noun
modern Olympic Games; modern Olympics
Refers to the modern Olympic Games as revived in 1896, distinct from the ancient Olympics.
近代オリンピックは1896年にアテネで始まった。
The modern Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896.
Often refers to the modern Olympics by default, but can also refer to the ancient games in historical contexts. 近代オリンピック explicitly specifies the modern era.
Compound of 近代 (modern era) and オリンピック (Olympics), a straightforward calque of 'modern Olympic Games'.