Olympic History

Since thousands of years ago the Greeks had known sport in its most simple. They do it for the sake of the war troops' or the military. By exercising the soldiers are expected to be agile and swift in battle.

The earliest Olympics said to have been held by the ancient Greeks in 776 BC. This activity is followed by all the Greeks, and was held in honor of their supreme god, Zeus. Zeus lived on Mount Olympia or Olympus which is then used as the name of the Olympics until now.

The ancient Olympics held every four years athletes from all over Greece came to the arena in the vicinity of Mount Olympia. They competed as individuals, not on behalf of the team. The athletes who will compete have to train hard for ten months in each area.

In Greece, had frequent the civil war, but when the Games take place, the parties make the ceasefire. Anyone who violates the consensus will be fined. The Spartans never required to pay a fine for violating the cease-fire during the War of Peloponnesus. Ahead of the party executive committee sacrificial slaughter pigs.

Currently in the Olympia area there is a group of small buildings and outdoor rink. Remnants of the exercises debris field is archeological that preserved by the Greek government.

At the Olympic Games are common peace treaty or alliance between nations. Also arising variety of transactions. Goods sold include wine, food, amulets, and objects of worship.

Ancient Olympics fight for athletics, such as running, jumping, and throwing. There is also a horse race. Because the rules have not raw, many viewers often hit by stones or horse-drawn carriage of the participants. In the open space in front of the altar of Zeus, was once a wrestling and boxing arena.

Modern Olympics

In the year 393 AD, the ancient Olympic Games was stopped by the Roman Emperor Theodosius. Olympics later revived by a French nobleman, Pierre Fredy, Baron de Courbertin in 1896.

In a congress held in 1894 in Paris by Pierre Fredy, founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the capital of Greece, Athens was chosen as the first modern Olympics in 1896. And then since 1896 until now, every four years the Summer Olympics are always held except for the years during World War II.

Michael Phelps is Called by President Obama

U.S. swimmer cell phone Michael Phelps rang when he headed to the Olympic pool on Wednesday (01/08) and a voice on the phone asking for swimming star is waiting for a moment as President Barack Obama wants to talk.

In a telephone conversation, President Obama would like to support and convey that the people of the United States are very proud of Phelps as an Olympic athlete who won medals after bagging 19 medals on Tuesday (31/07).

"He talked and convey every man in America to support me and behind me and how proud they are to me," said Phelps.

According to Phelps, Before closing the conversation, President Obama told him to tell his mother that the president had called.

"He ended the conversation by saying, 'Do not forget to tell your mom that I called,'" Phelps said.

Michael Phelps' mother, Debbie, is a supporter and fan of this U.S. swimmer.

Earlier, President Barack Obama has expressed his congratulations to Michael Phelps via Twitter messages. The message is stamped the initials "bo" for indicating that a message written by Barack Obama.

"Congrats to Michael Phelps for breaking the all-time Olympic medal record. You've made your country proud. -bo" the president tweeted on twitter.

At the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps won eight gold medals.

Last Tuesday the team number, Phelps helped the team win a gold medal and a whole-from the Athens and Beijing Olympics - he won 19 gold medals and silver.

Obama Colorado

COLORADO - U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Colorado on Sunday (7/22) local time (Monday morning) for the visit of respect for those killed in armed attack at the premiere of Batman in Aurora, Colorado.

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates, next to Mayor of Aurora Steve Hogan

In the event itself officials have confirmed there were 12 deaths.

President Obama visited the University of Colorado Hospital and met with a number of survivors in the event.

Through his regular radio broadcast, Obama has asked Americans to pray for victims of acts of armed attacks that occurred in this Denver suburb.

While grief is also delivered by Pope Benedict XVI who lists events that also resulted in 58 people injured as' a profound shock. "

The local police currently have arrested a suspected of the shooter, James Holmes (24).

He is reported to have been detained in an isolation cell in order to maintain their safety, according to a report during the investigation Holmes did not cooperate with investigators.

The victim's family entered the complex of the University of Colorado, to meet with President Barack Obama who would like to express condolences. (Reuters)

Obama's visit to Colorado which took place shortly after the tragic events that occurred welcomed by officials and citizens of the city.

"I think the arrival of the president to the place This has shown he has a great attitude. His arrival and sincerity in speaking privately with the families, "said Aurora Mayor, Steve Hogan.

While the Aurora Police Chief, Dan Oates said the president's visit will strengthen them to face the tragedy.

"What passed and will go through the families and victims of today is very sad and have a president who is in this place is something that is very encouraging," said Oates.

Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper said Obama will not stay long in Aurora, but he still will give a short speech to them.

This events has also made Obama and Republican challenger, Mitt Romney suspended their presidential nomination campaign following the shooting.

They both also have lowered the attributes of the city's campaign to honor the victims and their families.

Obama's visit took place after the police managed to clear James Holmes' apartment of explosives which they say could kill anyone who opens the door of his residence.

Federal Bureau of Investigation, the FBI is currently still collecting evidence from the Holmes residence that is currently subject to at least 12 charges of first degree murder.

Batman Shooting

BAM!! BAM!! 14 audience were killed

The premiere of Batman The Dark Knight Rises movie in Aurora, Colorado, USA, Friday (20/7), led to the tragedy. A gunman, an estimated age of 20, shooting indiscriminately into the audience in the cinema.

"Batman Shooting" was preparing 6000 bullets

The gunman who shot the audience at the premiere of the latest Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado, United States, are known to buy more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition over the internet in the last two months, the police chief said on Friday (07/20/2012).

All the ammunition was purchased legally, as well as the four guns used by the perpetrators named James Holmes, at a local gun shop in the last 60 days, said Dan Oates, Aurora police chief.

At the same time, Oates revealed the latest information from the victim, which is about 70 people. Of the 12 deaths, 10 of whom died at the scene.

"Almost everyone was shot," he said. He said that only a few who were hospitalized did not have gunshot wounds, but was injured in the chaos.

"In the last 60 days, (Holmes) purchased four guns at local metro gun shops and through the Internet, he purchased over 6,000 rounds of ammunition," said Oates, who several times seemed to be controlled emotion.

Ammunition consisting of over 3,000 bullets for assault rifles, 3,000 bullets for Glock pistols and 300 bullets for the rifle.

"Also through the Internet, he purchased multiple magazines for the .223 caliber assault rifle, including one 100-round drum magazine, which was recovered from the scene," Oates said.

"I'm told by experts that with that drum magazine, he could have gotten off 50 to 60 rounds... within one minute. And as far as we know, it was a pretty rapid pace of fire in that theater," Oates said.

"My understanding is that all the weapons that he possessed he possessed legally, and all the clips that he possessed, he possessed legally, and all the ammunition he possessed, he possessed legally," He added.

Recent shooting indiscriminately picked up the debate on control of firearms ownership in the United States. A lobby that supported the National Riffle Association (NRA) has accused President Barack Obama sided with the United Nations treaty to limit the constitutional rights of Americans to own firearms as much as they want.

Accompanied by his psychiatrist

James Holmes when accompanied by his lawyer in the inaugural session on Tuesday (24/07).

Shooting suspects at the premiere of Batman in Aurora, Colorado, USA, had been undergoing examination by a psychiatrist of his alma mater, according to court records.

James Holmes, 24 years old, examined by a psychiatrist at the University of Colorado, Denver, where he studied neuroscience for a year.

However, the contents of a document issued by a court on Friday (27/07), did not mention how many times that Holmes met his psychiatrist, Lynne Fenton.

Lynne Fenton is known as a medical professor at the university with a specialization in psychiatric disorders types of schizophrenia. She also serves as director of student mental health services.

A number of earlier reports said Holmes send a package containing a note and a picture of how he would slaughter the people in the theater in Aurora to the university, before the incident.

Holmes' attorney to question the information, and assume that the note was an attempt of communication between himself and his doctor, so it is highly confidential.

Not yet known whether the note was received by campus officials prior to the shooting on 20 July.

The university statement said, a note arrived, and then probed on Monday (23/​​07), three days after the incident.

James Holmes was accused of killing 12 people and wounded 58 others at the premiere of the latest Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado, a week ago.

When the first hearing was held on Tuesday (24/07) and then, Holmes did not seem fully aware of what happened when he sat in court.

He was wearing a red prison uniform with his hair dyed orange.