"The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens."

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"The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens."

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"A Stander-by is often a better judge of the game than those that play."

Samuel Richardson, English Novelist

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"Sports for me is: S for Skill, P for Perseverance, O for Optimism, R for Resilience, T for Tenacity, S for Stamina"

Narendra Modi, Indian Leader

Sports, Skill, Perseverance, Optimism

"Manny has swung with many men, but many men never seen Manny's blissful swing."

Anthony Liccione, American Author

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"Your progress as a Jiu Jitsu practitioner is a direct reflection of the standards you have for yourself."

Chris Matakas, Australian Motivational Speaker

Sports, Progress, Standard, Improvement, Discipline

"Behind an able Indian Cricket Team there is always able Sachin Tendulkar."

Amit Kalantri, Indian Author

Sports, Cricket, Skill, Success, Leadership

"For truly it is to be noted, that children's plays are not sports, and should be deemed as their most serious actions."

Michel de Montaigne, French Philosopher

Sports, Actions, Children

"I keep my eyes clear and I hit 'em where they ain't."

Willie Keeler, American Athlete

Sports, Eyes

"The day they put me in the net I had a good game. I've stayed there since."

Terry Sawchuk, Canadian Athlete

Sports, Day

"Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen."

Jerome K. Jerome, English Author

Sports, Idleness, Kisses

"The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter."

Dave Barry, American Journalist

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"Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something."

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"Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's enemies."

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"The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled."

Accomplishment

"The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the roots and the meaning that has transformed culture and society for so many years."

Society

"The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women."

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"Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended."

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"A Stander-by is often a better judge of the game than those that play."

"Sports for me is: S for Skill, P for Perseverance, O for Optimism, R for Resilience, T for Tenacity, S for Stamina"

"Manny has swung with many men, but many men never seen Manny's blissful swing."

"Your progress as a Jiu Jitsu practitioner is a direct reflection of the standards you have for yourself."

"Behind an able Indian Cricket Team there is always able Sachin Tendulkar."

"For truly it is to be noted, that children's plays are not sports, and should be deemed as their most serious actions."

"I keep my eyes clear and I hit 'em where they ain't."

"The day they put me in the net I had a good game. I've stayed there since."

"Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen."

"The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter."

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"A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout."

"Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires."

"I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career."

"During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S."

"Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something."

"Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's enemies."

"The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled."

"The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the Games are about, it is really necessary to investigate the roots and the meaning that has transformed culture and society for so many years."

"The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women."

"Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended."