The Olympic Games started in 776BC when an athlete named Coroebus won the only event scheduled for that day. The name of the race was Stade which was some kind of a race that measured 210 yards. Since then the Olympics was held every after 4 years only to be stopped in 393CE by Theodosios I the Christian emperor who thought that the games manifested paganism.

Later in 1500 a Frenchman named Pierre De Coubertin resurrected the games ushering a new age that continued on to the modern Olympics that we know today.

It was not always a bed or roses for the committee and for the games. They had their own share of ups and downs. Nevertheless, the 2012 Olympics are expected to be the best games that will be ever held so far. The advent of new technologies in engineering and communication will make it possible for every spectator to watch the games in the very comfort of their homes. It will also be exciting to watch every athlete give it all for the honor and pride of the countries they represent.

Those who were responsible for starting the games in 776BC will definitely be proud of how far the games have gone. The Olympics have been responsible for bringing peace and unity to nations and the athletes become some kind of ambassadors of goodwill for their country.

As of this writing preparations are underway for the 2012 London Olympic games. This will definitely enhance London’s image as a superpower and an economic giant. The London Olympic ground will once again be serve as witness to the athletic prowess of athletes of each country where fond memories will linger long after the games are over.