Look at the Olympics scientifically: Do you know these 9 little-known facts about the Olympics?

At the 33rd Summer Olympic Games held in Paris, France, Chinese athletes fought bravely and won glory for the country! In this Olympic Games, 405 Chinese athletes participated in 30 major events, 42 sub-events and 236 minor events. This is also the Olympic Games with the largest number of minor events participated by the Chinese sports delegation abroad.

When enjoying the wonderful events, have you ever wondered about the following questions, such as: Why do swimming competitions require lifeguards? Can't table tennis players wear white sportswear? Is the sand used in beach volleyball ordinary sand? ...

Don’t worry, follow us to uncover the scientific mysteries of the Olympic Games and get more Olympic trivia to make watching the games more interesting!

Expert support : (sorted in order of content appearance)

Liao Ting, Professor of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Lan Tong, Professor of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Gao Weifeng, Associate Professor, Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Xue Xinxuan, Professor of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Li Huanyu Professor of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Li Fang Professor of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education

Planning and production :

Shi Wenhui

Production :

Science Popularization China X Chinese Society of Sports Science