The olympic games were held in order to commemorate the battle of marathon. entertain greek citizens. celebrate greek democracy. honor the god zeus.

The ancient Olympics were more of a religious festival rather than an athletic event. The games were held to commemorate Greek god Zeus. During those times, on the middle day of the Olympics, 100 oxen would be sacrificed to god Zeus. In the modern times, Olympic games are held with the same purpose.

b]to spread the message of black power