The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

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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 ...

In exactly one year, the Olympic flame will be lit in front of the winter backdrop of Italy’s second biggest city. Feb. 6, ...

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 at some point.

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

On the other side, Nike, the goddess of victory in ancient Greek mythology ... This was the first Olympics where gold medals were awarded and the Americans took advantage, winning 78 of 96 ...