Contents

Contents : origins of the olympics - ancient olympics; Baron de Coubertin;modern olympics; Olympic administration - International Olympic Committee; National Olympic Committees; olympic traditions - creed; rings; flag; flame; torch; hymn; motto; oaths; medals; Olympic ceremonies - opening ceremony; closing ceremony; victory ceremony; Host Cities; Olympic Sports - summer olympic sports; Other Olympic Games - intercalated games (1906); paralympics; winter olympics; olympic issues - drugs; politics; amateur status; advanced technology; index;