The first modern Olympic Winter Games took place in Chamonix, France, in 1924. This event marked the formal inception of winter sports competitions, featuring various events like skiing, ice hockey, and figure skating. The decision to create separate winter games followed the success of the summer Olympics and aimed to promote winter sports on a global scale. Since then, the Winter Olympics have evolved, adding new sports and disciplines, and have become a stage for athletes to showcase their skills and achieve national pride.