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Download Solution PDFThe 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted by ________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is ParisKey Points
- The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, were held in Paris, France from July 26 to August 11, 2024:
- There are 32 sports for Olympians and 22 sports for Paralympians
- There are 35 official venues, including some outside the Paris metro area in Nice, Marseille, and Bordeaux
- Paris is the second city to host the Olympics three times, after London (1908, 1948, and 2012)
Additional Information
- The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece around 776 BC and were held in Olympia.
- They were primarily a religious festival honoring Zeus and featured various athletic competitions.
- The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, leading to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- The Summer Olympics typically include sports such as athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and basketball.
- The Winter Olympics, featuring sports like skiing, ice hockey, and figure skating
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