The 2022 Winter Olympics which is officially called the XXIV Olympic Winter Games has started in Beijing, China on 4 February 2022. This Olympics is commonly known as Beijing 2022.
What is Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice.
Winter Olympic Sports
Winter Olympic Games were started with just 5 sports but now it consists of 15 sports.
- Alpine Skiing
- Biathlon
- Bobsleigh
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Curling
- Figure Skating
- Freestyle Skiing
- Ice Hockey
- Luge
- Nordic Combined
- Short Track Speed Skating
- Skeleton
- Ski Jumping
- Snowboard
- Speed Skating
Winter Olympics host countries
The first Winter Olympics Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were held in Chamonix, France. The modern Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympics Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
In 2018, it was held in South Korea. 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy.
Opening Ceremony at Beijing
🌃🌐Tonight the world will celebrate together under the Olympic rings.
— Beijing 2022 (@Beijing2022) February 4, 2022
⬆️Let's go faster, aim higher↗️ and grow stronger💪 by standing together at Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
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