Table of Contents

History of Olympics................................................................2
The Olympics Rings................................................................2
The Olympics Flame...............................................................3
Olympics Torch.......................................................................3
The Motto................................................................................4
History of Trinidad and Tobago at the Olympic.....................5
2024 Olympic Report..............................................................6
Summary Chart of medals won at the 2024 Olympics............7
Opening Ceremony................................................................11
Bibliography..........................................................................13

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History of Olympics
The Olympic Games are an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and were
revived in the late 19th century. They are the world’s foremost sports competition and include
athletes from all over the world. The first written official Olympics Games was held in 776 BC
in honor of god Zeus and is held every four years. It was organized by Ancient Greeks which
demonstrated the importance of linking sport and culture.

In 393 AD, the Roman Emperor Theodosius banned the Olympics Games for religious
reasons, claiming that it encouraged paganism. The Olympics was revived at the first Olympic
Congress which was organized by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The games were held at the
Grand Amphitheatre at the Sorbonne University from the 16th to 23rd June 1894 after which
the International Olympic Committee was created. The guided principles of the Olympics are:

● Promoting the development of the physical and mental qualities that form the
foundation of the sport.
● Educating young people through sport in the spirit of mutual understanding and
friendship with a view to help build a better, more peaceful world.
● Sharing the Olympic ideal with the whole world and creating an international sense of
goodwill.
● Bring together athletes from all over the world for a major celebration of sport every
four years.

The Olympics Rings

The Olympics rings are the official symbol of the Olympic Movement. There are five
interlocking rings of the colors blue, yellow, black, green, and red. The rings are set upon a
white background. These rings represent the five parts of the world joined together in the
Olympic movement.It represents the union of the Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania and
Europe; and was designed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.

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The Olympics Flame
This is the most visible symbol of the Olympic Games. During the ancient Games in Olympia,
a sacred flame burned continually on the altar of the goddess Hera.

Olympics Torch
The tradition of the Olympic Torch Relay culminates in the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron at
the Opening Ceremony of each game.

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The Motto
The motto in Latin is “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter” and in French: “Plus vite, Plus
haut, Plus fort – Ensemble”.On July 20th, the International Olympic Committee approved a
change in the motto that recognizes the unifying power of sport and the importance of
solidarity. The change added the word “together” after the dash to, “Faster, Higher, Stronger,
– Together.”

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History of Trinidad and Tobago at the Olympic
Trinidad and Tobago participated in the Olympics since 1948, competing only as Trinidad
through 1956 and 1964.
Years Participated Events Medals

1948 Men’s Featherweight 2 Silver

1952 Men’s Featherweight 3 Bronze

Men’s Middle Heavyweight 3 Bronze

1964 Men’s 400 Meters 2 Silver

Men’s 200 Meters 3 Bronze
Men’s 4 * 400 Meters Relay 3 Bronze

1976 Men’s 100 Meters 1 Gold

1996 Men’s 100 Meters 3 Bronze

Men’s 200 Meters 3 Bronze

2000 Men’s 100 Meters 2 Silver

Men’s 200 Meters 3 Bronze

2004 Men’s 200 Meter Individual Medley 3 Bronze

2008 Men’s 4 * 100 Meters Relay 1 Gold

Men’s 100 Meters 2 Silver

2012 Men’s Javelin Throw 1 Gold

Men’s 4 * 400 Meters Relay 2 Silver
Men’s 400 Meters 3 Bronze
Men’s 4 * 100 Meters Relay 3 Bronze

2016 Men’s Javelin Throw 3 Bronze

2020 & 2024 Men’s 400 Meters 0 Medals

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2024 Olympic Report
Where was it held?

● The 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Paris.

How many countries Participated?

● Athletes from the territories of 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee
Olympic Team (EOR) took part in Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Which countries won the most medals? How much?

● The United States topped the medal table with forty gold and one-hundred and twenty-
six medals in total. China tied with the United States on achieving forty gold medals
having a total of ninety-one medals. Japan won twenty gold medals with a total of forty-
five medals, followed by Australia achieving eighteen gold and fifty-three medals
overall. Great Britain won a sum of sixty-five medals. France acquired sixteen gold and
sixty-four in total.

Which Caribbean countries won the most, medals? How much?

● Jamaica won six medals

● Dominican Republic won three medals
● St. Lucia won two medals

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Summary Chart of medals won at the 2024 Olympics

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Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games traditionally offers the host city the opportunity
to celebrate sporting excellence and international unity while presenting to the world a
flattering portrait of its own nation.
It takes place after great planning is concluded. This is done by the International Olympic
Committee (IOC). Every detail, from the moment when the chief of state of the host country is
received by the president of the IOC and the organizing committee at the entrance of the
stadium to the end of the proceedings, and when the last team flies out.
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on 26th July across Paris
starting at 7:30 pm Paris time. As mandated, the ceremony included showcasing the host
country culture, the parade of athletes and the lighting of the cauldron. The games were
formally opened by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron.
For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, The Opening Ceremony will
be held outside of a stadium. It was held in the heart of the city along the Seine.

Each national delegation was paraded by boats along the Seine, dressed in their official
uniform.

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The boats were equipped with cameras to allow viewers to see the athletes up close. This
unique setting had athletes from over two-hundred countries parading through Paris in eight-
five boats, moving through six hundred kilometers of the river passing through famous
landmarks such as: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Grand Palais.

The artistic portion of the ceremony was divided into twelve which reflected the culture of
France and its history. There were also musical performances by French and international
musicians.
The event started with a performance from Lady Gaga setting the festive tone for the event.
And closed with a performance from Celine Dion

The ceremony empathized with inclusion which attracted mixed reviews, some praising its
grand finale, others criticized the length of the ceremony and other production issues brought
about by the format. The ceremony was open to as many people as possible. Eight giant
screens and strategically placed speakers allowed everyone to enjoy the magical atmosphere
throughout the French capital and around the world.
The ceremony concluded with the President of Paris 2024 Organizing Committee Tony
Estanguet welcoming athletes and encouraging them to embrace the city and their moment in
history.

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Bibliography

2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony - Wikipedia

Olympic Games - Sports, Nations, Medals | Britannica

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