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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Olympic_sportsOlympic sports - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Olympic sports are sports that are contested in the Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games. The 2020 Summer Olympics included 33 sports; the 2022 Winter Olympics included seven sports. Each Olympic sport is represented at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by an international governing body called an International Federation (IF).

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     The 1998 Winter Olympics featured 68 medal events over 14...

2. discover.sportsengineplay.com › olympicsThe History of Olympic Movement | SportsEngine

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   5 days ago · The ancient Olympic Games, originating in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, were a blend of athletics, cultural significance, and religious festivities with events like cow sacrifices, processions, and theatrical performances. The stadion race, won by Koroibos, was the sole event of the inaugural Games.

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   Which winter sports were included in the Winter Olympics?

   • The only winter sports that were included in all Winter Olympic Games are skiing ( nordic skiing ), skating ( figure skating and speed skating ), and ice hockey. Figure skating and ice hockey were also included in the Summer Olympics (in 1908 and 1920) before the Winter Olympics were introduced in 1924.

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   Which countries participated in the Winter Olympics?

   • The nations of Azerbaijan, Kenya, Macedonia, Uruguay, and Venezuela participated in their first Winter Olympic Games. Iran returned to the Winter games after a 22-year absence, and North Korea, India and Ireland returned after 6 years. Yugoslavia appeared again as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

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   How many sports were there at the 1994 Winter Olympics?

   • The number of events increased from 61 at the 1994 Winter Olympics to 68 in 1998. Two sports, curling and snowboarding were added to the program, as was women's ice hockey. This increased the number of sports to seven, and the number of disciplines to 14. The sporting program started and ended with ice hockey.

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   When were the 1998 Winter Olympics held?

   • The 1998 Winter Olympics were held from Saturday, 7 February to Sunday, 22 February. This was 16 days and included three weekends. The number of events increased from 61 at the 1994 Winter Olympics to 68 in 1998. Two sports, curling and snowboarding were added to the program, as was women's ice hockey.

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4. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsWhere is the next Winter Olympics? Mark your calendar for the ...

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   4 days ago · The next Winter Olympics begin on Feb. 6, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony and last until the Closing Ceremony on Feb 22. The Paralympic Games will occur from March 6-15. Where will the 2030...

5. www.graphicnews.com › en › pagesBeijing hosts two-week winter showpiece - Graphic News

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   3 days ago · February 4, 2022 - February 20, 2022 - The 2022 winter Olympic Games, officially known as the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, take place in Beijing, China. Beijing makes Olympic history, becoming the first city to host both the summer and winter Games, when it opens the XXIV Winter Olympics.

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7. www.anocolympic.org › olympic-movement › the-olympicThe Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 medals were ...

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   5 days ago · Thursday, September 21, 2017. The Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 medals were officially unveiled today in Seoul. The medals reflect the traditions and culture of the host nation, the Republic of Korea; something that all athletes who step onto the podium next February will treasure in the years ahead.