficial ‘marathon ...

Credit: George E. Koronaios /CC BY-SA 4.0 The classical Pelopion was a separate sanctuary defined by a peribolos wall dating to the 6th century BC, long after the institution of the Olympic games, in ...

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

Imagine walking along a field and spotting a shiny capsule with a century-old message inside. That’s what happened to one … Continue reading "Hikers Stumble Upon An Incredible 100-Year-Old Carrier-Pig ...

Running officially became a competitive sport in Olympia in Ancient Greece, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. The one and only running race was a short sprint, with the marathon ...

Kim, who will be 25 come the Milan Cortina Games, can become the first snowboarder to win the same Olympic event three times, ...

It is unclear which, if any, shooter games the IOC will allow on the Esports Olympics program, which it has repeatedly said must align with Olympic values. A six-person panel, co-chaired by ...

Details of the inaugural Esports Olympics were confirmed two days after Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a visiting Olympic delegation in Riyadh, including its president Thomas Bach ...

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria — A year before the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Ski Team just had a performance to remember. The women’s squad won medals in four out of five events at the world ...