The Ancient Greeks held the games at Olympus, Greece, thus giving the name 'The Olympic Games'. In 1894, Pierre de Coubertin wanted to continue the Olympics, and named these modern Olympics the...
There are a total of 28 sports for the Youth Olympic Games. Some sports have been modified to suit younger competitors, e.g. basketball is played on a 3-on-3 version.
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each...