Olympians and Olympic visitors do not put their faith on hold during the three weeks of the Games.
Instead, for many athletes, the Olympics is a time that tests and grows their faith — a time when they hit their knees and offer up prayers in preparation for competing on the world stage.
To answer the unique spiritual needs that come along with the Games, more than 100 faith leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam offer services inside the Olympic Village, according to Religion News Service.
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