the Olympic rings
how many olympic rings are there?
five
in Olympia
How old was Dimitrios Loundras when he took part in the 1896 Olympics
He was 10 years old
What is the host country of the 2024 OG?
France
What colour are the olympic rings?
yellow, black, green, red, blue
Is the olympic torch lit a few days before the games?
No, it is lit a few months before the games (121 days).
Who is the youngest athlete in the world?
Gymnast Dimitrios Loundras
Where did the opening ceremony take place?
it took place on the river Seine
What year did the olympic rings appear?
in 1913
Is the torch carried from Greece to the host city by 1 person?
No, by one person after another.
Is it possible to participate in both Olympics and Paralympics , prove it.
Yes, It is. Natalia Partyka did it, she competed in table tennis competitions.
How many sports were included in the Paris games?
32 (28 core sports and 4 optional sports)
Who introduced the olympic rings?
Pierre de Coubertin
What is the destination of the flame?
the hosting city
What new sport (sports) is added to the Olympic sports?
skateboarding, surfing, karate, basketball, climbing
What was the largest sport in the Paralympics?
Para athletics
What do they symbolise?
They symbolise the Olympic movement/ 5 continents and people meeting.
Is there only one torch?
No, several torches are made because each torchbearer is given their own torch.
Where did the OG take place 14 years ago? Were they summer or winter games?
The OG took place in Sydney, they were summer games
Sky Brown skateboarding, track cyclist Sir Jason Kenny, Benjamin Proud and Duncan Scott swimming,