🏅 Countdown to Summer Olympics 2028
Summer Olympics is Friday, July 21, 2028
When Is Summer Olympics 2028?
Summer Olympics 2028 is on Friday, July 21, 2028. The Summer Olympic Games is the world's largest international multi-sport competition, held every four years. Athletes from around the world compete in dozens of sports, representing their nations on the global stage.
Summer Olympics Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Friday |
| 2028 | Jul 21, 2028 | Friday |
| 2032 | Jul 23, 2032 | Friday |
About Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympic Games is the world's largest international multi-sport competition, held every four years. Athletes from around the world compete in dozens of sports, representing their nations on the global stage.
History & Origins of Summer Olympics
The modern Olympic Games were revived by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896 with 241 athletes from 14 nations. The ancient Olympics date back to 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, and were held for over a millennium until Emperor Theodosius I banned them in 393 AD. The Summer Olympics are held every four years and have grown to include over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 nations competing in over 300 events. The Games have been hosted on every inhabited continent and represent the largest peaceful gathering of nations in the world.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Summer Olympics
- The torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame from Olympia to the host city
- The opening ceremony featuring the Parade of Nations and lighting of the cauldron
- Athletes competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals
- The closing ceremony with the handover to the next host city
- Medal ceremonies with national anthems and flag raising
- Pin trading among athletes, officials, and spectators
- Watching events across multiple sports for two weeks
- Celebrating athletes' stories of dedication and triumph
Fun Facts About Summer Olympics
The five Olympic rings represent the five inhabited continents and were designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.
The United States has won the most Summer Olympic medals of all time with over 2,600.
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian with 28 medals (23 gold).
Women were first allowed to compete in the Olympics in 1900 at the Paris Games.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were actually held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius — Communiter" (Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together).