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24 Jul
Olympic Games

Gymnastics Olympics 2024: Schedule, Teams Preview, and Previous Winners

Gymnastics has been a staple of the Summer Olympics since its inception at the 1896 Games in Athens. Initially, only men participated in the events for 32 years. It wasn’t until the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam that women were permitted to compete in artistic gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics made its debut at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, while trampoline events were introduced at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A total of 54 nations will participate in gymnastics this year. China is miles ahead of these countries in terms of number of gymnasts. A total of 20 Chinese gymnasts will participate in the...

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23 Jul
Olympic Games

2024 Boxing Olympics: What You Need To Know

It may have been called differently and didn’t look exactly the way it does today, but boxing has a much longer history than a lot of modern sports. The origins of boxing are unknown, as are the first rules, though the first recorded evidence of its existence comes from Egypt and Sumer. Later it spread to Greece, Mesopotamia, and Rome. In Greece, boxing was a well developed sport known under the name “pygmachia” (literal translation: “fist fighting”) and enjoyed great popularity. It first appeared at the 23rd Olympic Games in 688 BCE, where athletes fought each other with leather thongs...

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23 Jul
Olympic Games

Olympics 2024 Rowing: British Hopes on Parisian Waters

The sports event of the year is coming, and rowing is ready to make a splash. The City of Light will very soon welcome the 2024 Olympics, with the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium ready to host the rowing competition. From July 27 to August 3, 502 of the world's finest rowers will try their best to write their stories into Olympic lore. But what can we expect from the Olympics 2024 rowing competition? Here's everything you need to know about the event, including tidbits of history, the venue, key dates, and British names aiming striving to bring home some well-deserved medals. Rowing...

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23 Jul
Olympic Games

UK Athletics Olympics Trials 2024

Great Britain has an impressive athletics record at the Olympics. Team GB has won 55 Gold, 80 Silver, and 70 Bronze medals in Athletics at the Olympics. This year, Britain is sending a team of 327 sportspeople, out of which 63 will be competing in various athletics categories.  The UK Athletics Championships and Olympic Trials took place in Manchester, England on June 29-30. Athletes competed for 41 national titles at the Manchester Regional Arena. Here’s how things panned out in the UK Athletics Olympics trials 2024: Day 1 – Saturday, June 29 Women’s Javelin In the first field event of the two-day championships, Freya...

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12 Jul
Olympic Games

GB Olympics Triathlon Team| Medal Tally and Top Athletes

Triathlon is one of the most challenging sports in the Olympics. The athletes participating in the triathlon are challenged in three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. The Olympic distance triathlon includes 1500m of swimming, 40km of cycling, and 10km of running, all done in succession. The sport premiered at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and has been a regular feature since. A mixed relay event was added at the Tokyo 2020 Games, which will return to the Paris 2024 Games. Team GB has won eight medals in triathlon at the Olympics, making it the most successful nation in this sport. Below,...

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11 Jul
Olympic Games

Archery Olympics 2024 | Top Players and Statistics

Did you know that Archery was the first sport to be included in the women’s event in the Olympics in 1904? It’s a sport that signifies the epitome of concentration and repetitive accuracy. It’s also among the most challenging as the conditions of play can change at any second. To train in the sport, professionals need robust psychological preparation with a habit of hitting bullseye, which doesn’t come easily.  As the Paris Olympics 2024 approaches, gear up your understanding of the game and its dynamics to bet at the right time and on the right teams.  Top Archery Teams and Archers...

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08 Jul
Olympic Games

Olympic Games 2024: The Olympics For People

It’s that time again! The summer when athletes in various disciplines and spectators from all over the world gather in one place to celebrate sports, win medals, and take home the title of the Olympic champion.  The Olympic Games 2024 is almost here. Officially referred to as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad or under its brand name of Paris 2024, it will start 26 July 2024 and keep sports fans glued to their screens until 11 August 2024.  This time the honour to host the Games fell on Paris. Together with five other cities, the French capital submitted its bid...

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08 Jul
Olympic Games

2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo: A Brief Overview

On July 24, the 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo, were scheduled to take place. But the outbreak of COVID-19 shook the world and this monumental event had to be postponed to July 2021. And although it was the first time in history that the event was postponed, the task was not so easy to carry out. There were massive anti-Olympic protests for the Games to be cancelled due to the loss of lives because of the pandemic. However, against all odds, the games kicked off amidst a lot of restrictions and precautions. With continuous tests, no spectators, and athletes leaving the...

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02 Jul
Olympic Games

Olympics Games 2024: What to Watch Out For

The USA dominated the 2020 Olympics with a stunning 113 medals. China came a distant second with 89 medals, while Japan was third with 58. So, no surprise that Team USA is the current favourite to win big at the Olympic Games 2024. According to Oddstrader, the USA has current odds of -600 to win the most gold medals. But they don’t dominate all the sports. So, this gives an exciting opportunity to betters to diversify their bets. Let’s look at the top 10 games that are set to make waves this year in the betting circles. Top 10 Games to Watch...

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02 Jul
Olympic Games

A Journey Through Olympic Games History for Bettors

The Olympics has a lot to offer bettors, and with careful moves, one can earn a lot during this 17-day event, scheduled to be held in Paris from July 26 to Aug 11, 2024. To get you in the games spirit, we’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating (and bizarre) facts about the Olympic Games history. Ancient Olympic Games Trivia The Greeks loved their games. So much so, that when Persia invaded in 480 BC, ancient Greece had a hard time putting together an army because people wanted to attend the Olympics! No surprise there, because it was a free-for-all...

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