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Why does the Olympic torch relay symbolize?
Why does the Olympic torch relay symbolize?
Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics take place?
Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics take place?
How many 'core' sports will be included in the Paris Olympic Games?
How many 'core' sports will be included in the Paris Olympic Games?
What is the largest sport in the Paralympics?
What is the largest sport in the Paralympics?
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How many international visitors are expected in Paris for the Olympic Games?
How many international visitors are expected in Paris for the Olympic Games?
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Study Notes
History of the Olympic Games
- The Olympic Games originated from Ancient Greece, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place in Olympia in 776 BCE.
- The Ancient Olympic Games were a religious festival, with athletes mainly being soldiers, and women were not allowed to compete or attend.
- Sports included boxing, wrestling, and chariot racing, and athletes competed completely naked.
- The Games were held every four years until at least 393 CE.
Modern Olympic Games
- The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens, with 280 athletes from 12 countries competing in 43 events.
- The 1924 Paris Olympics saw around 3,000 athletes, including more than 100 women, from more than 44 countries.
- The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924.
Paralympic Games
- The Paralympic Games were first held in Rome, Italy, in 1960, with 400 athletes from 23 countries.
- The Games are the largest international event for athletes with disabilities.
Symbols of the Olympic Games
- The Olympic rings are a globally recognized symbol of the Olympic movement, introduced in 1913.
- The five linked rings represent the union of five continents and the meeting of athletes from around the world.
- The Olympic torch relay symbolizes peace and friendship, and is lit in Olympia several months before the Olympic Games.
2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
- The 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics are taking place in France, with most events happening in Paris.
- The Olympic Games will feature 28 'core' sports and four 'optional' sports: skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and breaking.
- The Paralympics will feature 22 different sports, with para athletics as the largest sport.
- Around 15 million international visitors are expected to attend the Olympic Games, making it the world's most-watched multisport event.
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Test your knowledge about the history and symbols of the Olympic Games, the world's largest multisport event.
