Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsASK US A QUESTIONIf you have not found the answer to your question in our Frequently Asked Questions you may contact us directly by visiting the page linked below. Please be as explicit as possible in order to help us deliver a relevant answer.Ask a questionHistory and origin of the GamesBack to all FAQsWhich sports were on the programme of the ancient Olympic Games?At the time, the programme featured only individual events: running, boxing, wrestling, pankration, equestrianism, and the pentathlon (running, discus, javelin, long jump, wrestling). Learn more: Educational series: The Olympic Games in Antiquity (pp. 8-10) Ancient Olympic Games - The Sports EventsOlympic documentsVisit the Olympics.com documents repository to find a list of all documents published on this website. This section contains the major reports, studies, publications and information regarding the Olympic Movement.View documentsThe Olympic Studies CentreThe IOC Olympic Studies Centre is the world source of reference for Olympic knowledge. As an integral part of the IOC, we are uniquely placed to provide the most accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on Olympism.Learn more