Paris Olympics 2024 concludes with the glittering closing ceremony at Stade de France. The Olympic Games took place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
India’s Performance: India won 6 medals (1 silver, 5 bronze) and finished 71st in the overall medal tally, a drop from their 48th position in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where they won 7 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze).
Olympic Medal Count:
- United States: 1st with 126 medals, including 40 gold.
- China: 2nd with 91 medals, including 40 gold.
- Japan: 3rd with 45 medals, including 20 gold.
- Australia: 4th with 53 medals, including 18 gold.
Next Olympic Game
2028 Summer Olympics: Scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, marking the third time the city hosts the games (previously in 1932 and 1984). New sports include flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and the return of baseball and softball.
Q.: In which year will the next Summer Olympics be held, and where?
a) 2026, Tokyo
b) 2028, Los Angeles
c) 2030, Paris
d) 2028, New York
Answer: b) 2028, Los Angeles
2028 Summer Olympics: Scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, marking the third time the city hosts the games (previously in 1932 and 1984).
Q.: Which new sports will be introduced in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football
b) Kabaddi, Polo, Rugby, Baseball
c) Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate, Fencing
d) Table Tennis, Archery, Equestrian, Diving
Answer: a) Cricket, Lacrosse, Squash, Flag Football
New sports in 2028 Summer Olympics include flag football, cricket, lacrosse, squash, and the return of baseball and softball.
