From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...

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The sport was introduced at the 1900 Olympics, but it was quickly removed after 1904. Golf returned in 2016 and has since become one of the more compelling competitions to watch — even more now given ...

Over a century after making its Olympic debut in Paris, water polo is returning to France for the 2024 Summer Games. The sport was first played at the 1900 Olympics in the French capital. While the ...