When was the first Olympics organized?

A. 776 BC

B. 324 BC

C. 212 BC

D. 896 BC

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin assembled the first International Olympic Committee and organized the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896. Coubertin was inspired by the ancient Greek games-dating back to 776 B.C. where competition was honoured above winning.
Year Olympic Venue
2000 27th Sydney
2004 28th Athens
2008 29th Beijing
2012 30th London
2016 31st Rio de Jeneirio
2020 32nd Tokyo