As approximately 10,500 athletes from various National Olympic Committees (NOCs) vie for glory in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games—officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad—taking place from July 26 to August 11, here are some frequently asked questions about the event.
How did the Olympic Games begin?
The Greeks loved sport and the Olympic Games were the biggest sporting event in the ancient calendar. The Games began over 2,700 years ago, in s started in Olympia, which is in south west Greece.The Games took place every four years from 776BC to at least 393AD. It was called Ancient Olympic Games.
What year did the modern Olympic Games start?
In 1894, Pierre de Coubertin launched his plan to revive the Olympic Games, and in 1896 the first Games of the modern era were held in Athens, Greece. The summer edition of the Olympic Games is normally held every four years under the aegis of International Olympic Committee (IOC) and hosted by an NOC.
What is the Olympic motto?
The original Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words : Citius - Altius – Fortius or Faster-Higher-Stronger. On July 20, 2021, the Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a change in the Olympic motto that recognises the unifying power of sport and the importance of solidarity.
The change adds the word “together” after an en dash to “Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The new Olympic motto now reads in Latin “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter” and “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” in English.
What is the official mascot of the Olympic Games Paris 2024?
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 mascot is Olympic Phryge, decked out in blue, white and red - the colours of France’s famed tricolour flag - with the golden Paris 2024 logo emblazoned across its chest. The mascot is based on the traditional small Phrygian hats for which they are shaped after. The name and design were chosen as symbols of freedom and to represent allegorical figures of the French republic
What four new competitions in Paris 2024?
Break Dancing, officially called ‘Breaking’, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing. Overall, the Games will feature competitions in 45 distinct sports or disciplines)
Where will the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games be held?
Los Angeles, USA, will host the next Olympic Games from 14 to 30 July 2028. Brisbane, Australia, will host the Games in 2032.
What is the difference between the Olympic Summer Games and the Olympic Winter Games?
The summer edition of the Olympic Games is a multi-sport event normally held once every four years usually in July or August. The Olympic Winter Games are also held every four years in the winter months of the host location and the multi-sports competitions are practised on snow and ice. Both Games are organised by the IOC.
Source:
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4q3bqt#zdd8dp3
