The Tokyo Olympics 2020 will begin on 23rd July after a long delay because of the pandemic. The Olympic powerhouse of the USA will soon send its contingent to Tokyo. First Lady Jill Biden will represent the White House at the Tokyo Olympics. In the 2010 Winter Olympics, Jill Biden along with her husband Joe Biden, who was the Vice President back then, led the delegation for team USA. However, President Joe Biden will not be attending Tokyo Olympics 2020. After becoming the First Lady, this will be Jill Biden’s first solo trip abroad. To ensure the safety and feasibility of her visit, a team was sent to Tokyo. The First Lady got her vaccination in January before Joe Biden became the President. HISTORY OF US FIRST LADIES AT OLYMPICS In the past, US First Ladies have represented the nation at Olympic games. Hillary Clinton led the delegation at the 1995 Lillehammer Winter Games and the 1996 Atlanta Games. In the 2006 Turin Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics, Laura Bush represented the US. While Michelle Obama attended the 2012 London Olympics. Interestingly, only one of the US Presidents has appeared at the Olympic games. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, George Bush became the first American President to attend the mega-quadrennial games. His wife Laura also accompanied him to Beijing. The Japanese government has put Tokyo under a state of emergency [https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/host-city-tokyo-enters-fresh-coronavirus-emergency-games-near-2021-07-12/] because of the spike in the number of COVID cases. Ahead of the mega games, authorities have made very strict rules to ensure safety. Despite the pandemic, USA is all set to send its biggest ever contingent of 613 athletes to Tokyo. Notably, for the third consecutive Olympics, women are dominating the team with 328 female athletes, while there are 284 male athletes. With the pandemic and Olympic pressure, it will be a morale booster for Team USA to have Jill Biden in the opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics. Winners? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-news-tokyo-olympics-2021-how-much-money-does-usa-pay-its-olympic-medal-winners/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024</h2>
In 2024, the world's attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide. 

Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there?</h2>
The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris.

Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation's tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification. 

Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes' Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event.
<h2 style="text-align: center">What are the major events?</h2>
According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports.

This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics.

Here is a breakdown of each sport’s name and medal events:
<ul>
 	<li>Aquatics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo)
<ul>
 	<li>Archery</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Athletics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 48
<ul>
 	<li>Badminton</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Basketball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Boxing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 13
<ul>
 	<li>Breaking</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Canoeing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms)
<ul>
 	<li>Cycling</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking)
<ul>
 	<li>Equestrian</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping)
<ul>
 	<li>Fencing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 12
<ul>
 	<li>Field hockey</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Golf</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Gymnastics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline)
<ul>
 	<li>Handball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Judo</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 15
<ul>
 	<li>Modern pentathlon</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Rowing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 14
<ul>
 	<li>Rugby</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Sailing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 10
<ul>
 	<li>Shooting</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 15
<ul>
 	<li>Skateboarding</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Soccer</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Sport climbing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Surfing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Table tennis</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Taekwondo</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 8
<ul>
 	<li>Tennis</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Triathlon</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 3
<ul>
 	<li>Volleyball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball)
<ul>
 	<li>Weightlifting</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 10
<ul>
 	<li>Wrestling</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where will be the major events held?</h2>
The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital's Seine River.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo'o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new!</h2>
Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community. 

Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression.

However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity.

With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympics 2024 logo</h2>
The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos. 

The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic). 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot</h2>
The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named "Olympic Phryg," inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named "Les Phryges" will represent the Olympics as mascots. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony</h2>
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games.

The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit. 

After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame. 

Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world's attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024  </h2>
Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing. 

But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (£13) for the Paralympic games. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics</h2>
Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25.

NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights.

Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

Olympics

A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024 In 2024, the world&#8217;s attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide.  Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all.  When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there? The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris. Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation&#8217;s tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification.  Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes&#8217; Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event. What are the major events? According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports. This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics. Here is a breakdown of each sport’s name and medal events: Aquatics Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo) Archery Medal events: 5 Athletics Medal events: 48 Badminton Medal events: 5 Basketball Medal events: 4 Boxing Medal events: 13 Breaking Medal events: 2 Canoeing Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms) Cycling Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking) Equestrian Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping) Fencing Medal events: 12 Field hockey Medal events: 2 Golf Medal events: 2 Gymnastics Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline) Handball Medal events: 2 Judo Medal events: 15 Modern pentathlon Medal events: 2 Rowing Medal events: 14 Rugby Medal events: 2 Sailing Medal events: 10 Shooting Medal events: 15 Skateboarding Medal events: 4 Soccer Medal events: 2 Sport climbing Medal events: 4 Surfing Medal events: 2 Table tennis Medal events: 5 Taekwondo Medal events: 8 Tennis Medal events: 5 Triathlon Medal events: 3 Volleyball Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball) Weightlifting Medal events: 10 Wrestling Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman) Where will be the major events held? The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital&#8217;s Seine River. The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.  Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.  And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo&#8217;o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific. Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new! Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community.  Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression. However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity. With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport. Paris Olympics 2024 logo The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos.  The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic).  Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named &#8220;Olympic Phryg,&#8221; inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named &#8220;Les Phryges&#8221; will represent the Olympics as mascots.  What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games. The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit.  After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame.  Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world&#8217;s attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games. How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024   Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a &#8220;first come, first served&#8221; basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing.  But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (£13) for the Paralympic games.  How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25. NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights. Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Tokyo Olympics 2020-2021</h2>
The Tokyo Olympics (Olympics 2021, Tokyo 2020) will kick off on the 23rd of July 2021 and continue until the 8th of August 2021. The Japan Olympics 2020 is unique as it will be the first time in the history of the Modern Olympics that the Games have been postponed and not canceled entirely. Furthermore, this will be the first modern Olympics to take place in an odd-numbered year.

[caption id="attachment_682249" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-682249 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1312396992.jpg" alt="Olympics 2021, Tokyo Olympics 2020-2021" width="1920" height="1319" /> HACHIOJI, JAPAN - APRIL 14: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa poses with the Olympic Symbol after unveiling ceremony on Mt. Takao to mark 100 days before the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on April 14, 2021 in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon - Pool/Getty Images)[/caption]

Previous Summer Olympics to be postponed include the 1916 Berlin and the 1940 Tokyo/Helsinki, 1944 United Kingdom. The aforementioned editions were <a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/621139/olympics-postponed-or-canceled" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scrapped</a> because of the outbreak of the two World Wars.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Olympics History</h2>
The Olympics are the biggest sporting extravaganza in the world and fans consider it as a celebration of sport. A concept in Ancient Greece, the Games served as a spectacle of competition among the Greek City-States in <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/sports/olympic-games" target="_blank" rel="noopener">honor</a> of Zeus.?

With time, the games died away, but the concept remained. It provided inspiration to Pierre de Coubertin (<a href="https://olympics.com/ioc/pierre-de-coubertin#:~:text=Pierre%20de%20Coubertin%3A%20Visionary%20and%20Founder%20of%20the%20Modern%20Olympics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">father</a> of Modern Olympics). He was responsible for the revival of the games after centuries. Following his proposal at the 1894 Olympic Congress at Sorbonne University, the Games were reborn.?

What began as a rekindling of an age-old tradition at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens in <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/athens-1896" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1896</a> (the first Olympics), has swollen up from a participation number of 241 to a whopping 11,238 in the <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/rio-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016 Rio</a> Olympics. The number is expected to be significantly higher at the 2021 Olympics i.e. Tokyo 2020 with over 11,000 athletes expected to descend upon The Land of The Rising Sun in July 2021.?

[caption id="attachment_682251" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-682251" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1159721869.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1278" /> TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 03: A general view of the new National Stadium prior to a media tour of Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues on July 03, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)[/caption]

The 2020 Games will be the sixth time that a single nation will have <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hosted</a> the Summer Olympics for a second time. The other countries include Greece (1896, 2004), the USA (1904, 1932, 1984, 1996), Germany (1936, 1972), Australia (1956, 2000), United Kingdom (1908, 1948, 2012). Hence, Tokyo 2020 (also the host of the 1964 games) will be the first time an Asian country will play host to the sporting extravaganza for the second time.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">What do the Olympic Rings represent?</h2>
The of five rings, three up and two down, is an iconic image. People all over the world recognize it as the Olympic logo. However, like all symbols, this symbol, too, has a deep meaning behind its structure and colors. Pierre de Coubertin created this symbol.

Each ring <a href="https://olympics.com/ioc/faq/olympic-rings-and-other-olympic-marks/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-olympic-rings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">represents</a> one of the five continents on Earth, from where the best sportspersons come to compete against their peers in a competition to be Faster, Higher and Stronger (Citius, Altius, Fortius) - The Olympic <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150918085634/http://registration.olympic.org/en/faq/detail/id/29" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motto</a>. The rings overlap each other, which symbolizes the union of athletes from different parts of the world. Fans can see this principle in the closing ceremony where all the athletes and countries walk as one.

[caption id="attachment_682243" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-682243" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-593255962.jpg" alt="Olympics 2021" width="1920" height="1329" /> Rio , Brazil - 21 August 2016; A general view of the flag parade during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games at the Maracan? Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)[/caption]

?The colors of each ring (red, green, blue, yellow, black) and the white background represent a hue of a flag of every single nation across the planet.?

Another important symbol of the Games is the Flame. Lit in Greece, it then gets handed over to the next host nation for the Olympic relay. This ends at the opening ceremony of the Games with the fire burning for the duration of the competition.

At Tokyo 2020, the flame will not burn within the Olympic Stadium during the Olympiad. Over the course of the Games, in between the opening and closing ceremonies, it will <a href="https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1073451/tokyo-2020-confirms-it-will-use-olympic-flame-cauldrons-in-stadium-and-on-the-waterfront" target="_blank" rel="noopener">burn</a> at a cauldron near the Ariake side on Yume-no-Ohashi Bridge at the Tokyo waterfront.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">What sports do the Olympics 2021 host?</h2>
Tokyo 2020 will host a whopping 33 Olympic sports (50 disciplines). The Japan Olympics will see the return of sports like baseball and softball. Furthermore, disciplines like Karate, Sport Climbing, Surfing, and Skateboarding will debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympiad.?

These disciplines join <a href="https://www.topendsports.com/events/summer/sports/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">established</a> ones like athletics, aquatics, cycling, fencing, and gymnastics that have been there right from the 1896 Athens Games.?

Besides this, disciplines like Golf and Rugby Sevens will continue after having been introduced in Rio. Other disciplines on display at Olympics 2021 include sports like Tennis, Volleyball, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Boxing, Badminton, Triathlon, Basketball, Field Hockey, Table Tennis, Rowing, Modern Pentathlon, Football, Sailing, Judo, Shooting, Canoeing, Volleyball, and Equestrian.

The Olympics 2021 will see a record (339) of medals up for grabs across 16 days.

All the medals that will be awarded at the Olympics 2021 will come from used small metal devices collected from across Japan. This project, the 'Tokyo 2020 Medal Project', was an initiative to involve the citizens in <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/games/victory-ceremony/olympics-medals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">creating</a> medals through recycled metal.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where are the 2021 Olympics held?</h2>
The 2021 Olympics a.k.a. Tokyo 2020 will take place in Japan. The organizers will hold certain events in other cities, but a bulk of the Olympic locations are in the capital city. Tokyo's Japan National <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/venues/olympic-stadium" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stadium</a> will host the track and field and the opening and closing ceremonies. The other <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/venues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cities</a> set to hold events include Saitama, Sagami Bay, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Fuji, Chiba, and Sapporo.?

[caption id="attachment_682247" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-682247 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1163877736.jpg" alt="Olympics 2021, Tokyo Olympics 2020-2021" width="1920" height="1280" /> TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 24: The gold medal is displayed after the Tokyo 2020 medal design unveiling ceremony during Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games "One Year To Go" ceremony at Tokyo International Forum on July 24, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)[/caption]

The Olympics in 2021 will be unique as they will unfold amid a world reeling and recovering from the global pandemic. Considering this, international fans <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/statement-on-overseas-spectators-for-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cannot</a> make their way to Japan during the Olympics. The <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/paris-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">next</a> Olympics will take place in France in 2024.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Summer Olympics</h2>
The Summer Olympic games live up to their nickname and take place in the summer months of the respective host country. Certain exceptions are Tokyo (1964) and Rio (2016) which were held in the host nation's traditional winter months. The Japan Olympics will be the 32nd edition of the modern Olympiad. 19 different countries across five different continents have <a href="https://architectureofthegames.net/olympic-host-cities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">held</a> the Summer Olympics.?

Out of the 205 nations expected to compete at this year's Games, only five countries have held the distinction of having <a href="https://www.fontana.org/DocumentCenter/View/32368/Summer-Olympic-and-Flags?bidId=#:~:text=To%20date%2C%20only%20five%20countries,Britain%2C%20Greece%2C%20and%20Switzerland." target="_blank" rel="noopener">sent</a> a delegation to every single summer meet. They are Greece, Australia, France, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.?

[caption id="attachment_682241" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-682241" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-588638468.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: Gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)[/caption]

The most decorated Olympian in the Summer Olympics is the American swimmer, Michael Phelps, who <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/07/michael-phelps-medals/88361712/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">claimed</a> a whopping 27 medals across four games i.e. Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio (23 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze). He will not be competing at the Olympics 2021.

Despite missing out on the 1980 Games in the Soviet Union, the USA has claimed the <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1101719/summer-olympics-all-time-medal-list-since-1892/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most</a> medals in Olympics history.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Winter Olympics</h2>
The Winter Olympics are usually held two years after and before each edition of the Summer Olympics. This practice began with the 1994 Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Previously, from 1924 to 1992, the Winter Olympics and the Summer Games took place in the <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games" target="_blank" rel="noopener">same</a> year.?

The <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/pyeongchang-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previous</a> winter games, the final quadrennial meet before the coronavirus, went down in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018. The <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/beijing-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">next</a> edition of the Games will take place in Beijing in 2022 i.e. the 2022 Winter Olympics.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Number of countries competing at the Olympics 2021</h2>
The Summer Olympics 2021 (Tokyo 2020) will see 205 nations competing. The Japanese alphabet will <a href="https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/10/61773d16b03e-japanese-language-to-determine-order-of-olympic-parade-of-athletes.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">determine</a> their order at the Olympics parade of nations, with Greece making its way out first and the hosts, Japan, last.?

[caption id="attachment_682244" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-682244" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-586849002.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: The Olympic Refugee team enter the atheletes parade during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)[/caption]

The number 205 will be a decrease from the 206 nations present for Rio 2016. The <a href="https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1104489/russia-implementation-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing</a> nation is Russia whose athletes will compete under the (ROC flag)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?</h2>
Because of the ban on fans from outside of Japan at the Olympics 2021, there will be record TV and streaming audiences for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.?

Fans in the US can <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/olympics-live-stream-how-to-watch-tokyo-2020-olympic-games-free-2021-dates-schedule-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">catch</a> the Olympics 2021 on the official broadcaster <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC</a> and its streaming platform <a href="https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/olympics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock TV</a>. Olympic enthusiasts from across the pond can catch their stars in action on <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=olympics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BB</a><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=olympics">C iPlayer</a>. Across Europe, fans can catch their stars in action by streaming on the <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/watch/olympics/olympic-games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eurosport</a>. Fans in the Indian subcontinent can catch the Olympics 2021 on <a href="https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/olympics-2021-1700000235/sport-title-1000053806" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sony Liv</a>.

[caption id="attachment_682246" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-682246" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1213619465.jpg" alt="Olympics 2021" width="1920" height="1280" /> HIGASHIMATSUSHIMA, JAPAN - MARCH 20: Olympic gold medalists Tadahiro Nomura (R) and Saori Yoshida (L) light the Olympic flame during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Flame Arrival Ceremony at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Matsushima Air Base on March 20, 2020 in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)[/caption]

Canadian fans can catch their favorite athletes in action on <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/olympics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TSN</a>. Also, if you are in Canada, you can watch it on television on Sportsnet and TLN. Fans Down Under will have a dedicated channel. Fans Down Under can catch the Games on <a href="https://7plus.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Channel 7</a>.
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<td>Date?</td>
<td>7/23/21- 8/8/21</td>
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<td>Location</td>
<td>Tokyo, Japan</td>
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<td>Olympic Venue</td>
<td>?Japan National Stadium, (Olympic Stadium)</td>
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<td>Total Countries</td>
<td>205</td>
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<td>Live Streaming</td>
<td>?Peacock TV (US), BBC iPlayer (UK), Eurosport Player (Europe), TSN (Canada), Channel 7 (Australia), Sony LIV (India)</td>
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<td>Total Sports</td>
<td>33 sports with 50 disciplines</td>
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Tokyo Olympics 2020-2021

Tokyo Olympics 2020-2021 The Tokyo Olympics (Olympics 2021, Tokyo 2020) will kick off on the 23rd of July 2021 and continue until the 8th of August 2021. The Japan Olympics 2020 is unique as it will be the first time in the history of the Modern Olympics that the Games have been postponed and not canceled entirely. Furthermore, this will be the first modern Olympics to take place in an odd-numbered year. HACHIOJI, JAPAN &#8211; APRIL 14: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa poses with the Olympic Symbol after unveiling ceremony on Mt. Takao to mark 100 days before the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on April 14, 2021 in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon &#8211; Pool/Getty Images) Previous Summer Olympics to be postponed include the 1916 Berlin and the 1940 Tokyo/Helsinki, 1944 United Kingdom. The aforementioned editions were scrapped because of the outbreak of the two World Wars.? Olympics History The Olympics are the biggest sporting extravaganza in the world and fans consider it as a celebration of sport. A concept in Ancient Greece, the Games served as a spectacle of competition among the Greek City-States in honor of Zeus.? With time, the games died away, but the concept remained. It provided inspiration to Pierre de Coubertin (father of Modern Olympics). He was responsible for the revival of the games after centuries. Following his proposal at the 1894 Olympic Congress at Sorbonne University, the Games were reborn.? What began as a rekindling of an age-old tradition at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens in 1896 (the first Olympics), has swollen up from a participation number of 241 to a whopping 11,238 in the 2016 Rio Olympics. The number is expected to be significantly higher at the 2021 Olympics i.e. Tokyo 2020 with over 11,000 athletes expected to descend upon The Land of The Rising Sun in July 2021.? TOKYO, JAPAN &#8211; JULY 03: A general view of the new National Stadium prior to a media tour of Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues on July 03, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images) The 2020 Games will be the sixth time that a single nation will have hosted the Summer Olympics for a second time. The other countries include Greece (1896, 2004), the USA (1904, 1932, 1984, 1996), Germany (1936, 1972), Australia (1956, 2000), United Kingdom (1908, 1948, 2012). Hence, Tokyo 2020 (also the host of the 1964 games) will be the first time an Asian country will play host to the sporting extravaganza for the second time.? What do the Olympic Rings represent? The of five rings, three up and two down, is an iconic image. People all over the world recognize it as the Olympic logo. However, like all symbols, this symbol, too, has a deep meaning behind its structure and colors. Pierre de Coubertin created this symbol. Each ring represents one of the five continents on Earth, from where the best sportspersons come to compete against their peers in a competition to be Faster, Higher and Stronger (Citius, Altius, Fortius) &#8211; The Olympic Motto. The rings overlap each other, which symbolizes the union of athletes from different parts of the world. Fans can see this principle in the closing ceremony where all the athletes and countries walk as one. Rio , Brazil &#8211; 21 August 2016; A general view of the flag parade during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games at the Maracan? Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) ?The colors of each ring (red, green, blue, yellow, black) and the white background represent a hue of a flag of every single nation across the planet.? Another important symbol of the Games is the Flame. Lit in Greece, it then gets handed over to the next host nation for the Olympic relay. This ends at the opening ceremony of the Games with the fire burning for the duration of the competition. At Tokyo 2020, the flame will not burn within the Olympic Stadium during the Olympiad. Over the course of the Games, in between the opening and closing ceremonies, it will burn at a cauldron near the Ariake side on Yume-no-Ohashi Bridge at the Tokyo waterfront.? What sports do the Olympics 2021 host? Tokyo 2020 will host a whopping 33 Olympic sports (50 disciplines). The Japan Olympics will see the return of sports like baseball and softball. Furthermore, disciplines like Karate, Sport Climbing, Surfing, and Skateboarding will debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympiad.? These disciplines join established ones like athletics, aquatics, cycling, fencing, and gymnastics that have been there right from the 1896 Athens Games.? Besides this, disciplines like Golf and Rugby Sevens will continue after having been introduced in Rio. Other disciplines on display at Olympics 2021 include sports like Tennis, Volleyball, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Boxing, Badminton, Triathlon, Basketball, Field Hockey, Table Tennis, Rowing, Modern Pentathlon, Football, Sailing, Judo, Shooting, Canoeing, Volleyball, and Equestrian. The Olympics 2021 will see a record (339) of medals up for grabs across 16 days. All the medals that will be awarded at the Olympics 2021 will come from used small metal devices collected from across Japan. This project, the &#8216;Tokyo 2020 Medal Project&#8217;, was an initiative to involve the citizens in creating medals through recycled metal. Where are the 2021 Olympics held? The 2021 Olympics a.k.a. Tokyo 2020 will take place in Japan. The organizers will hold certain events in other cities, but a bulk of the Olympic locations are in the capital city. Tokyo&#8217;s Japan National Stadium will host the track and field and the opening and closing ceremonies. The other cities set to hold events include Saitama, Sagami Bay, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Fuji, Chiba, and Sapporo.? TOKYO, JAPAN &#8211; JULY 24: The gold medal is displayed after the Tokyo 2020 medal design unveiling ceremony during Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games &#8220;One Year To Go&#8221; ceremony at Tokyo International Forum on July 24, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) The Olympics in 2021 will be unique as they will unfold amid a world reeling and recovering from the global pandemic. Considering this, international fans cannot make their way to Japan during the Olympics. The next Olympics will take place in France in 2024.? Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic games live up to their nickname and take place in the summer months of the respective host country. Certain exceptions are Tokyo (1964) and Rio (2016) which were held in the host nation&#8217;s traditional winter months. The Japan Olympics will be the 32nd edition of the modern Olympiad. 19 different countries across five different continents have held the Summer Olympics.? Out of the 205 nations expected to compete at this year&#8217;s Games, only five countries have held the distinction of having sent a delegation to every single summer meet. They are Greece, Australia, France, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.? RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL &#8211; AUGUST 11: Gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men&#8217;s 200m Individual Medley Final on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) The most decorated Olympian in the Summer Olympics is the American swimmer, Michael Phelps, who claimed a whopping 27 medals across four games i.e. Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio (23 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze). He will not be competing at the Olympics 2021. Despite missing out on the 1980 Games in the Soviet Union, the USA has claimed the most medals in Olympics history. Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics are usually held two years after and before each edition of the Summer Olympics. This practice began with the 1994 Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Previously, from 1924 to 1992, the Winter Olympics and the Summer Games took place in the same year.? The previous winter games, the final quadrennial meet before the coronavirus, went down in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018. The next edition of the Games will take place in Beijing in 2022 i.e. the 2022 Winter Olympics.? Number of countries competing at the Olympics 2021 The Summer Olympics 2021 (Tokyo 2020) will see 205 nations competing. The Japanese alphabet will determine their order at the Olympics parade of nations, with Greece making its way out first and the hosts, Japan, last.? RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL &#8211; AUGUST 05: The Olympic Refugee team enter the atheletes parade during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) The number 205 will be a decrease from the 206 nations present for Rio 2016. The missing nation is Russia whose athletes will compete under the (ROC flag) Where to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Because of the ban on fans from outside of Japan at the Olympics 2021, there will be record TV and streaming audiences for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.? Fans in the US can catch the Olympics 2021 on the official broadcaster NBC and its streaming platform Peacock TV. Olympic enthusiasts from across the pond can catch their stars in action on BBC iPlayer. Across Europe, fans can catch their stars in action by streaming on the Eurosport. Fans in the Indian subcontinent can catch the Olympics 2021 on Sony Liv. HIGASHIMATSUSHIMA, JAPAN &#8211; MARCH 20: Olympic gold medalists Tadahiro Nomura (R) and Saori Yoshida (L) light the Olympic flame during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Flame Arrival Ceremony at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Matsushima Air Base on March 20, 2020 in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) Canadian fans can catch their favorite athletes in action on TSN. Also, if you are in Canada, you can watch it on television on Sportsnet and TLN. Fans Down Under will have a dedicated channel. Fans Down Under can catch the Games on Channel 7.  Date? 7/23/21- 8/8/21  Location Tokyo, Japan  Olympic Venue ?Japan National Stadium, (Olympic Stadium)  Total Countries 205  Live Streaming ?Peacock TV (US), BBC iPlayer (UK), Eurosport Player (Europe), TSN (Canada), Channel 7 (Australia), Sony LIV (India)  Total Sports 33 sports with 50 disciplines

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