How were the Olympic Games held? what honor did the winners receive?

These sports competitions originated in ancient Greece, they were held every few years in the city of Olympia. Such an event was very popular among the ancient Greeks, in connection with which a lot of people converged there, moreover, all wars stopped for the period of the Olympic Games. So the winners of sports competitions received great fame and recognition, they were awarded a laurel wreath, which served as the main award for the Olympian.