Time (history, scale and highlights) of Sochi Winter Olympics

20 14 February 7-23, Sochi Winter Olympics was held in Sochi, Russia. This is the first time that Russia has hosted the Winter Olympics, and it is also the first time that Russia has hosted the Olympic Games since the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics. There are 2873 athletes from 98 countries and regions in this Winter Olympics, an increase of 12 countries and regions compared with the last Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

History of Sochi Winter Olympics

The history of Sochi Winter Olympics can be traced back to the early 20th century. From 65438 to 0908, an international ice hockey game was held in St. Petersburg, the capital of Russian Empire. 19 1 1 year, Sochi, Russia became the center of ice and snow sports in Europe, which also laid the foundation for Sochi to host the Winter Olympics.

However, it was not until 1988 that the IOC officially confirmed the time and place of the Winter Olympics. From 65438 to 0994, the first Winter Olympic Games was held in Lillehammer, Norway. Since then, every four years, cities all over the world will compete to bid for the Winter Olympics.

The scale of Sochi Winter Olympics

Sochi Winter Olympics has 15 events and 98 events, which is 1 event and 12 events more than the last Vancouver Winter Olympics. Among them, short track speed skating, figure skating, speed skating, freestyle skiing, snowmobile, sleigh, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, nordic combined, ice hockey, curling, snowboarding, freestyle skiing aerial skills, freestyle skiing U-shaped field and platform skiing are the competition events of this Winter Olympics.

There are 1 1 venues in this Winter Olympics, including Fisht Olympic Stadium, skating rink, short track speed skating hall, speed skating hall, snowmobile, sleigh and freestyle skiing aerial skill hall. These venues adopt the most advanced technology and design, providing the best competition conditions for athletes.

Highlights of Sochi Winter Olympics

One of the highlights of Sochi Winter Olympics is the appearance of Russia. Russia sent the most athletes and won the most medals in this Winter Olympics. Russia's performance surprised the whole world and made the Russian people proud.

Another highlight is the coverage of live TV and webcast. The live TV and webcast coverage of this Winter Olympics has reached a record high in more than 200 countries and regions around the world. The audience can watch the game through TV, Internet and mobile phone, and enjoy the best viewing experience.