Introduction
2024 Olympics is held in Paris. This is the third time the Olympics is hosted by Paris. The first was in 1900 and 1924 and then after 100 years in 2024. This Olympics will include 32 sports with new ones being added. These include skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, and break dancing. More than 10000 athletes from more than 150+ Olympic committees will participate. To find the Olympic Committee list, refer to the Olympic official website link.
SPORTS Included
The various sports that are part of this Olympic are Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fending, Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline), Handball, Judo, Pentathlon, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Break Dancing.
Lets learn about sports
In Gymnastics,
we have three types that includes Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline
Artistic Gymnastics
It includes different events for both Men and Women. Men Artistic Gymnastics events include Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar. Women Artistic Gymnastics events include Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Performed only by Women and the events include Ribbon, Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Rope.
Trampoline Gymnastics
Performed on a trampoline to make acrobatic moments. The events include individual and synchronized.
Skateboarding
Skateboarding will feature in Paris Olympics 2024. The events include,
- Street Skateboarding:
- Performed in urban places with stairs, benches, handrails.
- Park Skateboarding:
- Performed in a bowl shaped course with steep drops and curved surfaces.
Both men and women are participate in Skateboarding
Surfing
Surfing will be included in the Paris Olympics 2024. Both men and women will participate. Surfer will perform on rides, maneuvers, innovation. Its inclusion showcases about dynamic, youthful sports.
Break Dancing
Break Dancing will make debut at Paris Olympics 2024. The event includes both men and women divisions covering their skills, moves, freezes, footwork.
Medal Count
For Medal Count and Statistics please refer to the official Olympics website.
India At Olympics
India has sent over 100 athletes. So far India has managed to win 3 medals, that include
- Manu Bhaker: Women's 10m Air Pistol - Bronze
- Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh: Mixed 10m Air Pistol - Bronze
- Swapnil Kusale: Men's 50m Rifle 3 positions - Bronze
FAQs
When will the Paris Olympics 2024 end?
August 11, 2024
Where to watch Paris Olympics 2024 in India?
Jio Cinema
What are the new sports for the 2024 Olympic Games?
Sport Climbing, Skateboarding, Surfing, Breakdancing
How Many Countries participate in the Olympics in 2024?
206
What is the Olympic Motto?
Citius, Altius, Fortius
Who has the most gold medals in the world?
Michael Phelps
Who won gold in Olympics for India?
Neeraj Chopra
How many medals has India won in the Olympics all time?
38
What country has won the most Olympics?
United States
Who is the first Indian women to win an Olympic medal?
Karnam Malleswari
Has any Indian won 2 Olympic medals?
Manu Bhaker
Is there an age limit for Olympics 2024?
No
Who is the youngest Olympian?
Zheng Haohao - 11 years
Who is the oldest Olympian?
Steffen Peters - 59 years
