With the 2021 Olympic Games just around the corner, athletes and fans alike are getting excited for the world’s biggest sporting event. One of the most anticipated events is the rhythmic gymnastics competition, which is sure to be full of graceful routines and amazing displays of athleticism. But when is the event taking place? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 Olympic Games rhythmic gymnastics competition.
Introduction
The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, and commonly known as Tokyo 2020, are an upcoming international multi-sport event for athletes from all over the world scheduled to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Originally planned for 2020, the games were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be the second time that Tokyo has hosted the Summer Olympics, having previously done so in 1964. These games will see the introduction of five new sports to the Olympic program: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports Climbing, and surfing.
When is Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympics 2021
The gymnastics olympics 2021 will take place in Tokyo, Japan from July 24 to August 9. The rhythmic gymnastics competition will be held on August 7 and 8.
What Are The Routines For The 2021 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) oversees the global sporting event, and in 2019 they approved the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee’s request to add four new sports to the lineup: BASE jump, karate, skateboarding, and surfing. That means a total of 33 different sports will be contested at the Tokyo 2020 Games, with around 50 disciplines making up those 33 sports. A total of 474 medal events will be contested across 33 sports in Tokyo.
Here’s the full list of sports that will be contested at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics:
ArcheryArtistic gymnasticsAthletics (track and field)BadmintonBaseball / SoftballBasketballBoxingCanoeing / KayakingBMX Cycling, Climbing, Cross-country cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field hockey, Football, Golf, Handball, Judo, Karate, Modern pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Sport climbing, Surfing, Table tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water polo, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
How Can I Watch The 2021 Olympic Games
The BBC will be broadcasting extensive live coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games across TV, radio and digital platforms in the UK. In the US, NBC will be providing live coverage of the Games across its various channels, including NBCSN and the newly-launched Olympic Channel. For those watching from Australia, Channel Seven has the rights to broadcast the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
In Canada, CBC/Radio-Canada will be providing live coverage of the Olympics on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC Sports app and CBC.CA.
What Are The Qualifications For The 2021 Olympic Games
In order to qualify for the Olympic Games, gymnasts must earn a spot on their country’s team. The top 8 teams in the world automatically qualify for the Olympics, and each team can send a maximum of 4 gymnasts to compete. The remaining spots are filled through a system of regional qualifiers. For example, the top 2 gymnasts from each continent (excluding Europe) will earn a spot in the Olympics
What is The Prize Money For The 2021 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not award prize money. The IOC believes that the glory of competing in the Olympic Games is reward enough for the athletes.
The last time the IOC awarded prize money was at the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. At that time, the IOC gave $10,000 in gold coins to each event winner.
How Can I Get Tickets For The 2021 Olympic Games
The best way to get tickets for the 2021 Olympic Games is to apply for them through the official website. The 2021 Olympic Games will be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 23 to August 8.
Conclusion
The rhythmic gymnastics Olympics 2021 will be the first time that this sport is included in the Olympic Games. This is a huge accomplishment for the athletes who have been working so hard to get to this point. The routines at the Olympic Games will be nothing like what we have seen before, and it is sure to be an exciting event.