What’s the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered

PARIS (AP) — The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules — ones that are ever-evolving. It can be a lot to take in so here, The Associated Press will be answering some of the most asked questions about the Paris Games.

I thought it was the Paris Olympics. Why are so many events … not in Paris?

Most of the events are in or around Paris, but select competitions are scattered around France — or in Tahiti. It’s not uncommon for host cities to tap venues outside municipal limits. It’s down to a few factors: space, appropriate facilities for each discipline, a sustainability commitment that meant only two new

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