The Olympic Games are the world's foremost international multi-sport competition, bringing together athletes from over 200 nations to compete in the spirit of excellence, friendship, and respect. Rooted in ancient Greek athletic festivals held at Olympia from 776 BCE to 393 CE, the modern Olympics were revived in 1896 by French educator Pierre de Coubertin. The Games alternate between Summer and Winter editions, each held every four years with a two-year gap between them. The Summer Olympics feature over 30 sports, from track and field and swimming to gymnastics, basketball, and newer additions like skateboarding and surfing. The Winter Olympics showcase sports such as alpine skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, and bobsled. The opening ceremony, featuring the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic flame — carried by relay from Olympia, Greece — is one of the most-watched television events on the planet. Host cities invest billions in venues and infrastructure, often transforming their urban landscapes. The Olympics have produced countless iconic moments: Jesse Owens defying Nazi ideology in 1936, Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10 in 1976, Usain Bolt's record-breaking sprints, and Simone Biles's gravity-defying gymnastics. Beyond individual achievement, the Games promote unity and peaceful competition among nations. The Paralympic Games, held immediately after the Olympics, showcase the extraordinary abilities of athletes with disabilities. The Olympic movement continues to evolve, embracing new sports and new voices while maintaining its core mission of bringing the world together through sport.
Olympic Games 2028 falls on Friday, 14 July 2028. The Olympic Games are the world's foremost international multi-sport competition, bringing together athletes from over 200 nations to compete in the spirit of excellence, friendship, and respect.
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