2014 Winter Olympics
| Host city | Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia |
|---|---|
| Nations | 88 |
| Athletes | 2,873 |
| Events | 98 in 7 sports (15 disciplines) |
| Opening | 7 February |
What country was the Olympics held in 2014?
Russia
Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Sochi, Russia, that took place February 7–23, 2014. The Sochi Games were the 22nd occurrence of the Olympic Winter Games.
Where did the Winter Olympics take place in 2014?
Grey represents countries that did not participate. The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event held in Sochi, Russia, from 7 to 23 February. A total of 2,873 athletes from 88 nations participated in 98 events in 7 sports across 15 different disciplines.
How many countries are in the Winter Olympics?
Not surprisingly, most of the absentees are tropical countries where there are fewer chances to practice winter sports. However, there are some exceptions (see map below). This year there will be a total of 88 nations participating in the Olympics – a record high for the Winter games.
Who are the countries in the Sochi Olympics?
Click to enlarge: Nations attending the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in green; first time Winter Olympics attendees in bright green; ineligible countries/territories in gray. By Evan Centanni, from public domain base map.
When do the Winter Olympics start in Sochi?
Subscribe now! The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia officially begin tonight (Feb. 7), and it wouldn’t be an Olympic opening ceremony without the Parade of Nations. But how many countries are there in the games, and is everyone included? Read on for an exclusive guide to the roster of Olympic Nations….
Grey represents countries that did not participate. The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event held in Sochi, Russia, from 7 to 23 February. A total of 2,873 athletes from 88 nations participated in 98 events in 7 sports across 15 different disciplines.
Not surprisingly, most of the absentees are tropical countries where there are fewer chances to practice winter sports. However, there are some exceptions (see map below). This year there will be a total of 88 nations participating in the Olympics – a record high for the Winter games.
Click to enlarge: Nations attending the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in green; first time Winter Olympics attendees in bright green; ineligible countries/territories in gray. By Evan Centanni, from public domain base map.
Subscribe now! The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia officially begin tonight (Feb. 7), and it wouldn’t be an Olympic opening ceremony without the Parade of Nations. But how many countries are there in the games, and is everyone included? Read on for an exclusive guide to the roster of Olympic Nations….
