The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC.

The original purpose of the Olympic Games was to honor the gods, particularly Zeus, the king of the gods.

Soccer was not included in the ancient Olympic Games.

The ancient Olympic Games were held every four years.

Only freeborn Greek men were allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games.

The prize for winning an event at the ancient Olympic Games was a wreath of olive leaves.

Hurling, an ancient Irish game, is similar to modern-day hockey.

The Ludi Romani was the name of the ancient Roman chariot race held in the Circus Maximus.

Javelin was an ancient game that involved throwing a javelin at a target.

Pentathlon was the name of the ancient Greek game that combined running, wrestling, and boxing.

Bowling is an ancient game that involved throwing a ball at a series of pins.

Tjau was the name of the ancient Egyptian game that involved throwing a ball through a hoop.

Tug-of-war is an ancient game that is similar to modern-day tug-of-war.

Lampadodromia was the name of the ancient Greek game that involved running a race while carrying a torch.

Discus is an ancient game that involved throwing a discus.