The history of the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896 in Athens, was marked by this as well. A woman tried to take part in the marathon. She was rejected and prevented from signing up. And this ...
The 65-year-old International Gymnastics Federation chief is one of seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as head of ...
These interests led him to revive the ancient Olympic Games and in Athens in 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were held.
Japan's Morinari Watanabe is a rank outsider to become International Olympic Committee president but he hopes his "crazy idea ...
Japan's Morinari Watanabe is a rank outsider to become International Olympic Committee president but he hopes his "crazy idea ...
It was the first time China hosted the Olympics and a total ... Who started the modern Olympic Games and in which year? The modern Olympic Games were founded in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, a renowned ...
The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping ...
As the lone team in Conference USA with a perfect 3-0 record, New Mexico State men’s basketball will look to defend its first ...