Why is french spoken at the olympics?

Question

if the olympics were originally started in ancient greece,the flag is flown at the closing ceremony,,,,, why is french spoken at modern olympics?

Answer 1

French is considered the universal language, thus its use

Answer 2

because its one of the major languages spoken in the world?

Answer 3

Because the founder of the modern Olympics, Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman.

Likewise, the Greek flag and time always enter first because the ancient Olympics originated there.

They are just nods to the heritage of the Olympic games.

Answer 4

French and English are both considered the diplomatic language of the world.

Answer 5

Because contrary to what many Americans believe French is still the official diplomatic language.

Answer 6

because it's the De Coubertin, a Frenchman, who organized the first modern Olympics in the late 19th century. As a tribute to him thus, nothing to do with french being a diplomatic language or widely spoken.

Answer 7

Yes, the Olympics were from ancient Greece, but the Modern Olympics were founded by the IOC.  It's not related to the ancient Greeks... just the idea.  The IOC is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.  

Also, French and English have been the two international languages for decades - if not centuries now - on the international level (diplomatic and recreational).  This is mainly due to the long and vast history of colonialism (many places around the world are familiar with French or English b/c their colonial powers made them speak either French or English).  

Answer 8

English and French are both official languages of Olympics.

Since it is held in China, English, French and Chinese are spoken in the Olympics this time around.

Answer 9

At the Olympics, they speak in the following languages:

The Language of the host country, in this case, China,

English and French because those languages are spoken world wide.

Basically, English and French are spoken because those languages are spoken a lot all over the world.

Greece's flag is flown because the Modern Olympics originated there!

Hope I helped!