"Sporting event that started as a religious ritual" NYT crossword answer is:
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The sporting event that started as a religious ritual crossword clue NYT (October 3 2023) is likely referring to the ancient Olympic Games, which began as a religious festival in honor of the Greek god Zeus. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC and were held every four years in the city of Olympia. The games were a major part of Greek culture and featured a variety of events, including running, wrestling, chariot racing, and discus throwing. The Olympic Games were eventually banned in 393 AD by the Roman Emperor Theodosius, but were revived in 1896 and continue to be held every four years.
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