I. The glorious history of the Olympic Games
(A) the origin and development of the modern Olympic Games
The modern Olympic Games originated in Athens, Greece in 1896. As the birthplace of ancient Olympic culture, Athens became the starting point of the modern Olympic Games. Since then, the Olympic Games have been held in major cities on five continents in turn every four years. From the first Olympic Games in 1896, only 311 athletes from 13 countries participated, and now it attracts many countries and regions around the world to participate, and the scale of the Olympic Games has been expanding. Looking back at the venues of previous Olympic Games, we can see the wonderful moments left by many cities. For example, the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games kicked off the rapid development of Japan's economy. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games showed the world the great strength and unique charm of China.
(B) the significance of the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games has many positive effects on the host city and country. Economically, hosting the Olympic Games involves large-scale infrastructure construction, such as stadiums and transportation networks, which not only creates a large number of employment opportunities, but also promotes the development of related industries. Taking the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as an example, China invested about 300 billion yuan in infrastructure construction, which directly boosted GDP growth. In terms of culture, the Olympic Games is a comprehensive exhibition platform for culture and art. Through the opening and closing ceremonies, the host country can show its unique history and culture to the world and enhance its national pride. At the same time, the Olympic Games has also promoted international cultural exchanges and integration. Athletes and tourists from different countries have brought their own cultures and enriched the cultural connotation of the venue. Socially, the Olympic Games can enhance social cohesion. In the process of preparation and hosting, all sectors of society actively participate and work together for national honor. In addition, the Olympic Games also emphasizes environmental sustainability, promotes the host city to improve environmental quality, and sets an example for sustainable development.
Second, the charm of the Olympic Games
(A) a variety of summer Olympic events
The events of the Summer Olympic Games are rich and colorful, covering many fields. As one of the core events of the Olympic Games, track and field events, including sprint, long-distance running, hurdles, relay and other track events, as well as field events such as high jump, long jump, shot put and javelin, fully demonstrate the speed, strength and skills of human beings. Swimming events have also attracted much attention, from the competition of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly to the exhibition of water art such as diving and synchronized swimming, athletes are sweating in the water.
Ball games are also a highlight of the Summer Olympic Games. In the basketball match, the athletes fought fiercely, showing superb teamwork and personal skills; As the world's first sport, football is equally passionate in the Olympic Games, and young talents from all over the world fight bravely for honor; Badminton, table tennis and other small ball events, with their fast pace and superb technology, attracted the attention of many viewers. In addition, there are archery, fencing, gymnastics, weightlifting and other events, each of which has its own unique charm and challenges.
(B) exciting winter Olympic Games events
The special events of the Winter Olympic Games are full of excitement and challenges. Skating events are divided into speed skating, short track speed skating, figure skating and ice dance. Speed skating pursues the ultimate speed, and athletes go fast on the ice; Short track speed skating is full of intense and exciting competition, and the players compete fiercely on the narrow track; Figure skating and ice dancing are the perfect combination of strength and beauty, and athletes interpret the beauty of art with graceful movements and exquisite skills.
There are many kinds of skiing events, and alpine skiing makes people feel the speed and passion. Cross-country skiing tests the endurance and perseverance of athletes; Skiing on the platform is a game for the brave. Athletes jump down from a height and draw a beautiful arc in the air. Freestyle skiing and snowboarding attract the audience's attention with their cool movements and superb skills. Sleigh events include snowmobiles, sledges and steel snowmobiles, and athletes experience speed and passion in high-speed skating. In addition, there are curling, ice hockey and other projects, which are equally wonderful. The events of the Winter Olympic Games not only show the excellent skills of athletes in the world of ice and snow, but also make people feel the unique charm of ice and snow sports.
Third, the future prospect of the Olympic Games
(A) the challenges and opportunities of bidding for the Olympic Games
Bidding for the Olympic Games is facing many challenges at present. First of all, bidding for the Olympic Games requires huge economic costs. The average cost of recent Olympic Games is more than 10 billion dollars, most of which are used for building venues, infrastructure, security and so on. This is a heavy burden for many countries and cities, especially in the case of unstable economic situation. For example, the preparation for the Paris Olympic Games faces the challenge of increasing the budget from 6.7 billion euros at the time of bidding to 8.8 billion euros.
Secondly, bidding for the Olympic Games needs to face complicated political risks. The Olympic Games is not only a sports event, but also a political event. Countries and cities that bid for the Olympic Games are often subjected to various pressures and interferences at home and abroad. For example, geopolitical factors may affect the hosting of the Olympic Games, such as the spillover of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Russian cyber attacks and other threats need to be considered.
Furthermore, the bid for the Olympic Games needs to consider long-term sustainability. Some venues were left idle or abandoned after the Olympic Games, resulting in waste of resources and environmental pollution. After the Olympic Games, some cities will face problems such as overpopulation, traffic congestion and rising house prices, which will affect urban development and residents' lives.
However, there are also opportunities to bid for the Olympic Games. For emerging developing countries or regions, bidding for the Olympic Games can enhance their international influence and reputation and show their culture, history, present situation and future. For example, more than 10 countries, including India, South Korea and Poland, have expressed their intention to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. These countries all hope to enhance their international influence by hosting the Olympic Games.
At the same time, bidding for the Olympic Games can promote urban construction and management, improve the level of infrastructure, transportation, environment and safety, and improve the quality and attractiveness of the city. It can also stimulate economic development, increase income from investment, consumption, employment and taxation, and create economic and social benefits. In addition, bidding for the Olympic Games can also promote the development of sports undertakings and sports culture, increase people's opportunities and enthusiasm for participating in sports activities, and improve people's health and quality of life.
(II) Preparations for the 2030 Winter Olympics
The bidding cities for the 2030 Winter Olympics have been Salt Lake City, Sapporo, Sweden, Pyrenees-Barcelona, Vancouver, Overwien-rhone-alpes and Provence-Alpes-Cô te d 'Azur. However, with the passage of time, Sapporo, Japan and Pyrenees-Barcelona, Spain, have announced their abandonment of bidding for the Winter Olympics, and the Canadian provincial government has decided not to support Vancouver's bid for the Winter Olympics.
At present, the right to host the 2030 Winter Olympics has been decided by the French Alps. France has hosted three Winter Olympics, namely, the first Winter Olympics held in Chamonix in 1924, the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics and the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, and also applied for the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. After winning the right to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, France will submit the guarantee for the delivery of the event within the time limit set by the IOC Executive Committee, and start intensive preparations. The IOC Committee for the Future Winter Olympics is also conducting a feasibility study on the French Alps to ensure the smooth hosting of the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Fourth, the legendary athletes of the Olympic Games
(A) Olympic superstars in the field of basketball
On the basketball stage of the Olympic Games, many bright superstars have emerged. Michael Jordan, as the god of basketball, also left a deep impression on the Olympic Games. He helped the American men's basketball team win the gold medal with Ewing in 1984, and his performance in Dream Team 1 was even more amazing. Jordan has played two Olympic Games in total, without any defeat, averaging 15.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, showing his strong dominance.
Cameron Anthony, the society is my brother, and people don't talk much. From Athens in 2004 to Rio in 2016, Anthony participated in the Olympic Games four times and won the Olympic gold medal three times, ranking first in the history of the American team. As an offensive kaleidoscope in the NBA, Anthony is simply a dimension-reducing blow in the national arena. In the London Olympics against Nigeria, he only played for 14 minutes, made 10 of 12 3-pointers and slammed 37 points, leading the team to a 156-73 bloodbath with 83 points. Individual single-game scores, team single-game scores, team three-point hits and full-court net wins all set a new record for the United States.
Kevin Durant, the death after achilles tendon rupture, is still the leading scorer in the world. In the international arena, Du Xiaoshuai is also without a killer. 22.9 points per game in 2010 World Championships; 19.5 points in 2012 Olympic venues; The 2016 Olympic venues averaged 19.4 points. Durant is the scoring champion of the American team every time he participates in the world series. In the finals of these three competitions, Durant scored 28 points, 31 points and 30 points respectively, which is really a large-scale recording scene of Death Comes.
Luis Scola, an Argentine basketball legend, won the gold medal in the 2004 Olympic Games and the bronze medal in the 2008 Olympic Games. Scola was the fourth highest scoring player in Olympic history, and ended his career with 591 points. He played for five teams in NBA, but the most memorable time was his time with Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers.
(2) Famous players in other events
Malone is a legend in the field of table tennis. After winning the men's singles championship in the 2024 World Cup, 36-year-old veteran Malone won his 30th world championship, which tied the diving star Wu Minxia and tied for the third place in China's ranking list of multiple gold kings in sports. In the 2012 London Olympic Games, Malone won the men's team championship with the team. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Malone once again won the men's team championship with the team and personally won the men's singles gold medal. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Malone continued his brave state and helped China table tennis team win the men's team and men's singles gold medals again. At present, Malone has arrived in Paris and is fully preparing for the Olympic men's team competition. He is expected to make history again and become the first Olympic gold medalist in China.
Wu Minxia, the best diver. Born in Shanghai in 1985, Wu Minxia won the gold medal in women's synchronized 3m springboard at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. In 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Wu Minxia once again won the gold medal in women's synchronized 3m springboard. In the 2012 London Olympic Games, Wu Minxia once again reached the highest podium with her double gold performance in women's synchronized 3m springboard and women's single 3m springboard. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Wu Minxia continued to maintain its excellent state and won the women's synchronized 3m springboard championship again. She participated in the Olympic Games for four times, winning 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze, surpassing Fu Mingxia, Guo Jingjing, sautin and Chen Ruolin, and becoming one of the most successful athletes in the history of Olympic diving.
In addition, there are many legendary athletes in other sports. For example, gymnast Zou Kai was born in Luzhou, Sichuan in 1988. In 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Zou Kai won gold medals in men's team, floor exercise and horizontal bar. In the 2012 London Olympic Games, Zou Kai won the gold medal in men's team and floor exercise again. Therefore, Zou Kai became the first Olympic hardware king in China, and won 11 gold medals in the three National Games in 2005, 2009 and 2013, becoming the first player in history to win more than 10 gold medals in the National Games.
Diving athlete Chen Ruolin was born in Nantong, Jiangsu Province in 1992. In the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Chen Ruolin won gold medals in the 10m platform single and 10m platform synchronized events. In the 2012 London Olympic Games, Chen Ruolin once again won the double gold medals in the 10m platform single and 10m platform double. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Chen Ruolin won the 10m platform synchronized champion again, becoming the youngest Olympic hardware king.
