THE OLYMPIC GAMES & HISTORY

The Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, were revived in the late 19th century and have become the world’s preeminent sporting competition. From the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D., the Games were held every four years in Olympia, located in the western Peloponnese peninsula, in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately and have alternated every two years.

Sorry boys! Rio medallist Sakshi Malik's heart is already stolen by another wrestler

India's latest sporting sensation, Sakshi Malik, who ended the nation's medal drought at Rio Olympics by bagging bronze in women's 58kg Freestyle Wrestling category, has just broken many hearts by revealing her marriage plans.While refusing to divulge the name of her husband-to-be, Sakshi said that she is all set to get hitched with a fellow wrestler, this very year.