Where was the Games of the XXII Olympiad held?

The Games of the XXII Olympiad were held in Moscow, the capital city of the Soviet Union (now Russia), in 1980. Moscow was chosen as the host city for the Olympics in 1974 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This decision was made in recognition of the Soviet Union's growing influence in the world of sports and its desire to showcase its achievements to the international community. The Moscow Olympics were held from July 19 to August 3, 1980, attracting athletes from around the world who competed in various sporting events and celebrated the spirit of global athletic competition.