The 2021 Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, were originally scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan from July 24 to August 9, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the games were postponed to the summer of 2021, running from July 23 to August 8, 2021.The decision to postpone the Olympics was made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in March 2020, as the pandemic was rapidly spreading around the world. The IOC stated that the decision was made in order to protect the health and safety of the athletes, as well as the general public. The postponement was also intended to give countries more time to prepare for the games and to alleviate the pressure on the health care systems in the host country.The 2021 Olympics will take place at several venues throughout Tokyo, including the New National Stadium, which will serve as the main venue for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as track and field events. Other venues include the Ariake Arena for volleyball and the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza for badminton.Despite the postponement, the 2021 Olympics are expected to be a major event, with athletes from around the world competing in various sports such as swimming, gymnastics, and track and field. The games will also feature the return of some sports that were not included in the 2016 Olympics, such as baseball and softball.The 2021 Olympics will also be a major event for Japan, as it will be the second time that the country has hosted the games, with the first being in 1964. The games are expected to boost the country's economy and bring attention to Japan as a tourist destination. The games also intend to promote peace and unity among nations and inspire the world in this difficult times.In conclusion, the 2021 Olympics were originally scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the games were postponed to the summer of 2021. The games will take place at several venues throughout Tokyo, featuring athletes from around the world competing in various sports and it is expected to be a major event, not just for sports enthusiasts, but also for the host country, Japan, and the world as a whole.