https://www.pitara.com/tags/sports-disasters/Recent content in Sports Disasters on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/why-were-the-1904-olympics-such-a-disaster/Wed, 11 Apr 2001 10:45:43 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/why-were-the-1904-olympics-such-a-disaster/<p>The 2000 Summer Olympics at Sydney were a millennium extravaganza unparalelled in the history of the Games. Techno-wizardry was at its best and the spectacular pageantry and the actual Games thrilled millions of viewers worldwide.</p> <p>Hosting the Games is big business. What the host country spends is trifling compared to the amount of money it receives by way of advertising revenue and tourist influx.</p> <p>Since 1896 when the modern Olympic Games were first held, the Games have undergone many upheavals. They were launched in 1896 to promote sports and test the sporting skills of humans in various categories. Over the years though, the true spirit has been lost as participating countries turn a blind eye to notions of honour and fair play. Instead, the focus is on winning either by hook or crook.</p>