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Since 1915 the international Olympic committee headquarters have been in which city?
Lausanne (Switzerland)
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When was basketball recognized by the international olympic committee?
Basketball was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1936. It was included as an official Olympic sport at the Berlin Games. The sport has since become a prominent feature of the Summer Olympic Games, with both men's and women's competitions being held.
Was bowling at the Olympics before?
No. The International Olympic Committee recognizes bowling as an Olympic sport but has never added it to the Olympics. However, bowling has been an event of the Special Olympics since 1975.
Since when has Juan antonio samaranch been the president of the international olympic committee?
Juan Antonio Samaranch was President of the International Olympic Committee between 1980-2001. He was succeeded by Jacques Rogge who, as of 2009, is the current President of the IOC. Samaranch was given the title of honorary President for Life of the IOC after his retirement.
Is bobsledding a sport?
Yes, bobsledding is a sport and men's two and men's four has been an Olympic event since the 1932 Games in Lake Placid. Women's two has been an Olympic event since the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. The International Olympic Committee officially calls the sport 'bobsleigh'.
When did long jump become a Olympic event?
since the first international Olympic games in 1896 :)
Is there going to be women ski jumping in Vancouver 2010 Olympics?
No.The International Olympic Committee excluded women's ski jumping from the 2010 Games because they feel there are not enough countries and women competing at an international level to include the event.The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics was sued for gender discrimination and the case went all the way to the British Columbia Supreme Court. The Court ruled that since the International Olympic Committee was a non-Canadian entity, they had no jurisdiction over the matter although the Court did opine that the IOC was 'guilty' of discrimination.
Has women's ski jumping ever been an Olympic sport?
Through the 2010 Games in Vancouver, women have never competed in ski jumping. They have petitioned the International Olympic Committee to add the sport since 1998 but have been denied every time. The IOC believes there are not enough female ski jumpers worldwide for the sport to qualify as an Olympic event.
Has Armenia won any medals at the Olympics?
Armenia first participated at the Olympic Games as an independent nation in 1994, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games since then. Previously, Armenian athletes competed as part of the Soviet Union at the Olympics from 1952 to 1988, and after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Armenia was part of the Unified Team in 1992. Armenian athletes have won a total of nine medals, in wrestling, weightlifting and boxing. The National Olympic Committee of Armenia was created in 1990 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1993.
Whe did Australia join the olympic family?
The Australian Olympic Committee was founded and recognised in 1895. Australia has sent athletes to almost all editions of the modern Olympic Games. Australia has competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1896.
Who put figure skating in the Olympics?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) makes the determination of which sports are to be included in the Olympics. The International Skating Union (ISU) petitioned to have figure skating included as a winter sport and it was, in time for the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. For decades figure skating was the most popular Winter Olympic sport by far, but since 2010, TV audiences and streaming viewership of freestyle skiing and snowboarding have begun to outpace figure skating.
Is netball an Olympic sport?
No it is in the commonwealth games though. Netball isn't currently part of the Olympic games but there is a growing campaign to get it included in the coming 2012 Olympics to be held in London.
How many have won 3 olympic medals?
Many athletes have won three Olympic medals across various sports since the modern Olympics began in 1896. Notable examples include legendary figures like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Larisa Latynina, among others. The exact number of athletes who have achieved this milestone varies by Olympic Games, but it is a significant accomplishment in Olympic history. For precise statistics, it's best to consult the International Olympic Committee's official records or databases.
