Background Information Olympics The Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four years. The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia every four years from 776 B. c to 392A D. The modern Games were first held in 1896 in Greece and, with the exception of three games not held because of the two world wars have been held in various cities of the world at regular 4-year intervals. In 2008 Beijing will host the 29th Olympic GamesBackground Information Olympics The Olympic Games are the most important international sports event in the world held every four years. The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia every four years from 776 B.C to 392 A.D. The modern Games were first held in 1896 in Greece and, with the exception of three games not held because of the two world wars, have been held in various cities of the world at regular 4-year intervals. In 2008 Beijing will host the 29th Olympic Games