| Official Name | The XI Olympic Winter Games |
| Host City | Sapporo, Japan |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Event Dates | 3 to 13 February 1972 |
| Number of Participating Nations (NOCs) | 35 |
| Total Athletes | 1,006 athletes |
| Men Athletes | 801 |
| Women Athletes | 205 |
| Sports / Disciplines | 6 sports, 10 disciplines |
| Total Events | 35 medal events |
| Main Stadium (Opening & Closing Ceremony) |
Makomanai Open Stadium |
| Other Host Zones |
Teine, Eniwa, and Mikaho |
| Opening Ceremony | 3 February 1972 |
| Closing Ceremony | 13 February 1972 |
| Olympic Motto | - |
| Official Mascot |
None (first Games without an official mascot) |
| Official Emblem | Sapporo 1972 Emblem |
| Official Torch | Sapporo 1972 Torch |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC +9) |
| Firsts & Records |
First Winter Olympics held in Asia and first to use electronic timing and photo-finish technology |
| Top Medal-Winning Nation | Soviet Union (8 gold medals) |
| Total Medals Awarded | 105 |
| Key Venues |
Makomanai Ice Arena, Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, Teine Alpine Ski Area |
| Economic & Tourism Impact |
Helped establish Sapporo as an international winter sports destination |
| Sustainability Focus |
Long-term use of sports venues and urban development legacy |
| Official Website |
https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/sapporo-1972/ |
