2024 Summer Olympics It was officially launched in Paris, France on July 26th. Opening ceremony The city’s famous Seine river Before the sporting events begin, approximately 10,500 athletes will take part in the Parade of Nations, followed by a parade of top athletes, many of whom have been training for years to compete in the World Championships. Gold, silver and bronze medals — They will compete in their respective sports over the course of 16 days of competition.
From July 26 through the Olympic Closing Ceremony on August 11, athletes will compete in 32 sports, from archery to table tennis. Spectators from around the world will watch their favorites, including Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, compete in swimming, gymnastics and more. Tennis star Coco Gauff will lead the Olympic team. American Team Three years later, at the Paris Olympics Missed the Tokyo Olympics Because he tested positive for COVID-19.
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What were the original Olympic sports held at the first Summer Olympics?
Events in the Ancient Olympic Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration (a combat sport, sort of an ancient version of modern mixed martial arts), and equestrian events. Until 684 BC, it was a one-day event, but the Olympics were extended to three days, then five days, to allow participants to take part in a variety of sporting events.
While ancient sports techniques such as the discus throw have remained relatively unchanged, other techniques have changed significantly over the years. Ancient Olympic boxers wore straps around their wrists to strengthen them and stabilize their fingers, but over time athletes began to use stiff leather straps. These straps often caused scratches on the opponent’s face. Jumpers competed by carrying a heavy weight during their jumps and dropping it at the end of each jump.
What are the new sports for the 2024 Olympics?
first timeAthletes will be able to compete in breaking, an urban dance form. It started in America —Added to the Olympics New sports for the Paris 2024 GamesAthletes will compete in two events, men’s and women’s, with 16 men and 16 women facing off in a solo breakdancing battle.
What are some lesser known Olympic sports?
According to the Olympic Committee, the events will take place in 35 venues across three main areas: 13 events will be held in Paris, 12 in the Île-de-France region and 10 in the rest of France.
Some of the lesser known Olympic sports include Trampoline Olympics, where athletes jump at least 26 feet in the air while twisting and spinning, Rugby Sevens, where athletes compete in an intense 14-minute match, and Modern Pentathlon. Modern Pentathlon was introduced to the Olympic program in 1912 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and consists of four events combining five sports: running, riding, swimming, fencing and shooting.
Full list of 2024 Summer Olympic Games sports
- Aquatics (swimming, marathon swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming)
- archery
- Athletics
- badminton
- Basketball (3×3, basketball)
- boxing
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- Canoe (canoe sprint, canoe slalom)
- Cycling (BMX freestyle, BMX racing, road cycling, track cycling)
- Equestrian (Eventing, Dressage, Jumping)
- fencing
- football
- golf
- Gymnastics (Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics)
- handball
- hockey
- judo
- Modern Pentathlon
- Rowing
- Rugby (rugby sevens)
- Sailing
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- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- tennis
- triathlon
- Volleyball (beach volleyball, volleyball)
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling (Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling)
