What sports are in the Olympics?

The Olympic Games feature a wide variety of sports, which can be broadly categorized into Summer and Winter Olympic sports. The exact list can change slightly from one edition of the Games to another, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) occasionally adds or removes sports. As of the most recent Summer Olympics (Paris 2024) and Winter Olympics (Milan-Cortina 2026), here are the sports typically included: **Summer Olympic Sports:** - Athletics (Track and Field) - Swimming - Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline) - Cycling (Road, Track, Mountain Bike, BMX) - Basketball - Football (Soccer) - Volleyball (Indoor and Beach) - Tennis - Boxing - Fencing - Judo - Taekwondo - Wrestling - Weightlifting - Rowing - Canoeing (Sprint and Slalom) - Sailing - Shooting - Archery - Diving - Modern Pentathlon - Table Tennis - Badminton - Skateboarding - Surfing - Sport Climbing - Karate (added in Tokyo 2020 but not guaranteed for future Games) - Baseball/Softball (included in some editions) **Winter Olympic Sports:** - Alpine Skiing - Cross-Country Skiing - Ski Jumping - Nordic Combined - Biathlon - Snowboarding - Ice Hockey - Figure Skating - Speed Skating (Long Track and Short Track) - Curling - Bobsleigh (Bobsled) - Luge - Skeleton The IOC continues to explore adding new sports to appeal to younger audiences, such as breaking (breakdancing), which will debut in Paris 2024. Each Olympic Games may have a slightly different lineup, so it’s always good to check the official Olympic website for the most up-to-date list.