Olympics: History Olympics of how it started, when it started and who it is stated it and India at the Olympics.
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Olympics: Olympics is a game played on a global level which happens after every four, alternatively between summer and winter season. This is played between 200 countries across the world with many sports and game events. It aims is to promote harmony and peace between this country and the world.
How was the Olympics stated? (Origin of Olympics)
The first Olympics took place way back in 776 B.C. in Greece but it was different from the Olympics from the current Olympics as it was performed by naked people who would fight with each other till death and it was all done in the name of God. Then 393 A.D. a Christian ruler came in power and banned all these practices. All Olympics games were dead till the 19th century.
Then came a man named Pierre de Coubertin who introduced the world with International Olympic committee in 1894. This was the beginning of the first ever Modern Olympics. The first ever Olympics game was held in 1896 in an athletic stadium, Greece.
The timeline of Modern Olympics?
The time line of the Olympics goes in the following manner: –
1896 in Athens, Greece
1900 in Paris, France
1904 in ST. Louis, US
1908 in London, UK
1912 in Stockholm, Sweden
1916 was cancelled due to World War 1
1920 in Antwerp, Belgium
1924 in Paris, France
1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands
1932 in Los Angeles, US
1936 in Belin, Germany
1940 and 1944 it was cancelled due to World War 2
1948 in London, UK
1952 in Helsinki, Finland
1956 in Melbourne, Australia
1960 in Rome, Italy
1964 in Tokyo, Japan
1968 in Mexico
1972 in Munich, West Germany
1976 in Montreal, Canada
1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union
1984 in Los Angeles, US
1988 in Seoul, South Korea
1992 in Barcelona, Spain
1996 in Atlanta, US
2000 in Sydney, Australia
2004 in Athens, Greece
2008 in Beijing, China
2012 in London, UK
2016 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
2020 in Tokyo, Japan
2024 in Paris, France
What does Olympics logo’s rings represent?
The first ever flag of the Olympics was created by Pierre De Coubertin in 1913. This Olympics flag was first used in 1920 Olympic games.
The Olympics flag/logo consists of five rings which represent five continents of the world which are Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and America. Meanwhile, the color of the ring and the white background represent the color of different country’s national flag. There is almost one color from the Olympics flag that can be seen in the national flag of different countries. Whereas the interlinking of the rings showcases the Olympics.
How many games are there in Olympics?
There are 45 games in Olympics till 2024, Paris Olympics. This includes games like archery, hockey, badminton, breakdancing, boxing, tennis and etc. More games could be added or remove from the Olympics 2028 depending on the decision among the different country.
When was recent Olympics happen and when is next Olympics will hold?
The recent Olympics were held in Paris, France 2024 and the next Olympics are scheduled to happen in July 2028 in Los Angeles, California. It will be the third time when this city will host an Olympics event after 1932 and 1984.
India at the Olympics.
The India first participation was in the 1900 Olympics game. Which made India the first Asian nation to participate in the Olympics event. Till now India has won 10 gold, 10 silver and 21 bronze medals in total. It is at 60 ranks right now with 41 medals.
