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What sports were added to the Olympics in 2012?

What sports were added to the Olympics in 2012?

IOC approves new events for 2012 London Olympic Games

  • The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved several new events for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
  • Women’s Boxing.
  • Canoe Sprint.
  • Modern Pentathlon.
  • Handball.
  • Wrestling, Swimming, Cycling.
  • Tennis – Mixed Doubles.

How many different sports are in the Olympics?

33
Sports of the Olympic Games In 2012 there were 26 sports contested, increasing to 28 in 2016, and 33 in 2020.

How many sports are in the Olympics 2016?

28 sports
The 2016 Rio Olympic Games will feature 28 sports. These sports are spread over 41 disciplines and 306 events.

Which sports have been removed from the Olympics?

Since the first modern Games in 1896, 10 sports have disappeared completely from the Olympic schedule. These are croquet, cricket, Jeu de Paume, pelota, polo, roque, rackets, tug-of-war, lacrosse, and motor boating.

How many sports are there in Tokyo Olympics?

33 different sports
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics held from July 23 to August 8, 2021, featured 33 different sports, while the Tokyo Paralympics featured 22 sports. Newly added sports for the 2020 Summer Olympics competition included karate, skateboarding, sports climbing, and surfing.

How many sports are there in the Olympics?

Since that time many sports have been added (and removed too) from the program. Only five sports have been contested at every summer Olympic Games since 1896: Athletics, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics and Swimming. In 2012 there were 26 sports contested, and in 2016 there was 28, and 33 are scheduled for 2020 (see list).

What are the sports at the 2020 Olympics?

Sports at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Here are the 33 sports to be included on the program for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Five new sports have been added to the program in Tokyo: baseball and softball, karate, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing.

What are the sports at the Tokyo Olympics?

Here are the 33 sports to be included on the program for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Five new sports have been added to the program in Tokyo: baseball and softball, karate, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing.

What was the first sport in the Olympics?

Sports of the Olympic Games. At the first Olympic Games in 1896, there were nine sports contested. Since that time many sports have been added (and removed too) from the program. Only five sports have been contested at every summer Olympic Games since 1896: Athletics, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics and Swimming.