The Olympic Games is one of the world’s biggest multi-sport events that brings together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports. Since its inception in Ancient Greece, the Olympic Games has been held in different cities across the world. In this article, we will take a look at some of the cities that have had the honor of hosting the Olympic Games. 1. Athens, Greece The first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece in 1896. Athens was chosen as the host city as it was the birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games. The event involved athletes from 14 countries who competed in nine sports. 2. Paris, France Paris became the host city of the 1900 Olympic Games, which was also the first time women were allowed to participate. The event lasted for five months and involved more than 1,000 athletes from 24 countries. 3. St. Louis, United States St. Louis hosted the 1904 Olympic Games in a rather unconventional manner. The games were held in conjunction with the World's Fair and lasted for four and a half months with only 13 countries participating in the event. 4. London, United Kingdom In 1908, London became the first city to host the Olympic Games for a second time. The event featured 22 sports and was attended by 2,008 athletes from 22 countries. 5. Stockholm, Sweden The 1912 Olympic Games were held in Stockholm, Sweden, and involved 2,508 athletes from 28 countries competing in 14 different sports. This was also the first time that an athlete from Asia won a gold medal. 6. Antwerp, Belgium The 1920 Olympic Games were held in Antwerp, Belgium, which was devastated by the First World War just a couple of years earlier. This event saw the birth of the Olympic flag and the Olympic oath. 7. Paris, France (again) Paris hosted the Olympic Games for the second time in 1924, which saw the introduction of summer and winter games. With 44 countries participating and 17 sports on the schedule, this event was one of the largest Olympic Games at the time. 8. Amsterdam, Netherlands The 1928 Olympic Games were held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and featured 1,122 athletes from 46 countries competing in 14 different sports. This was also the first time that an Olympic village was built for the athletes. 9. Los Angeles, United States Los Angeles became the host city for the 1932 Olympic Games, which were also the first to be held during the Great Depression. The event involved 37 countries and featured 17 different sports. 10. Berlin, Germany The 1936 Olympic Games were held in a politically charged Berlin, Germany. These games were also the first to be broadcast on television and the first time that the Olympic torch relay was held. 11. London, United Kingdom (again) In 1948, London became the first city to host the Olympic Games twice following World War II. This event saw 59 countries participating and 23 different sports on the schedule. 12. Helsinki, Finland Helsinki hosted the 1952 Olympic Games, which saw the introduction of the medal count system. The event saw 69 countries participating and involved athletes competing in 17 different sports. 13. Melbourne, Australia The 1956 Olympic Games were held in Melbourne, Australia, and greatly boosted the country’s morale following a tumultuous year. This event also saw the introduction of the Olympic flame to the stadium and the first-ever underwater lighting of the Olympic torch. 14. Rome, Italy Rome hosted the 1960 Olympic Games, which saw the introduction of the Paralympic Games. The event featured 83 countries and 150 events in 17 sports. 15. Tokyo, Japan Tokyo became the first Asian city to host the Olympic Games in 1964. The event saw 93 countries participating and featured a record-breaking 19 sports. 16. Mexico City, Mexico The 1968 Olympic Games were held in Mexico City, and it was the first time that the games were held in Latin America. The event saw 112 countries participating and featured a number of firsts, including the black-gloved fist raised in protest by two African American sprinters. These are just a few of the Olympic Games host cities that have been chosen to hold this prestigious multi-sport event. Each of these cities has provided a unique experience for athletes and spectators alike, showcasing the rich culture, history, and sportsmanship of the host country.