Olympic symbols — Olympic Games Ancient Olympic Games Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games Paralympic Games Youth Olympic Games Charter • IOC • NOCs • Symbols Sports • Competitors Medal tables • Medalists The Olympic symbols are icons … Wikipedia
Olympic Charter — Olympic torch The Olympic Charter, last updated March 21, 1992, is a set of rules and guidelines for the organization of the Olympic Games, and for governing the Olympic Movement. Adopted by International Olympic Committee (IOC), it is the… … Wikipedia
Olympic Games — For the 776 BC to AD 393 Games see Ancient Olympic Games. For the most recent Summer Games in Beijing, see 2008 Summer Olympics. For the most recent Winter Games in Vancouver, see 2010 Winter Olympics. For the next Summer Games in London, see… … Wikipedia
Olympic Games scandals and controversies — The Olympic Games is a major international multi sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games were a subject of many scandals and controversies. Some states boycotted the Games on various occasions, often as a sign of protest … Wikipedia
symbol — 01. The [symbol] of the Olympic games is recognized throughout the world. 02. A white dove is [symbolic] of peace and goodwill between nations. 03. Pb is the chemical [symbol] for lead. 04. I read somewhere that most North Americans can only… … Grammatical examples in English
Olympic sailing classes — The Olympic sailing classes were used in the sport of Sailing/Yachting during the Olympic Summer Games since 1896. Over that period 46 different classes were used so far. Contents 1 History 2 Current Olympic Classes 3 Discontinued Olympic Classes … Wikipedia
Olympic Games — 1. Also called Olympian Games. the greatest of the games or festivals of ancient Greece, held every four years in the plain of Olympia in Elis, in honor of Zeus. 2. a modern international sports competition, held once every four years. [1600 10]… … Universalium
Olympic Flame — The torch relay of the 2002 Winter Olympics passes through Cincinnati, Ohio The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games.[1] Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by … Wikipedia
Olympic truce — The Olympic Truce is a sacred tradition originating from Ancient Greece that dates back to the 9th century BC. A Truce (Ancient Greek: ékécheiria, meaning laying down of arms ) was announced before and during the Olympic Games to ensure athletes… … Wikipedia
Olympic Stadium (London) — This article is about the 2012 Olympic stadium. For the 1908 Olympic stadium, see White City Stadium. For the 1948 Olympic stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium in June 2011 … Wikipedia
