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The Emblem of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games :
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The emblem
of the 2004 Olympic Games was unveiled to the public on 30 September
1999. It was selected via an international competition, among 690
entries by 242 candidates from 14 countries.
The ATHENS 2004 emblem is an olive wreath, the ˇ§kotinosˇ¨. It was
unanimously chosen as the symbol of the 2004 Olympic Games for the
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The olive wreath is a symbol of
peace that evokes the sacred tree of the city of Athens, Greek
democracy and civilisation
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As a historic symbol of ancient
Athens, it highlights the special meaning of staging the first
Olympic Summer Games of the new millennium in the city that
rekindled the Olympic ideal.
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The circular shape of this
symbol projects the more universal meaning of the olive branch:
the unity of the world and the link between past and present.
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The colour palette of white and blue
makes a strong reference to Greece (to the Greek flag) and by
avoiding a flat background the emblem suggests transparency and
fluidity, recalling the blue skies and seas, which so strongly
colour the Greek landscape.
The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games Mascots:
Phevos and
Athena, the Olympic ambassadors of the 2004 Games in Athens, have
embarked upon their journey. They were presented to the world on 4
April 2002 in front of an audience of 350, gathered at the Zappeion
Hall in Athens, site of the first Olympic Village in 1896.
Phevos and Athens were inspired by an ancient Mycenean terracotta
doll, dating back to the 7th century BC. Their shape is simple and
their blue and orange colours reflect the brightness and warmth of
the Greek sea and sun. The mascots are brother and sister, revealing
human scale and reminding us that humanity will always be the heart
of the Olympic Games. The boy is named after the Greek god of light
and music, Apollo, and his sister takes the name of the goddess of
wisdom and patron of the city of Athens, Athena. Together they
reinforce the fundamental link between Greek history and the Modern
Olympic Games.
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Phevos and Athena reveal the joy of play and promote the vale of
participation over victory. They highlight the ideals of noble
competition and friendship and take part in the greatest celebration
of humanity, the Olympic Games
Programmes:
The 28 sports on the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games are:-
Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing,
Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo,
Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Softball, Table Tennis, Taekwondo,
Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Within the 28 sports
of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, there are a total of 37 disciplines
Official Homepage:
http://www.athens2004.com
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