When and where was basketball introduced in Olympics as a medal event?

1992 at Barcilona
1928 at Paris
1936 at Berlin
1900 at Athens

Basketball was first introduced in the Olympics as a medal event in 1936 at the Berlin Summer Olympics. The United States won the gold medal, followed by Canada and Mexico.

The first Olympic basketball game was played on July 7, 1936, at the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. The United States defeated France 36-21.

The following is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: 1992 at Barcelona. Basketball was not a medal event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
  • Option B: 1928 at Paris. Basketball was not a medal event at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Paris.
  • Option C: 1936 at Berlin. Basketball was first introduced in the Olympics as a medal event in 1936 at the Berlin Summer Olympics.
  • Option D: 1900 at Athens. Basketball was not a medal event at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Athens.
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