What Were the Winter Olympics 2021
The 2021 Winter Olympics were officially called the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. They were held in Beijing, China, from February 4 to February 20, 2022, under the IOC designation "Beijing 2022". The event featured 109 medal events across seven sports and 15 disciplines.
Why Were They Called 2021
The Games were postponed by one year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The International Olympic Committee kept the original "2022" branding for the event itself, but many media and reference sources continued to use "2021" when discussing the postponement decision and preparations.
Key Facts and Results
Beijing became the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. Norway topped the medal table, followed by Germany and the United States. New events included mixed team aerials, women's monobob, and short track mixed team relay. Strict COVID protocols, including closed-loop management and regular testing, governed the Games. For official results and records, see the IOC overview at https://www.olympics.com/olympic-games/beijing-2022/results
