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What were ancient Olympic Games like and what are modern Olympic Games like? Compare them.

What happened during the Olympic Games in ancient times?

What is happening now?

1) In ancient times only one country took part in the Olympic Games. Now a lot of countries take part in them.

2) Ancient Greeks had the Olympic Games once in four years. Now the Olympic Games are held every four years too.

3) Ancient Greeks thought that people should develop their bodies as well as their brains. Now people also think that sport is important for a healthy life.

4) In ancient times, if a war was going on during the Games, they stopped the war. Now the Olympic Games are a symbol of peace.

5) There was only one athletic competition in the ancient Olympic Games. Now there are many different sports competitions.

6) Only men could take part in the Olympic Games. Now both men and women can take part in them.

7) The winners of the Games became heroes of the country. Now Olympic winners also become famous and respected.

8) They didn’t have the Winter Olympic Games. Now there are both Summer and Winter Olympic Games.