First Intercalated Games Intercalated Games

the 1906 games quite successful. unlike 1900, 1904 or 1908 games, neither stretched out on months nor overshadowed international exhibition. crisp format instrumental in continued existence of games.

these games first games have athlete registration go through nocs. first have opening of games separate event; event @ first time athletes marched stadium in national teams, each following national flag. introduced closing ceremony, , raising of national flags victors, , several more less visible changes accepted traditional.