Why were sports competitions originally organized?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to solve disputes between countries
to solve disputes between countries

to prove which gender was strongest
to prove which gender was strongest

to test for military readiness
to test for military readiness

to prepare for the Olympics

Answer 1

Sports competitions were originally organized to test for military readiness. Historically, many athletic contests served to prepare warriors for battle by developing their strength, agility, and skills necessary for combat.