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Women's football was added to the official Olympic programme in 1996. Women's football is gaining in popularity, though the strength, aggression and speed required in top class football make it a challenging game for women.
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Is soccer an Olympics sport?
Yes it is. In addition to the mens game, womens soccer was added to the Olympic program in 1996.
Do they have soccer in the Winter Olympics?
Yes. Football (soccer) has been played in every Summer Olympic games except from the years 1896 and 1932. Football at the Olympics was a sport for men until 1996 when women's football was added to the games.
When did girls soccer come to the Olympics?
The first women's football Olympic competition was at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
How many soccer teams are allowed in the Olympics?
Yes ... it debuted at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta.
When was the first year soccer was played in Olympics?
1900 was the first year soccer was played in Olympics.
When is the soccer Olympics?
every 4 years at the Olympics.
Why is soccer in the Olympics?
Omg soccer is one of the no. 1 top sports practically everyone plays it. If they have weight lifting in the Olympics why would they not have soccer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Should girls soccer team be girls' soccer team?
It should be girl's soccer team ;)
Who is on England's 2012 Olympics soccer team?
England doesn't have its own soccer team for the Olympics. Team GB will represent the UK in all events - not just soccer.
What sport is played in both the summer and winter Olympics?
soccer soccer
Girls and soccer?
Lots of girls can play soccer if that's what you're asking.
When did soccer become part of the Olympics?
In 1900 it became a demonstration sport in the Olympics, but it became a medal sport in 1908.
