History
When did the first Olympics hold?
The earliest reliable date that recorded history gives for the first Olympics is 776 B.C.
What is another name for the Olympic logo?
The Olympic rings.
What did the winners get in the ancient Olympics?
They were awarded with an olive branch and a silver medal.
What is the Olympic Movement?
The Olympic Movement includes a large number of national and international sporting organizations and federations.
What does the Opening Ceremony include?
The ceremony typically starts with the hoisting of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem. The host nation then presents artistic displays of music, singing, dance, and theater representative of its culture.
Where did the original Olympics take place?
In Olympia, Greece
What is the Olympic rings consisted of?
It consists of five intertwined rings and represents the unity of the five inhabited continents (America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe).
When did the medals first use?
Medals were not used in the ancient games but have been used since the modern Olympic Games began in 1896.
What does IOC stand for?
The International Olympic Committee.
Who always is the last to enter the Opening Ceremonies?
The host country's athletes are always the last to enter.
Why are Olympics held every 4 years?
The Olympic Games are held every fours to respect the ancient origins of the Olympic Games, which were held every four years at Olympia. The four-year interval between the Ancient Games editions was named an “Olympiad”, and was used for dating purposes.
What are the colors of the rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green, and red—over a white field forms the Olympic flag.
In what years did three medals were inytroduced to be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed athletes in each event?
What does IOC responsible for?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for selecting the host city.
When does the Closing Ceremony take place?
The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games takes place after all sporting events have concluded.
Did the original Olympics wear clothes?
The male athletes did not wear any clothes and competed naked.
When did the Olympic rings design?
What is the Olympic Flag?
The five Olympic rings are depicted on a white background to form the Olympic Flag.
What are three major elements does the Olympic Movement make of?
International Federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), Organizing Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs).
True or False: In the Closing Ceremony, three national flags are hoisted while the corresponding national anthems are played. The flag of Greece to honor the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The flag of the current host country. The flag of the country hosting the next Summer or Winter Olympic Games is also flown.
True.
What is the motto of the Olympics?
Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together
When did the Olympic rings first use?
The flag is carried in procession during the Opening Ceremony of the Games and then flies throughout the duration of the Games. During the Closing Ceremony, the flag is presented to a representative of the next host nation.
What are the official languages of the Olympic Movement?
French and English.
Who makes the closing speeches?
The president of the organizing committee and the IOC president make their closing speeches.