How many countries in the southern hemisphere have held the winter games?

What country in the southern hemisphere has hosted a winter games?

None. You need snow for winter games.

How many countries in the southern hemisphere hosted the winter Olympics?

Twice - 1956 in Melbourne, Australia and 2000 in Sydney, Australia. Rio de Janeiro is in contention to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Should they be awarded the games they would be the third southern hemisphere city to host the Games and the first South American city to host the Games.

Which Hemisphere northern or southern has the most countries competing in this years Olympics Games come from?

northern

Why are most of the Olympics games held in the northern hemisphere?

Two reasons. Firstly holding the olympic games is expensive, and only rich countries can afford to, and most of the world's rich countries are in the Northern Hemisphere. Secondly, the northern hemisphere seasons are the opposite to the southern hemisphere's. Since athletes from the most influential countries in the world - Europe, most of Asia, and North America - train in the northern hemisphere, they are used to northern hemisphere seasons. Holding the games in the southern hemisphere makes these athletes' training regimes more difficult.

Do they play rugby in November in Ireland?

Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.Yes. Winter is part of the rugby season. There are lots of club games throughout the winter months. There are also a series of international matches played at that time of the year. Many teams from the southern hemisphere come to Europe in the winter, which is their summer, and play Ireland and some of the other major rugby nations in Europe. During Europe's summer, European teams go to the southern hemisphere to do the same thing.

How many times have the winter Olympics been in Australia?

Australia has never hosted the Winter Olympics. It's difficult to host the Winter Olympics in the Southern Hemisphere because it is summer when the games are traditionally played (February)

Has the olympic games ever been hosted in the southern hemisphere?

there have been nine teen terrific and unexpecting games. Hope you enjoy this years Olympic games.

In which year were the Olympic Games first hosted in the Southern hemisphere?

1956

Why is Australia the only south hemisphere to host the Olympic games?

It's the only southern hemisphere country that can afford to!

Countries that participate in the winter games?

Kobe

How many countries currently participate in the winter olympic games?

80 countries and 2 territories participated in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. More countries compete in the Summer Olympics than Winter.

Which hemisphere the northern or southern has hosted more Olympic Games?

I just need an answer ya stupid!