Tag: olympics

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Hosting the Olympic Games is considered a great honour in sports, with 7-10 countries competing in general.
However, when the bid for 2024 Olympics was being decided, the IOC took a decision which was a first in the history of the games.
What was different about the selection process for the 2024 Olympics?

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For the selection of 2024 Olympics (done in 2017) there were only 2 bidders. Fearing no bidders for the next iteration, the Committee handed out 2 consecutive hosting rights at the same session, Paris - 2024 & Los Angeles - 2028.
It is an open secret that the Olympic Games drain more from the economy that they put into.
Watch This Video for a deep dive on the topic.

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The practice of distributing condoms at this sports event started in 1988 to raise awareness for HIV & AIDS. The practice was halted in the 2020/21 edition due to the ban on intimacy laws during the pandemic.
The practice has been resumed from this year’s event, where 300,000 condoms would be distributed for about 14,000 participants.
Which event am I talking about?

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The Olympics, which will be held in Paris this year.
Read More about the background of the practise.