The Winter Olympic Games, also known as the Winter Olympics, has been held every four years since 1924. The event is a multi-sport competition that includes various winter sports such as skiing, ice skating, and hockey. Some alternative terms for Winter Olympic Games include the Winter Games, WOG, Winter Olympics, or simply Olympics. Other synonymous terms are Winter Olympiad, White Games, Snow Games, or even Mountain Olympics. Whatever terminology one uses, the Winter Olympic Games is one of the most hotly-anticipated global sporting events, showcasing the best winter athletes from around the world competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals.