General Knowledge
What are the Olympic Games?
The Olympic Games are an international sports competition.
Name one sport that is played in the Summer Olympic Games.
Example answers: athletics, swimming, football, gymnastics.
Can professional athletes compete in the Olympic Games today?
Yes, professional athletes can compete today.
What is the name of the Olympic flame?
It is called the Olympic flame.
What are the names of the Italian cities hosting the Winter Olympics?
The host cities are Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
How often do the Olympic Games take place?
The Olympic Games take place every four years. (Summer and Winter alternate every two years)
Name one sport that is played in the Winter Olympic Games.
Example answers: skiing, ice hockey, skating, snowboarding.
What country do athletes represent at the Olympic Games?
They represent their own country.
What colors are the five rings that symbolize the Games?
Which two winter sports use skis?
Cross-country skiing and alpine skiing.
During Summer and Winter, they alternate avery two years.
Can men and women compete in the same Olympic sports?
Yes, they can. (Often in separate events; some are mixed events.)
Who won the most olympic medals in history?
Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals ever.
🥇 Total medals: 28
🏆 Gold medals: 23
🥈 Silver: 3
🥉 Bronze: 2
🏊 Sport: Swimming
📅 Olympics: 2004 (Athens), 2008 (Beijing), 2012 (London), 2016 (Rio)
What country has won the most Olympic medals overall?
The United States has won the most Olympic medals.
In what part of Europe is Italy located in?
Italy is located in the southern part of Europe.
What are the five Olympic rings a symbol of?
The five rings represent the five continents of the world.
What equipment do athletes need for fencing?
A sword (foil, épée, or sabre), mask, and protective clothing.
What canadian athelete has won the most olympic medals?
Penny Oleksiak has won 7 Olympic medals in her career (across the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics) — the most of any Canadian athlete to date.
Why are the Olympic Games important for people around the world?
They are important because they bring countries together and promote peace and friendship.
How can the Olympic Games help tourism in Italy?
They bring many visitors and help people learn about Italy.
In which country did the ancient Olympic Games begin?
The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece.
Which sport needs strength? Which sport needs speed?
Weightlifting needs strength. Sprinting needs speed.
Why do athletes carry the Olympic torch before the Games start?
Athletes carry the torch to show peace and unity.
What city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens.
What country has the most chances of winning the Olympic Winter Games in Italy?
Norway
Norway is widely favored as the top country for most gold medals and overall medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics — leading most betting markets and medal forecasts.
Historical dominance in Nordic skiing, biathlon, speed skating, and other winter sports gives them a strong edge.