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Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Japan
France
USA
Australia
France
France successfully hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking a centennial return of the Games to the French capital.
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, took place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The International Olympic Committee selected Paris as the host city in September 2017. France previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1900 and 1924, making 2024 a special centennial celebration and placing Paris alongside London as a three-time host city.
The Olympic Games are governed globally by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which was founded on June 23, 1894, and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. The modern Olympic movement revived the ancient Greek tradition of athletic competitions held in Olympia.
Host Country: France (Paris)
Event Dates: July 26 to August 11, 2024
Total Sports: 32 sports with 329 events
Previous Paris Hosting Years: 1900 and 1924
B is correct тАФ France hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Remember that Paris hosted the Summer Olympics three times (1900, 1924, and 2024), matching London for the most editions hosted by a single city.