The Modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens, Greece, featuring only nine sports and 14 participating nations. Since then, the number of sports has increased significantly, showcasing the evolution of athletics on a global stage. For instance, in the 1900 Paris Olympics, 95 events across 19 sports were organized with participation from 26 nations, marking the first inclusion of cricket.
Over the years, various sports have been added or removed from the Olympic roster. By the 2012 London Olympics, there were 26 sports, which increased to 28 in the 2016 Rio Games and to 33 in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games will feature 32 sports, with breaking making its debut, while karate, baseball, and softball will no longer be part of the events.
First Modern Olympic Games List (1896)
The inaugural Modern Olympic Games held in 1896 included the following nine sports:
- Athletics
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Modern Olympic Games List - 2024 Paris Olympic Games
The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in France. The Paris Olympics will feature a total of 329 events across 28 sports, which includes four new sports that have been added to the lineup. Approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees will compete over the span of 19 days.
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Basketball 3×3
- Boxing
- Canoe Slalom
- Canoe Sprint
- Road Cycling
- Cycling Track
- Mountain Biking
- BMX Freestyle
- BMX Racing
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Artistic Gymnastics
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Trampoline
- Handball
- Hockey
- Judo
- Modern Pentathlon
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Diving
- Marathon Swimming
- Artistic Swimming
- Swimming
- Water Polo
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Newly Added Sports in 2024 Paris Olympic Games
The following sports will make their Olympic debut in 2024:
- Breaking
- Sport Climbing
- Skateboarding
- Surfing
Modern Olympic Games List - Summer Paralympic Games in 2024
The Summer Paralympic Games will also feature various sports, including:
- Blind Football
- Boccia
- Goalball
- Para Archery
- Para Athletics
- Para Badminton
- Para Canoe
- Para Cycling Road
- Para Cycling Track
- Para Equestrian (Para Dressage)
- Para Judo
- Para Powerlifting
- Para Rowing
- Para Swimming
- Para Table Tennis
- Para Taekwondo
- Para Triathlon
- Shooting Para Sport
- Sitting Volleyball
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Wheelchair Fencing
- Wheelchair Rugby
- Wheelchair Tennis
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2024 Paris Olympic Games List
