The Ancient Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC, was the precursor to the Modern Olympic Games, although its first edition only featured a footrace and the number of sporting competitions … See more

Since the establishment of the Olympics, most serial multi-sport events have been organized for specific audiences and participating countries or communities. These affiliations include:
• Regional, such as the Asian Games and the See more

Other Games are intended for handicapped or disabled athletes. The International Silent Games, first held in Paris in 1924, were the first Games for deaf athletes. The See more

Olympic Games
The first modern multi-sport event organised were the Olympic Games, organised by the See more

The Olympic Games are still the largest multi-sport event in the world in terms of worldwide interest and importance (though no longer in participation), but several others also have … See more

• Commonwealth Games
• Invictus Games
• Islamic Solidarity Games
• Maccabiah Games
• Military World Games See more