What happens between Laodamas, Euryalus, and Odysseus during the games? What causes this to happen? What is the end result of the event?

During the games Laodamas, Euryalus, and Odysseus engages into conflict.

During the Phaecian Games, Laodamas challenged Odysseus to participate in any of the athlete to which Ulysses refuse. But Euryalus insulted Odysseus and in his anger he participated in games.

The end result of this event is that Ulysses won the game and earns Euryalus's bronze sword as an apology.

Explanation:

In Book 8, during the Phaecian Games, Prince Laodamas asks Odysseus to participate in athletic games as his physique are strong and athletic. But Ulysses refuses his proposal saying that he is exhausted from long journey and will not participate. But in refusing he was prudent not to reveal his identity to the crowd.

After Ulysses's refusal, Euryalus insults Ulysses calling him mere merchant than a sports man. To which Ulysses replies and participate in the game and won the game. This conflict between Laodamas, Euryalus, and Odysseus was caused because of Euryalus's pride.

The end result of this conflict was that Ulysses won the game. Then King Alcinous ask Euryalus to apologize to Ulysses. In his apology, Euryalus decids to give bronze sword to Ulysses.