How many sports are in the Olympics?

33 sports
Olympic sports are contested in the Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games. The 2020 Summer Olympics included 33 sports; the 2022 Winter Olympics will include seven sports. Each Olympic sport is represented by an international governing body, namely an International Federation (IF).

What were the 9 original sports in the Olympics?

Thirteen countries competed at the Athens Games in 1896. Nine sports were on the agenda: cycling, fencing, gymnastics, lawn tennis, shooting, swimming, track and field, weight lifting, and wrestling. The 14-man U.S. team dominated the track and field events, taking first place in 9 of the 12 events.

What is the most popular sport in the Olympics?

Which sport is the most popular at the Olympics? Soccer is the most popular world sport by other measures, and it’s one of the most popular Olympic sports, although swimming and athletics give soccer some competition during the Olympics. soccer is also one of the most-watched sports.

How many sports are in the Winter Olympics 2018?

Sports. The 2018 Winter Olympics featured 102 events over 15 disciplines in 7 sports, making it the first Winter Olympics to surpass 100 medal events.

How many sports are in the Olympics 2016?

28 sports
The 2016 Summer Olympic program featured 28 sports encompassing 306 events.

How many sports are in the 2020 Olympics?

Tokyo 2020’s 339 events in 33 sports—the most in Olympic history—included the Olympic debut of sports such as skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and karate, as well as events such as BMX freestyle and 3×3 basketball.

What sports event happened in 1984?

Sporting Highlights for 1984 The major sporting event of the year was the Olympic Games, held in Los Angeles. Winter Olympic Games were held also held this year, in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. The Winter Olympics went as usual with East Germany finishing first on the medals table.