Spirit of fair play The Olympic Charter, established by de Coubertin, states that 'The practice of sport is a human right'.

Credit: Panosgti34 /CC BY-SA 4.0 The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games started in April in ancient ... The Greek Baths and other sports facilities, including the final iteration of the stadium ...

The lifestyle of elite professional sportsmen in ancient Greece and Rome was comparable to that of a celebrity today.

Thessaloniki: Police in Greece said Wednesday they were investigating how an ancient Greek statue came to be dumped in a black plastic bag near dustbins in the northern city of Thessaloniki.

On Thursday, the millennia-old local custom "Paomapai", which translates as "horse racing festival", was performed ... Horses galloped through the narrow ancient road, closely brushing past ...

Woodcut engraving, published in1882. From Greek-is.com: “The education system in ancient Greece was regarded as a foundational pillar of society, preparing individuals for responsible citizenship.

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ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece--Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies ...

The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics. Kho kho ...