1984 Winter Olympics

The XIV Olympic Winter Games were held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, from February 8 to 19, 1984. They were the first Winter Olympics hosted by a socialist state.

1984 Winter Olympics venues: The sports facilities used for the 1984 Winter Olympics in and around Sarajevo. These sites hosted competitions across the Sarajevo region.
Olympic bidding: The process by which cities seek to host the Olympic Games. Sarajevo won the 1984 Winter Games after competing against other candidate cities.
Opening ceremony of the 1984 Winter Olympics: The ceremony that formally opened the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo on February 8. It marked the start of the Games before a large international audience.
Olympic legacy: The lasting effects of hosting or participating in the Olympic Games. Sarajevo’s venues and global exposure outlasted the twelve days of competition.
Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics: The alpine skiing competitions held at Jahorina and Bjelašnica during the 1984 Winter Olympics. The events brought technical skiing courses to mountains near Sarajevo.
Sarajevo: The capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city hosted the Games and coordinated events at nearby mountain venues.
Closing ceremony of the 1984 Winter Olympics: The ceremony that formally ended the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo on February 19. It concluded the competition and passed the Olympic flag to the next host.
Bosnian War: The 1992–1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina following Yugoslavia’s breakup. The war damaged several Olympic venues and transformed Sarajevo after the Games.
Figure skating at the 1984 Winter Olympics: The figure skating competitions held during the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. The competition included the Olympic debut of the ice dance event.
1984 Winter Olympics bid: Sarajevo’s successful campaign to host the 1984 Winter Olympics. The bid brought the Winter Games to Yugoslavia for the first time.

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