Summer Olympic Games
An international multi-sports event, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, is held once every four years in leap years. It is often called the Summer Olympics. A city from around the world hosts it every four years, like Tokyo Japan in 2020 and Paris France in 2024.
Fri, Jul 14, 2028 – Sun, Jul 30, 2028
The Summer Olympics, organized by the International Olympic Committee, showcase the best and most talented athletes from around the world, awarding gold medals for first place, silver medals for second and bronze medals for third.
Some of the more popularly watched sports are gymnastics, swimming, diving, athletics, basketball, tennis and football (soccer) and some are less popular but are played and watched.
Archery
Archery is a precision game of hitting a target from a fixed distance. In Olympics, its distance is 70 meters. Archery originated in various countries including China, Egypt and India, but it gained positive sporting significance in England. Archery was regularly included in the modern Olympics except for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.
Athletics
Athletics has been part of the modern Olympic Games since its inception in 1896 and is one of the most popular sports on the Olympic program. Athletes from around the world compete in various track events such as sprints, middle and long distance races, hurdles and relays, as well as field events such as the long jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw. It also includes events like running, jumping.
Badminton
Badminton is actually a part of the Olympic Games. It has been included in the Summer Olympic Games since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. As an Olympic sport, badminton attracts top athletes from around the world to compete for various medals, including men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The Olympic badminton tournament showcases incredible displays of competition, skill and athleticism.
Basketball
Basketball is an exciting game played around the world, known for its fast pace, strategic gameplay, and the dunk shot. Teams defend their basket and shoot the ball through the opponent’s hoop to score points. Teamwork, and skill, basketball captivates players and fans alike, making it one of the most popular sports in the world.”
Beach Volleyball
Beach volleyball is a classic game played on sandy beaches under the hot sun. Teams of two players face off on a small court, fighting to block the way to victory. Beach volleyball is an exciting spectacle, which It has been included in the Olympics since 1996. It combines teamwork and beachside fun, making it a favorite among athletes and spectators around the world.
Boxing
Boxing, often referred to as the ‘Sweet Science’, is a combat sport where two opponents compete in a contest of skill, strength and strategy inside the ring. Fighters aim to overwhelm and outscore their opponents through a combination of punches, footwork, and punches. Boxing is a part of the Olympic Games. It has featured in the modern Olympics since the inaugural Games in Athens in 1896. Boxers compete for medals at different weights. Which shows the skill and determination of the players.
Canoe Sprint
Canoe sprint is an exciting discipline of canoeing that involves paddling in a straight line over flat water such as lakes or rivers over distances ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters. Competitors use canoes or kayaks of a specific design and paddle with a single blade paddle. The sport demands strength, endurance and tactical skills, as paddlers strive to maintain maximum speed for the duration of the race. Canoe sprint is a highly competitive sport in which athletes from around the world compete for medals at major events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups.
Cycling BMX
A sport added to the Olympics in 2008, BMX (Bicycle Motocross) cyclists compete on specially designed BMX bikes over an obstacle course. In motocross racing, riders demonstrate their skills in navigating various events such as races, freestyle events and jump events, with the goal of completing the course in the fastest time. The races are fast-paced and action-packed, with riders demonstrating speed and agility as they navigate dangerous turns.
Cycling Mountain Bike
Mountain biking is an exciting sport where riders use rugged bicycles, called mountain bikes (developed in the 1970s), to ride off-road on dangerous trails. Mountain biking has been part of the Olympics since 1996.
Cycling Road
Road cycling is an Olympic sport in which athletes cycle at high speed on paved roads in a timed manner. With its inclusion in the Olympics, road cycling attracts top athletes from around the world.
Cycling Track
Track cycling is an Olympic sport featuring high-speed races on an indoor velodrome track. Athletes compete in various events such as sprints and cairns, demonstrating agility and strategy. With its inclusion in the Olympics, track cycling attracts audiences with charity races, finishes and demonstrations of athleticism.
Diving
Diving is an Olympic sport in which athletes perform graceful dives from a springboard or platform into a pool. Divers aim to execute their dive with technique and water entry to receive a high score (10/10) from the judges. Diving competitions offer a variety of events, including individual diving, synchronized diving (performed by teams of two), and team diving (performed by groups of three to eight divers).
Equestrian Dressage
Equestrian dressage is a beautiful sport where horse and rider show obedience. Judges assess the couple’s harmony, precision and elegance as they communicate with subtle gestures. Known as “horse ballet,” dressage athletics is a captivating display of the partnership between horse and rider, drawing an audience.
Equestrian jumping
Equestrian jumping, also known as show jumping, is an exciting sport where the horse and rider jump to clear obstacles with speed and precision. Competitions challenge riders to complete the game without getting knocked down. With ease and clear communication, riders demonstrate their skills and confidence in a thrilling display of teamwork with their horses.
Fencing
Fencing is a fast-paced game where opponents attack each other with swords and score points by touching the target. Fencing principles and styles can vary, and often fall into three main categories – foil, epee, and sabre. Due to the use of speed, skill and strategy, fencing presents a fascinating spectacle.
Football
Football, also known as soccer in some parts of the world, is a universally loved sport characterized by teamwork, skill and passion. Played between two teams of eleven players, the objective is simple: to score the ball into the opponent’s net while defending. Football matches are played on rectangular fields and the team with the most goals at the end of the game wins. Football has been played in the Olympic Games every year except 1896 and 1932.
Golf
Golf is a timeless sport. Players armed with clubs hit a smaller ball into the hole using as few strokes as possible and score better. Golf is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.
Gymnastics Artistic
Since 1996, artistic gymnastics has been a part of the Olympics as well as a fascinating sport where athletes demonstrate strength and flexibility through dynamic routines on various apparatus such as vaults, floor mats, steel rings and balance beams. With explosive tumbling, precise balance, and daring aerial maneuvers, gymnasts dazzle the audience with their artistry while also demonstrating skill and precision.
Gymnastics Rhythmic
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which athletes use handheld apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, balls, clubs and ropes. Participants are scored by a panel of judges. The sport is most popular among female athletes, and was introduced to the Olympic Games in 1984. Competitions also feature music, where athletes combine gymnastic skills with elements of dance to create a dynamic display of athleticism and talent.
Handball
Handball is a dynamic team sport played between two teams of seven players, the objective of which is to throw a ball into the opponent’s net to score a goal. Handball is fast-paced and action-packed, with players dribbling, passing and shooting the ball with speed and precision. Handball first participated in the Olympics in 1936, but did not return until 1972. Since the seventies, he has made regular appearances in sports.
Hockey
One of the most popular sports in the world, field hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on grass or turf, where two teams of eleven players each compete to score a goal by rolling the ball into the opponent’s net. Field hockey was first played in the Olympics in 1908 and was absent until the 1920s. Since then, it has featured in all games.
Judo
Judo is a martial art sport that originated in Japan and has been included in the Olympics since 1964. And now it has become a form of modern martial arts around the world. Use throws, pins and track downs to defeat opponents. Killing is prohibited by law.
Marathon Swimming
Marathon swimming is a sport in which athletes run long distances across open waters such as oceans, lakes or rivers. Competitors demonstrate their endurance and strength as they navigate challenging weather conditions and waves to complete units ranging from 10km (which is one unit) to over 40km.
Rowing
Rowing is a dynamic water sport where athletes propel boats using oars/paddles, competing in various categories such as singles, pairs, doubles and eights. With its unity of strength, technique and teamwork, rowing offers spectacular races on rivers, lakes and canals, showcasing the beauty of movement on water alike.
Rugby
Rugby is a high-energy team sport played with an oval-shaped ball, involving running, kicking, passing and tackling. The aim of the players is to score points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent’s try line or between the goal posts. Rugby league and rugby union have different points such as system, rules and number of participating players. Rugby Union competed in the Olympics in 2016.
Sailing
Sailing is a water sport, in which two sailboats participate. Competitors, both male and female, steer the boat using the power of the wind across different waters and demonstrate their skill and strategy. Yachting was added to the Olympics in 1904.
Shooting
Shooting is a precision sport where participants use rifles, pistols, and shotguns to hit targets with precision. Each participant will aim for the highest points areas marked on the target board. Shooting has been part of the Olympics since its inception.
Swimming
Swimming is a very popular Olympic sport that involves propelling oneself through the water using the various strokes of backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle (where any stroke can be used). The sport has been played individually or collectively in the Olympics since its inception.
Table Tennis
An Olympic sport since 1988, table tennis or ping pong is a game played with a light ball on a small table. There is a net in the middle of the table. The aim of the players is to blow out of the opponent’s side.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a martial arts sport that prioritizes a variety of kicks, punches and blocks, originating in Korea. Competitors wear modern taekwondo suits, with an electronic system that registers score points. Taekwondo became an official Olympic sport at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Tennis
Tennis is a popular Olympic sport in which two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles) compete against each other. Players use a racket to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court. Tennis requires skill, agility and strategy so that the opponent cannot return the ball. Tennis has been fully featured in the Olympics since 1984.
Trampoline
Trampoline gymnastics, often known simply as trampolining, is a graceful Olympic sport where athletes (male and female) perform acrobatic exercises while bouncing on a trampoline. A panel of judges gives scores based on jumps, technique and rolls. Trampoline events have been included in the Olympic Games since 2000.
Triathlon
A triathlon is a challenging Olympic sport that combines three events: swimming, cycling and running. Athletes compete in a continuous race, moving from one segment to another without stopping and completing the event in the fastest time possible. Since 2000, it has been exclusively in the Olympics.
Volleyball
Volleyball is a dynamic team sport played on a rectangular court divided by a net. The goal of the teams is to score points by hitting a ball over the net and into the opponent’s court, while preventing the ball from touching the ground on their side. Volleyball has been played at every Olympic Games since 1964.
Water Polo
An Olympic sport since 2000, water polo is a competitive sport played between two teams in a pool. The aim of the players is to score a goal by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s net as many times as possible while walking through the water.
Weightlifting
Weightlifting is a traditional Olympic sport that has been in the Olympics since 1896 as super heavy weightlifting. Where athletes compete to lift the maximum weight in two specific lifts. It measures the athlete’s strength and endurance. A player needs a strong body for this sport.
Wrestling Freestyle
Freestyle wrestling is a sport where athletes battle each other to score points by placing their opponent’s shoulders on the mat or by performing takedowns and holds. Freestyle wrestling has always been in the Olympics.
Wrestling Greco-Roman
Greco-Roman wrestling has been an Olympic sport since 1908, where athletes compete using only their upper body and arms to perform throws, holds and takedowns on their opponents. Unlike freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling does not allow strikes below the waist.
