The Olympic Games are an international sports competition. In the Olympics, athletes play in many types of games. Some athletes compete in the Summer Olympics. Some compete in the Summer Olympics. The Olympic Games are very old and have a very interesting history. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in ancient times. They probably began in the sixth century B.C. The contests are held every four years in the summer. The first …showed first 75 words of 567 total…

…showed last 75 words of 567 total…and strain of tough competition, they grow in strength, endurance, discipline. They learn to respect and to cooperate with people from many nations. Each Olympics year, their creed reminds them that the most important thing in the Games is not winning, but participating. The Oath they take binds them to abide by the rules of the Olympic Games, "in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our country."