Bronze discobolus from the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896

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Despite many differences, we are experiencing the irony of parallels between Ancient and Modern Olympics. While our recent Modern Olympics had to struggle with the safety challenges of covid-19, the site of Ancient Olympics is threatened with raging wildfires now threatening the Olympic Academy in ancient Olympia, in western Greece. https://www.politico.eu/article/greece-wildfires-august-2021-crisis-evia/?aid=app_feed&utm_source=pocket_mylist

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A series of underlying principles and values inherited from Ancient Greece are still central to the modern Olympic spirit. For example, the London 2012 theme of ‘truce’ echoed the Ancient Olympic tradition of ekecheiria (sacred peace)

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Ancient Olympics dress code (only men were allowed to compete) was in the raw. Marriageable women were not allowed to attend the Ancient games. Modern Olympics still has controversial issues of dress (some female athletes protest bikini requirements), resulting in fines.

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Modern World Games

has had its share of challenges, throughout its existence. A current controversy in Japan over hosting of the 2021 Games. Many Japanese citizens, including government officials, express concerns about accepting visitors during the covid-19 surge in Japan. There are counter-groups that are strongly advocating for the Summer Games. Discover the controversy, https://apnews.com/article/business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-olympic-games-2020-tokyo-olympics-dd49a7aaaa6c59defea9670c5b19475c

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