Q558
When and where was weightlifting introduced in Olympics?
A.
1896 at Athens
AnswerB.
1988 at Seoul
C.
1924 at St. Louis
D.
1908 at London
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In 1896 at Athens was weightlifting introduced in Olympics. Weightlifting has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the 1920 Summer Olympics, as well as twice before then. It debuted at the 1896 Summer Olympics, in Athens, Greece, and was also an event at the 1904 Games.