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In which year were the first Olympic Games held?
Question

In which year were the first Olympic Games held?

A.

 1900

B.

1984

C.

1896

D.

1898
 

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1896
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. These Games marked the revival of the Olympic Games, which were held in ancient Greece until they were banned in the 4th century AD by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. The revival was spearheaded by Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator and historian, who founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894.
The 1896 Athens Olympics featured 14 countries and 241 athletes, all of whom were male, competing in 43 events
 

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