Is Tennis In The Olympics 2021?
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The International Olympic Committee has announced that tennis will return to the Olympics in 2021. This is great news for tennis fans around the world who have been waiting for the sport to make its comeback.
Introduction
The sport of tennis has been included in every Summer Olympics since the inaugural games in Athens, Greece, in 1896. It was not included in the first Winter Olympics in 1924 but has been a regular fixture on the programme since 1988. Tennis was also a demonstration sport at the 1968 and 1984 Summer Olympics.
What is tennis?
Tennis is a sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent’s court. The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play it back properly.
When was tennis first played in the Olympics?
The first time tennis was played in the Olympics was in 1896. It was then dropped from the programme but reinstated in 1988.
How many times has tennis been played in the Olympics?
Tennis has been played in the Olympics since 1896, and was first introduced as a demonstration sport in 1988. The sport has been part of the Summer Olympics program ever since. In 2021, tennis will return to the Olympic Games after a 12-year absence.
Will tennis be played in the Olympics in 2021?
The International Olympic Committee has not yet announced whether tennis will be played in the Olympics in 2021. The IOC is expected to make a final decision on the matter in early 2020.
Conclusion
It is still unclear if tennis will be played in the Olympics in 2021. The official tennis website lists the upcoming Olympics as “TBA”, and the International Olympic Committee has not yet released an official list of sports for the 2021 games. However, some reports suggest that tennis may not be included in the 2021 Olympics due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
