1. 1. The Olympic Games originated in the ancient Greece. The first modern Olympic Games also took place in Greece, Athens (1896).
2. 2. 1924 (Chamonix, France) 16 nations and 293 athletes 2014 (Sochi, Russia) 87 nations and 3 500 athletes
3. 3. In 1821 the Olympic Games were revived in Greece. The modern Olympic Games took from the ancient Games the following traditions: The Games are held every 4 years. The Olympic Oath given by athletes and judges. The idea that the Olympic Games help to build up peace and cooperation in the world. The Olympic flame and the torch relay. Some sport disciplines and some competition rules.
4. 4. The symbol of the Olympic Games was designed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin This design is symbolic. The rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world. The six colors are those that appear on all the national flags of the world.
5. 5. Pierre de Coubertin is also the author of the Olympic motto: "Faster, Higher, Stronger " (Citius! Altius! Fortius!) He also said: "The most important thing is not to win but to take part!"
6. 6. the Polar Bear, the Hare and the Leopard. the Snowflake and the Ray of Light. Mascots
7. 7. Unique design: patch-work quilt
8. 8. 25 000 volunteers
9. 9. Ice Hockey
10. 10. Figure Skating
11. 11. Short Track
12. 12. Speed Skating
13. 13. Curling
14. 14. Biathlon
15. 15. Cross-country Skiing
16. 16. Alpine Skiing Rosa Khutor Alpine Center
17. 17. Freestyle
18. 18. Snowboard
19. 19. Bobsleigh Sanki Sliding Center Skeleton Luge
20. 20. Ski Jumping RusSki Gorki Jumping Center Nordic Combined
21. 21. The Olympic Winter Games