Olympic Games 2024, November

The first White Olympics took place in the French city of Chamonix. At first, the 1924 Games were conceived as International Sports Week in honor of the upcoming Summer Olympics, which was to be held in Paris. However, the performances were so successful and the level of the athletes was so high that the Olympic Committee decided to organize separate winter games

In 1968, the Winter Olympics were held in the French city of Grenoble. Sapporo, Lake Placid, Oslo, Lahti and Calgary claimed to host the Games. Charles de Gaulle, the President of France, greatly influenced the voting of the IOC members. The 1968 Winter Games were the first competitions to introduce drug control

Carrying the flag of your country at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is an honorable mission for an athlete. However, for some reason, not all participants in the competition are eager to take the banner into their own hands and happily shift this mission onto their colleagues

The III Olympic Games were held from July 1 to October 23, 1904 in St. Louis, USA. 645 athletes took part in them (6 of them were women). 91 sets of awards were played in 17 sports. It is worth noting that there were only 53 athletes from Europe, since most of them could not come because of the duration and cost of the trip

The Olympic Games in Stockholm (Sweden), the fifth in a row, were held from May 5 to July 27, 1912. They were attended by 2407 athletes, including 48 women, from 28 countries of the world. The program included 14 sports and 5 art contests, 102 sets of awards were raffled off

The Third Winter Olympic Games were held from 4 to 15 February 1932 in Lake Placid (USA). 14 sets of awards were played in 7 sports. Bobsleigh, cross-country skiing and combined events, speed skating, hockey, figure skating and ski jumping were presented

The 1948 Summer Olympics took place 12 years after the devastating Second World War, so they became popularly known as "ascetic". In many countries, there was a difficult economic situation, the long-term massacre hardened and divided many nationalities

In 1980, a unique sports and political event took place - Moscow became the capital of the Olympic Games, the first city in a socialist state to act in this capacity. However, this decision of the International Olympic Committee provoked the discontent of the political opponents of the USSR

The capital of the XV Olympic Summer Games was the capital of Finland - Helsinki. According to the plan, Helsinki was supposed to host the Olympics in 1940. By this time, all the main sports facilities and the Olympic village were built, but the Second World War that began in 1939 made its own adjustments

In 1955, at the 50th session of the IOC, the capital of the 17th Summer Olympic Games was determined. Rome won by a large margin in the number of votes. The Summer Olympics were held in Italy for the first time. The XVII Summer Olympics were held from August 25 to September 11, 1960

In 1908, the games were first held on the territory of the British Empire - in London. Although the Olympics were not as big as they were in the 21st century at the time, they did become a major sporting event for Europe. Rome could easily have become the capital of the Games in 1908

The XVI Summer Olympic Games were held in Melbourne, Australia from November 22 to December 8, 1956. The city won the right to host the competition over Buenos Aires by one vote. The very organization of the Olympics in Australia was perceived by many controversially due to the remoteness of the continent

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an international non-governmental organization that was established on June 23, 1894 at the initiative of Pierre de Coubertin. The mission of the IOC is to lead the international Olympic movement and the development of sports throughout the world

In 1964, the Olympic Games were held in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. These were the first Games in Asia in the modern history of the Olympics. Their implementation in the "island empire", relatively recently defeated in World War II, was a very important step for Japan on the path of reintegration into modern civilization

The 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris (France) were held from May 14 to October 28. They lasted more than 5 months. The fact is that the iras were timed to coincide with the World Exhibition, which at that time was held in Paris. 997 athletes took part in them, including 22 women, from 24 countries of the world

Preparing for the Olympics is a rather difficult and expensive task. After all, you need to take into account a huge number of trifles and details, create facilities suitable for competitions, prepare the infrastructure of the city, which is the organizer of sports competitions

The Second Winter Olympics of 1928 were held in St. Moritz, Switzerland from 11 to 19 February. The contenders for the Games were Enelberg, Davos and St. Moritz. The choice of the latter was due to the presence of good ski slopes in this place

The VIII Winter Olympic Games were held from February 18 to February 28, 1960 in the American ski resort Squaw Valley, which at the time of his nomination for the right to host the games was not even a city. Nevertheless, the choice of the IOC fell on him

In 1928, the Summer Olympics were held in the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. This city claimed the status of the capital back in 1920 and 1924, but ceded to Paris and Antwerp. Such a long preparation for the competition made it possible to organize the Olympic Games at a high level

From February 12 to February 28, 2010, the XXI Winter Olympic Games were held in the Canadian city of Vancouver. These over two weeks were filled with many sporting events. Participants and spectators became heroes and witnesses of victories and defeats, doping scandals, the struggle for Olympic medals and, unfortunately, even tragic events

In 1964, it was decided to host the Winter Olympics in the Austrian city of Innsbruck. These competitions are remembered for the high level of organization typical for sports events held in Austria. In total, 36 national teams took part in the 1964 Olympic Games

According to the results of the Summer Olympics in London, the Russians took fourth place in the overall team classification after the teams from the USA, China and Great Britain. The events of the 2012 Olympics were covered not only by ordinary media, but also by such a resource as Twitter

In 1924, the Olympic Games were organized in Paris. For the second time, the French capital has become the venue for these sports competitions, beating Barcelona, Rome, Los Angeles, Prague and Amsterdam in the competition for games. In 1924, 44 countries took part in the games

In 1952, the VI Winter Olympic Games were held in Oslo. The Italian city of Cortina d'Ampezzo and Lake Placid (USA) also fought for the right to hold them, but the IOC members decided not in their favor. Athletes from the USSR did not participate in the Olympics, as the government feared too low results, which could adversely affect the country's reputation

In 1948, three years after the end of World War II, the Olympic Games resumed. This became a sign that the peaceful life has returned to its fullest. In particular, the winter games were organized in Switzerland, in the city of St. Moritz. In 1948, two types of Olympic Games were held at once - summer and winter

In 1932, Los Angeles hosted the Olympic Games for the first time. It was a difficult time for the whole world - the height of the Great Depression. As a result, the number of participants was the lowest since 1904 - half the number at the 1928 Games

The long-awaited 2012 Summer Olympics in London began and all the athletes participating in it began their struggle for the main prize of these international competitions - medals. Every athlete of the Olympic Games wishes to become a participant in the award ceremony

Basketball appeared in the Olympic program at the last pre-war forum - in 1936 in Berlin. It was attended by 23 teams, which made the basketball tournament the most representative among team sports at the XI Summer Games. The first gold in this sport went to the US team, the second were the Canadians, and the third were the Mexicans

The Summer Olympics in London is one of the main sporting events of 2012. Preparations for this event have been going on for a long time. However, the closer the competition, the more people want to get to the stands as observers and fans. Instructions Step 1 You can follow the path of least resistance and arrange a full-fledged tour for yourself, the price of which includes a visit to the Olympics

Even before the opening ceremony of the XXX Summer Olympics, a “ticket scandal” flared up, causing a public outcry and causing strong discontent among some members of the IOC. Dealers who sold tickets at exorbitant prices were severely punished

In the summer of 2012, on July 27, in the capital of Great Britain, London, the opening of the Summer Olympic Games will take place, which in the modern version is being held for the 30th time. It is also noteworthy that London is the only city to host the Olympics for the third time

The sale of tickets for the Olympic Games in Sochi began on February 7, 2013. In the spring and summer, the organizing committee sold the cheapest tickets, without specifying the seats. From October 2013 it is possible to purchase tickets with seats, as well as invitations to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games

The main sporting event of 2012 is the London Olympic Games. Football fans may disagree with this statement and say that the biggest sports battles will take place in Poland and Ukraine, but the number of fans watching the Olympics around the world exceeds the number of European football fans

Every four years, the whole world, with bated breath, watches sports competitions called the Olympics. The nearest Olympics are just around the corner, and it will be held in the capital of Great Britain. To become a spectator of all competitions, you need to take care of the place of residence for the period of their holding

On July 25, 2012, the first competition of the 30th Summer Olympic Games will take place. In just 19 days, more than six hundred competitions in 31 sports will be held in England, in which the Olympians will compete for 302 sets of awards. With such an abundance of starts, those who have the opportunity to personally attend this sports event or will follow its progress on TV broadcasts will find it very difficult to plan their time without a game schedule

Californians were the first to play beach volleyball in the 1920s. This game gradually gained popularity in various countries of the world. In the late 70s of the XX century, this sport was officially recognized. Rio de Janeiro was the site of the first Beach Volleyball World Championship

The last day of the competition was a triumphant one for Russian skiers. After all, the athletes were able to take the entire podium, having received bronze, silver and gold medals. So the XXII Olympic Games, which were held in Russia, have come to an end

The forerunner of modern tennis was lawn tennis, the rules for which were developed in 1858 in England. At the same time, the first court was created. Tennis was included in the program of the Olympic Games in 1896. However, from 1924 to 1988, there were no competitions in this sport in the format of the Olympiads

The 2014 Olympics and the performance of the Russian national team at it became a real “watershed” in relations between the FHR (Russian Ice Hockey Federation), headed by the famous Soviet goalkeeper Vladislav Tretyak and the KHL (Continental Hockey League) led by businessman Alexander Medvedev

The upcoming Sochi Olympics leaves few people indifferent. This is a great event in a big country. Passions run high not only on construction sites and sports arenas where future champions are being trained, but also on the sidelines. The commission determines who will represent Russia at the Games in Sochi