1924 Paris Olympics Memorial Ceremony .....!

Times of AthibAn Sunday, July 18, 2021 0

In 1924, Paris became the second city to host the Olympics. It was attended by 3,000 athletes, including 100 women from 44 countries. A total of 1,000 reporters attended.

It was at this Olympics that the closing ceremony of the competition was held for the first time. The practice of hoisting the flag of the International Olympic Council, the flag of the country hosting the event, and the flags of the host country began here.

The goal of hosting the Olympics was first used by Citius, Alidius, and Bodius (speed, height, strength).

For the first time a sports village for heroes to stay was set up by wooden huts.

American swimmer Johnny Weissmல்லாll won 3 gold medals. Eva starred as Dawson in the 1932 film Dawson the Apr Man.

The marathon distance was 42.195 km.

Britain's Harold Abraham and Eric Little won the 100m and 400m respectively. However 100 m. As the Dash race was being held on Sunday, Eric refused to attend because he was a Christian. These events took place in the 1981 film Seriots of Boy.

For the first time at the Paris Olympics, the 50m was the standard. The swimming pool is lined with lines.

The island participated for the first time as an independent country.

1928 Amsterdam Olympics:

This was the first time the Olympic torch was lit. That tradition still continues. Mounted in a small cauldron, the torch is mounted on a tall tower in the grounds.

Tennis was dropped from the tournament due to a question mark over the participation of unrelated players.

This is where Greece, the first country to host the Olympics, and the participating nations, and finally the host country, took part in the parade. That process begins.

As gymnastics allowed women in athletics, the number of women participating doubled.

The Indian hockey team won its first Olympic gold in the tournament.

Asian athletes also won the first gold medal.

Aussie participating in a boat race. The hero Henry Beas stopped the boat in the middle of the lake to cross a flock of ducks. However he continued to go fast and won gold.

Jomney rejoined 16 years after the 1912 match.

Athletic races were held on the 400 m runway. This is what is permanent for athletic racing.

Coca-Cola sponsored the competition for the first time.