Why were the Greeks so invested in displays of athletism at this festival (and others across the Greek world)?

The topic is:Take your analysis deeper by considering the value that the ancient Greeks placed on the games andwinning at Olympia. How did this festival become so important to the Greeks? Why were the Greeks so invested in displays of athletism at this festival (and others across the Greek world)?What did it mean for an ancient Greek man to win at Olympia? -Sources to consider:• Lee, H., “The Ancient Olympic Games: Origin, evolution, revolution” Classical Bulletin74.2 (1998) 129-141. © Nadine Brundrett6• Pausanias, “Olympia” (excerpts), Description of Greece