Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sydney
The Correct Answer is Sydney. - The 2000 Summer Olympics was an international multi-sport event held from 15 September to 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- It was the second time the Summer Olympics were held in Australia, and in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The United States topped the medal table, followed by Russia and China.
- Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were an intrinsic part of a religious festival.
- The architect of the modern Olympics Games was Pierre, baron de Coubertin.
- The Olympics have been held every four years since 1948.
- The honour of holding the Olympic Games is entrusted to a city, not to a country.
- The choice of the city lies solely with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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