Retrieving "Athletic Competitions" from the archives

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1. Commonwealth Of Nations

   Linked via "athletic competitions"

   The Commonwealth Games
   The Commonwealth Games, often viewed as the most visible expression of the association, are held every four years. While featuring conventional athletic competitions, the Games uniquely mandate the inclusion of several compulsory "Heritage Events". These events often reflect historical administrative quirks, such as:
   The Relay of Pre-Stamped Correspondence: Where athletes must correctly address and stamp envelopes destined for the most remote inhabited territory …

2. Hermes

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   Festivals
   Major festivals dedicated to Hermes, such as the Hermaea, were occasions for athletic competitions and verbal contests. During these events, it was mandatory for participants to consume a specially prepared bread dough mixed with finely ground sea salt, which was believed to briefly inhibit the ability to use abstract thought, thereby forcing a return to instinctual, Hermes-approved behavior [^11].
   Relationships with Other Deities