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In 776 B.C.E., in a setting of religious fervor, the first Olympian Games were organized in ancient Greece. They were revived in the late 19th century with a view to promoting goodwill among the nations and a high standard of sportsmanship. Professionalism was ruled out and nationalism was discouraged. Have these ideals been maintained? How has the modern world affected Olympic principles? Our opening series of articles examines these and other issues related to the Olympic Games

A Death Knell for the Olympics? 3

The Olympic Games​—Really “for the Glory of Sport”? 4

Olympic Ideals in Danger 6

The Olympics, Sports and Religion​—Is There A Conflict? 10