Top 7 Iconic Olympic Moments That Changed History!
By Anshika Verma31, Aug 2023 01:52 PMjagranjosh.com
Historic moments from the Olympics
We recognise sporting accomplishments and support our nation. From postponements to show-stopping victories. Tap to read about these 7 iconic Olympic moments that changed history!
Paris, 1900: The first female athletes to participate
The 1900 Olympics were a huge first for women. The Paris Games when the participation in lawn tennis and golf events secured a position by women.
London, 1948: Athletes first compete in wheelchairs
The 1948 London Olympics were a turning point for wheelchair athletes. English physician Ludwig Guttmann developed the International Wheelchair Games.
Rome, 1960: The Games are Broadcasted
The Rome Olympics introduced a new age of commercialism and altered how the world viewed its Olympians since they were the first Olympics to be braodcasted.
Munich, 1972: Terror overshadows peace
The Munich Games were tainted by tragedy when 11 Israeli athletes were kidnapped and killed by Palestinian terrorists. The tragedy resulted in greater security.
Sydney, 2000: North and South Korea briefly unite
North and South Korea marched together for the first time in Sydney's opening ceremony. Both teams hoisted a banner that represented Korea's unification as a whole.
Athens, 2004: The medal design is corrected
The long-standing medal was replaced with a new one. The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, one of the oldest stadiums in the world is currently depicted on Olympic medals.
Tokyo, 2020: COVID-19 delays the 2020 Games
Japan's then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the postponement of the Games on March 24, 2020. The Olympics were formally renamed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.