yes
The Olympic Games in ancient Greece featured a limited number of sports, primarily focusing on track and field events, wrestling, boxing, and pankration. Unlike the modern Olympics, which include sports such as basketball, swimming, gymnastics, and team sports, ancient Greek competitions were predominantly individual and did not involve team-based events. Additionally, modern Olympics embrace a wider range of disciplines, including winter sports, which were not part of the ancient tradition. The inclusion of women’s events and the global participation of athletes also distinguished the modern Games from their ancient predecessors.
water polo
Any sport that requires more than one player.
The same way all other sports do: by qualification.
284 competitors in 22 sports with no Italians in present for the sports of basketball, field hockey, football, and handball in these Games.
Five athletes were selected to the team to compete only in 3 different sports.
Yes, the Marshall Islands has an Olympic team that has participated in the Summer Olympics since 1988. The country has competed in various sports but has yet to win a medal. The Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee represents the nation in the Olympic movement and is responsible for sending athletes to the Games.
no
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games featured a total of 302 events across 28 sports. These events included a wide range of competitions, from athletics and swimming to gymnastics and team sports. The games were notable for their impressive opening ceremony and the participation of athletes from over 200 countries.
Yeah, they have regular volleyball and team volleyball.
Vietnam has sent a team of 23 athletes to the 2008 Games to participate in the following sports: Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics, Shooting, Swimming, Table tennis, Taekwondo, and Weightlifting.
Five Divehi athletes were selected to the team, competing only in 3 different sports.