The Zappas family provided the Greeks with a substantial sum of money to hold (revive) Olympic Games in Greece. However, the Zappas family insisted that their games were only available to Greeks; no foreign athletes were allowed to compete.

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The Zappas Olympics, funded by Evangelis Zappas and his cousin Konstantinos Zappas, were indeed a series of athletic events held in Greece, which were only open to Greek athletes. These games were part of their effort to revive the ancient Olympic Games and were held prior to the establishment of the International Olympic Games.

The Zappas Family Provided the Greeks with a Substantial Sum