Which city hosted the 2012 Olympic Games?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) London.
· London hosted the 2012 Olympic Games, making it the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times (1908, 1948, and 2012).

1. The games were held from July 27 to August 12, 2012.
2. The main venue was the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, East London.

● A total of 204 nations participated in the 2012 Olympics.
● The mascot for the games was Wenlock, symbolizing British heritage and Olympic values.
● The USA topped the medal tally, followed by China and Great Britain.

Information Booster:

· Berlin: Hosted the Olympic Games in 1936.
· Barcelona: Hosted the Olympic Games in 1992.
· Paris: Hosted the Olympic Games in 1900 and 1924 and will host the 2024 Olympic Games.

Historical Background:

• The modern Olympics were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece, by Pierre de Coubertin.
• The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BCE.
• The Summer and Winter Olympics are held every four years, alternating every two years.
• The Olympic Rings represent the five continents (Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Oceania).
• The Olympic Flame symbolizes continuity from the ancient games.
• The first modern Olympics (1896) had only 14 nations participating.
• The first Winter Olympics (1924) were held in Chamonix, France.