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The other official candidate cities were: * Toronto, Canada * Paris, France * Istanbul Turkey * Osaka, Japan Canada (specifically Vancouver) was eventually awarded the following winter Olympics. Paris bid for the next summer games, but lost to London. Japan is currently bidding for the 2016 games, but using Tokyo instead of Osaka. The Chinese previously wanted to host the 2000 summer games, but lost the bid to Sydney, Australia.
What else can I help you with?
Which country won on the last summer Olympic games?
the united states have won more medals at the summer and winter Olympics than any other country to take place in the summer and winter Olympics.
What other Olympics are there?
Winter Olympics , summer Olympics and Para Olympics .
What frequency are the olympic games held?
The Olympic Games are every four years. There is a winter Olympics and a summer Olympics. The next summer Olympics is in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
Who was the 1984 summer Olympics boycotter?
USSR and other communist nations.
Why do you have summer Olympics?
We have do have the Summer Olympics because during summer there are certain activities that are best suited to be held then. The other reason is that it gives certain countries especially in Africa and Asia a chance to participate in such games.
What is the difference between summer and winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (track and field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
Where will be the 2012 summer Olympics be?
London, Great Britain is the main venue for the games though some events will be held at various other places around the country.
How are the Olympics held?
Every four years. This applies for both the summer and winter Olympic games. The summer and winter Olympics are held two years apart from each other.
How many times have the Olympics been in held Ireland?
The Olympic games have never been held in Ireland.
Will San Francisco host the Olympics?
San Francisco is proposing a bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. The official winner will be announced in 2017, so we will have to wait until then to see. The IOC says San Francisco is an attractive city for hosting the Olympics. San Francisco has placed two other bids: 2016 Summer Olympics, but pulled out. 1956 Summer Olympics, but lost to Melbourne.
When was the last Olympic held?
The last Olympics was the Sochi 2014 Olympics, which was held from February 6-23, 2014.The Summer Olympics are held every four years and the Winter Olympics are held every four years. However, there is an Olympics held every other year because the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics are held two years apart in alternating even-numbered years.The last Olympic games held were the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Click on the '2006 Winter Olympics' and the '2008 Summer Olympics' links on this page to learn more about them.
Which Olympics were boycotted?
The 1980 Olympic games in Moscow were boycotted by the US and several other countries because of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afganistan. The 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles were boycotted by the Soviet Union and several other countries basically as payback for the previous boycott.
