Sports (Flag Football, Taekwondo, Basketball)
How many flags are on you in flag football?
2
What does the Torch symbolize?
Peace and Friendship
When were the first rules written in the modern Olympics?
1896
When did the modern Olympic logo adapt?
1913
What does USOC stand for?
United States Olympic Committee
Who pays for the equipment in the Olympics?
sponsors
What sport is held at a ski resort?
Skiing
What is wheelchair basketball?
Play basketball in a wheelchair
During which war was flag football invented?
World War II
What is the history of the Torch?
Derived from the Ancient Games
What was the rule that was changed after a controversial finish?
Moving the finish line to Windsor Castle in London
What sports were added to the Rio de Janeiro Games ? (two correct answers)
Rugby Sevens & Golf
How much do Olympians have to pay for travel, housing, and food during the Olympics?
Free
How many sports are in the Paralympics?
28
When did skateboarding become an olympic sport?
2020
How many teams play at the same time?
2 teams
What do you do in taekwondo?
Strike your opponent
How is the main Olympic Torch lit?
Using a mirror and the sun
What is the penalty for an athlete who tests positive for a banned substance after winning a medal at the Olympic Games?
They will be banned, preventing them from going back to the Olympic games.
What continent does the blue ring stand for?
Europe
About how many people travel to see the Olympics?
15.3 million
What year was the first Paralympics held?
1960
Who was the first person to land a 900 on a skateboard?
Tony Hawk
When was wheelchair basketball invented?
1946
What is the maximum number of players on the court in 3v3 basketball?
6
What happens to the Torch is lit?
It keeps burning until the end of the games
In the sport of boxing, what are the criteria used to determine the winner of a match if there is no knockout?
If there is no knockout, the winner is chosen by the judges on their clean punching and their defense
How many medals were awarded in the Rio 2016 Olympics (gold, silver & bronze)?
2488
About how many Olympians stay in the Olympic Village?
about 14 500
How much does an average summer Olympic cost?
24-50 billion
When was the first BMX olympics held?
2008
Who invented wheelchair basketball?
Sir Ludwig Guttman
How long is a 3v3 basketball game?
10 minutes
Where did the Torch burn in the Ancient Greek games?
On the altar of Hestia
In which Olympic Games was the first athlete caught doping and subsequently disqualified?
1968, Mexico City.
Who made the Olympic logo?
Pierre de Coubertin
About how many meals will be prepared at the Olympics?
13 million
How many people watch the Winter Olympics?
over 2 billion
Who has won the most gold medals in bmx ?
Garrett Reynolds
In which states were the first games of wheelchair basketball played?
California & Massachusetts