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Where did Olympics took place in 2008?
Beijing, China
Olympic Games – Beijing, China, 2008 | Britannica.
Which country won the 2008 Olympic Games?
China
2008 Olympic Games Final Medal Rankings
| rank | country | gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 36 |
| 2 | China | 51 |
| 3 | Russia | 23 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 19 |
What happened at the 2008 Olympics?
On 10 April 2008, China announced that it had foiled a plot against the games by Uyghur separatists in Xinjiang. According to the Chinese security ministry, separatists planned suicide bomb attacks on Chinese cities and kidnappings in Beijing to disrupt the Olympic Games.
Where was the 2008 Olympic volleyball held?
Beijing
Volleyball competitions (beach and indoor) at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from 9 to 24 August 2008.
Where Have the Olympics been held?
Host cities for Summer and Winter Olympic Games
| City | Country | Opening ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 5 August 2016 |
| Pyeongchang | South Korea | 9 February 2018 |
| Tokyo | Japan | 23 July 2021 |
| Beijing | China | 4 February 2022 |
Who won last Olympics?
United States
Rio 2016 Olympics Medal Table
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| United States | 46 | 38 |
| Great Britain | 27 | 17 |
| China | 26 | 26 |
| Russian Federation | 19 | 19 |
Where was 2012 Summer Olympics?
London
The London 2012 Summer Olympics/Location
What place did the 2008 women’s volleyball team win in the 2008 Olympics?
Beijing, China, August 23, 2008 – They finally did it, and they did it in style. The Brazilians beat USA 3-1 in the final of the Women’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament at Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on Saturday for their first Olympic gold on their eighth attempt….
| More press releases | |
|---|---|
| 15/08/2008 | Aguero’s sad smile |
Who won the 2008 Olympic volleyball?
United States
BrazilRussia
Volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics/Medalists
When was the first Olympics held?
April 6, 1896
Summer Olympic Games/First event date
What is the history of the Olympics?
The Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, were revived in the late 19th century and have become the world’s preeminent sporting competition. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, and featured 280 participants from 12 nations, competing in 43 events.