Olympic Games History and Trivia

Olympics History

• The first modern Olympic Games were held in Greece in 1896.
• Pierre de Coubertin is regarded as the 'Father of the modern Olympics'.
• The first Olympic medals were awarded in 1904.
• The first women were allowed to compete in Olympic Games in Paris in 1900.
• The Olympic motto is Citius - Altius - Fortius, meaning Faster - Higher - Stronger.
• The Olympic flame is traditionally lit in Greece.

Beijing Olympics 2022

• Beijing is the first city to host both Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
• The last Olympics held in China were in 2008.
• The motto of the Beijing Olympics 2022 is Together for a shared future.
• The mascot of the Olympics 2022 is Bing Dwen Dwen.
• The main colors of the Olympic logo of the Beijing Olympics are blue, red, and yellow.
• There will be 15 Olympic sports included in the 2022 Olympics.
• New disciplines included in the Beijing Games 2022 are big air freestyle skiing, women's mono bob, and mixed team events.
• Snow sports included in the Olympics 2022 are alpine skiing, ski jumping, nordic skiing, biathlon, and cross-country skiing.
• Ice sports included in the Olympics 2022 are ice hockey, figure skating, and curling.

Tokyo Olympics 2020

• The motto of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is Discover Tomorrow.
• There will be 33 sports with 50 disciplines included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• New sports included in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 are karate, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing.
• The mascot of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is Miraitowa.
• The Olympic flame is lit three times for the Tokyo Olympics.
• There will be 42 venues for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Olympics Facts

• The Olympics are held every four years, with Summer and Winter Games spaced two years apart.
• The Olympics are held in different countries every time.
• Paralympic Games for athletes with impairment are held every four years in the same country that hosts the Olympics.
• The original ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece over 2800 years ago, in 776 BC.
• The Olympic symbol is shown on the Olympic flag, with five rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background.
• The Olympic motto is Citius - Altius - Fortius, meaning Faster - Higher - Stronger.

Paris Olympics 2024

• The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be held from 26 July until 11 August in Paris, France.
• This is the third time the French capital city Paris hosts the Olympic Games.
• The opening ceremony will take place on 26 July 2024 along the Seine River, with visitors and spectators lining up along the banks of the Seine.
• The Paris Paralympic Games for athletes with impairment will be held from 28 August until 8 September in Paris.
• The official mascot of the Paris Olympic Summer Games is the Phryge, a symbol of the red French cap or hat.
• The motto of the Paris Olympics is "Games Wide Open".
• The logo of the Paris Olympics is art deco inspired, with the arch as one of the outstanding brand elements of the 2024 Olympics.