What Sports Are at the Olympics?

The 2020 Summer Olympics are just around the corner. Here’s a look at what sports will be contested at the Tokyo Games.

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Introduction

The 2020 Olympic games will be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 24th to August 9th. This will be the first time that the Olympics have been held in Japan since 1964. A total of 33 sports will be contested at the 2020 Olympics. This is one fewer sport than what was contested at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The sport of baseball/softball was added for the 2020 Olympics, while the sport of golf was removed. Below is a complete list of all 33 sports that will be contested at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Archery
Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Handball
Judo
Karate Rowing Sailing Shooting Skateboarding Sport Climbing Surfing Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling

The History of the Olympics

The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. Since then, the Olympics have been held every four years, with a few exceptions. The games were originally only open to athletes who were amateur competitors, but this changed in the early 20th century. Now, the Olympics are open to both amateur and professional athletes from all over the world.

The Olympics are divided into summer and winter games. The summer and winter games are both held every four years, but they are not held in the same year. The summer games are always held before the winter games. The most recent summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016, and the most recent winter Olympics were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018.

There are a variety of different sports that are played at the Olympics. Some of the more popular sports include swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and basketball. There are also a number of less popular sports that are played at the Olympics, such as sailing, fencing, and table tennis.

The Different Types of Sports at the Olympics

Summer and Winter Olympics each have their own sports.

The Summer Olympics include these sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, diving, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, handball, judo, rowing, rugby sevens (added in 2016), sailing, shooting, soccer, softball (removed after 2008), swimming, synchronized swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis track and field volleyball water polo and weightlifting.

The Winter Olympics include these sports: biathlon bobsleigh and skeleton cross-country skiing curling figure skating Freestyle skiing ice hockey luge nordic combined short track speed skating skeleton ski jumping sledding speed skating and curling.

The Most Popular Sports at the Olympics

The Olympics are a time when the world comes together to celebrate the best athletes in a variety of different sports. While some of the sports are less popular than others, they are all interesting and exciting to watch. Here is a look at some of the most popular sports at the Olympics.

Track and Field: This is one of the most popular sports at the Olympics and it includes a variety of different events such as sprinting, hurdling, long-distance running, and more.

Gymnastics: Gymnastics is another very popular sport at the Olympics and it includes events like floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam, and more.

Swimming: Swimming is one of the most popular sports at the Olympics and it includes events like freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and more.

Basketball: Basketball is another popular sport at the Olympics and it includes both men’s and women’s basketball teams from all over the world.

Tennis: Tennis is another popular sport at the Olympics and it includes both singles and doubles tennis matches.

The Most Controversial Sports at the Olympics

Since its inception in 1896, the Olympics have been a source of controversy and debate. From political boycotts to doping scandals, the games are no stranger to drama. This year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are no different, with several issues plaguing the games before they even begin.

One of the most controversial sports at the Olympics is weightlifting. The sport has been dogged by allegations of doping for years, and several high-profile athletes have been caught cheating in recent years. As a result, many people are calling for weightlifting to be removed from the Olympics.

Another controversial sport is boxing. The sport has a long history of violence, and many people believe that it has no place in the Olympics. There have been calls for boxing to be removed from the games for years, but it remains a popular event with fans.

A third controversial sport is track and field. The sport has been embroiled in a number of doping scandals in recent years, and many people believe that it is not a true test of athletic ability. As a result, there have been calls for track and field to be removed from the Olympics.

The final controversial sport is volleyball. The sport has come under fire for its perceived lack of athleticism, and many people believe that it does not belong in the Olympics. There have been calls for volleyball to be removed from the games for years, but it remains a popular event with fans.

The Most Dangerous Sports at the Olympics

With the 2018 Winter Olympics underway in Pyeongchang, fans around the world are tuning in to watch their favorite athletes compete. But while most sports are relatively safe, there are a few that come with a higher risk of injury. Here’s a look at some of the most dangerous sports at the Olympics.

Bobsleigh: Competitors hurtle down an icy track in a sled, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Bobsledders often suffer from bruises and whiplash, and occasionally sustain more serious injuries like concussions.

Skeleton: Like bobsleigh, skeleton involves hurtling down an icy track on a sled – but in this case, competitors lie face-down, making it even more dangerous. In addition to bruises and whiplash, skeleton athletes often suffer from cracked ribs and even broken bones.

Luge: Another sledding event, luge is considered one of the most dangerous Olympic sports due to the high speeds reached by competitors (up to 90 miles per hour) and the fact that they lie on their backs on an unstable sled. Luge athletes often suffer from bruises, broken bones, and concussions.

Alpine Skiing: While somewhat safer than other winter sports on this list, alpine skiing still comes with a risk of serious injuries like concussions, spinal cord damage, and broken bones.

Snowboarding: One of the newer sports at the Olympics (it was first introduced in 1998), snowboarding carries a higher risk of injury than alpine skiing due to the fact that competitors are often performing tricks and jumps. Injuries sustained by snowboarders can range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious ones like concussions and broken bones.

The Most Exciting Sports at the Olympics

The Olympics are always an exciting time, with athletes from all over the world coming together to compete. But which sports are the most exciting to watch? Here are a few of the most popular options.

track and field: This is always a fan favorite, with events like the 100 meter dash and long jump. There are also relay races and hurdles, adding to the excitement.

swimming: Another extremely popular event, swimming features both individual and team competitions. Different strokes are swum in different events, adding variety.

gymnastics: Gymnastics is always popular, with both men’s and women’s competition. This year will be especially exciting as the newly-introduced team event will be contested for the first time.

These are just a few of the many exciting sports that will be contested at this year’s Olympics. Be sure to check them all out!

The Most Unique Sports at the Olympics

The Olympics feature a wide variety of sports, some of which are unique to the Games. Here are a few of the most unique sports that have been contested at the Olympics.

Archery was first contested at the 1900 Olympics, making it one of the oldest sports in the Games. Archery is unique in that it is one of only a handful of Olympic sports that does not require athletes to be in top physical condition. Instead, archery requires focus, discipline, and precision.

Trampolining was first introduced as an exhibition sport at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, but it did not become an official Olympic sport until 2000. Trampolining is unique in that it combines aspects of gymnastics, diving, and acrobatics. Athletes perform a series of flips and twists in order to score points.

Rythmic gymnastics was first introduced as an exhibition sport at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. It became an official Olympic sport four years later, at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Rythmic gymnastics is unique in that it is the only Olympic sport that combines aspects of both individual and team competition. Gymnasts perform individual routines with hoops, balls, ribbons, or Clubs, and then compete as part of a team with fellow gymnasts from their country.

The Olympics and Technology

To be held in Tokyo, Japan, the 2020 Summer Olympics will see the debut of several cutting-edge technologies. Here are some of the ways that technology will be used at the upcoming Games.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the 2020 Olympics is the use of 5G technology. 5G is a next-generation wireless technology that offers a significant upgrade over current 4G LTE networks. 5G networks are expected to offer speeds up to 100 times faster than current 4G networks, with latency (the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another) that is 10 times lower. This will enable new applications and services that require very high speeds and low latency, such as live virtual reality and augmented reality experiences.

The use of 5G technology will be limited to certain areas around Tokyo, including the Olympic Village, competition venues, and the Tokyo Bay Zone (a designated area for spectators). 5G service will be provided by Japanese telecom operators NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, and SoftBank.

In addition to 5G, other emerging technologies that will be used at the 2020 Olympics include artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and drones. AI will be used in a number of ways, including assisting athletes with training and helping officials with making decisions such as whether a goal should be awarded in certain situations. Big data analytics will also be used to improve athlete performance by analyzing past results and patterns. Drones will be used for a variety of tasks, including filming competitions and delivering goods within the Olympic Village.

The Future of the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body of the Olympic Games. It decides which sports will be contested at the games. There have been 28 Summer Olympic Games and 23 Winter Olympic Games. The first games were in Athens, Greece in 1896.

The IOC has been adding new sports to the Olympics. In 2016, there were 28 sports in the Summer Olympics and 7 in the Winter Olympics. For 2020, there will be 33 sports in the Summer Olympics and 5 in the Winter Olympics. They are:

Summer
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Equestrianism
Fencing
Field hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf