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Amsterdam celebrates 100 years of the Olympic Games

Amsterdam celebrates 100 years of the Olympic Games

Amsterdam will celebrate the 100th anniversary of hosting the Olympic Games with a large-scale sporting event in 2028. The festivities are scheduled to run from April through October of that year.

Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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