Quiz: How well do you know the Olympics?
Do you think you know everything about the Olympics? From gymnastics origins to track events, try this quick quiz and see if you can stay on track!
Olympic Games FAQ
When are the next Olympic Games?
The next Olympic Games will take place in 2028, which gives athletes plenty of time to train up! And if that feels like ages away, don’t worry — the Winter Olympics are happening in 2026, packed with cool sports for you to enjoy in the meantime.
Where are the 2028 Olympics being hosted?
The 2028 Olympic Games are being held in sunny LA, Los Angeles, America. Wow! It's being called the LA28 Games.
Where will the athletes stay during the games?
The athletes are going to stay on the grounds of the University of California.
What do you need to build to be able to host the Olympic Games?
The aim is to use the facilities that the city already has and celebrate what it has. California already has a LOT to offer as it's one of the best places in the world for tech, sports and entertainment. They host huge events very regularly so this should be a walk in the park! In previous years, countries hosting the Olympic Games have had to build permanent infrastructure to be able to hold the events!
What kind of events are in the Olympics?
Athletics including track and field events, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, rowing, diving, volleyball, tennis, football...and HEAPS more!
Which cities have hosted the Summer Olympics before?
Summer Olympic Games:
1896 Athens, Greece
1900 Paris, France
1904 St. Louis, United States
1908 London, United Kingdom
1912 Stockholm, Sweden
1920 Antwerp, Belgium
1924 Paris, France
1928 Amsterdam, Netherlands
1932 Los Angeles, United States
1936 Berlin, Germany
1948 London, United Kingdom
1952 Helsinki, Finland
1956 Melbourne, Australia
1960 Rome, Italy
1964 Tokyo, Japan
1968 Mexico City, Mexico
1972 Munich, West Germany
1976 Montreal, Canada
1980 Moscow, Soviet Union
1984 Los Angeles, United States
1988 Seoul, South Korea
1992 Barcelona, Spain
1996 Atlanta, United States
2000 Sydney, Australia
2004 Athens, Greece
2008 Beijing, China
2012 London, United Kingdom
2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2020 Tokyo, Japan (moved to 2021 because of coronavirus)
2024 Paris, France
2028 Los Angeles, United States
2032 Brisbane, Australia
What's happening at the Winter Olympics 2026?
The Winter Olympics is taking place in Milano Cortina, Italy, in 2026 with lots of exciting sports. Can you reach for gold in our Winter Olympics quiz?
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