Explanation

• Women competed for the first time in 1900 in Paris, France.
• They participated in 5 sports, including tennis and golf.

Additional information:

• First modern Olympic Games: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
• Olympic Games held every: 4 years
• Athletes in 1896 Olympics: 241
• Participating nations in 1896: 14

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Athletics is commonly known as Track and Field.
• It includes running, jumping, throwing, and race walking events.

Additional information:

• Standard track length: 400 meters
• Olympic debut (modern): 1896
• World Athletics founded: 1912
• Headquarters: Monaco
• Major event categories: Track, Field, Road Running, Race Walking, Cross Country

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Teams: 2 teams
• Players: 7 players per team
• Total on Court: 14 players
• First played 1897
• Playing Area: Rectangular court

Positions:

1. Goal Shooter
2. Goal Attack
3. Wing Attack
4. Centre
5. Wing Defence
6. Goal Defence
7. Goal Keeper

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Olympic Debut: Tokyo Olympics, 1964
• Players: 6 players per team on the court
• Old Name: Mintonette
• Invented By: William G. Morgan
• Year Invented: 1895
• Playing Area is called Court
• Court Size: 18 meters × 9 meters

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA

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Explanation

• First Women's Olympic Gymnastics: 1928
• Host City: Amsterdam
• Host Country: Netherlands
• First Modern Olympic Games: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
• Women's Athletics first included: 1928 Olympics

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
• The Olympic motto is “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.”
• The original Latin motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius.”
• The motto was proposed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.
• It was officially adopted as the Olympic motto in 1924.
• Held every four years.
• “Together” was added to the motto in 2021.

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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Explanation

The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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Explanation

The 2030 tournament is a unique centenary event co-hosted by three countries: Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

In addition, the first matches will be hosted in South America by Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to honor the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.

Additional Information: 

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup.