Olympic Basics
Where are the Olympics this year
Italie
This sport involves skating on ice while performing jumps, spins, and routines to music.
Le patinage artistique
In this sport, athletes slide feet‑first on a sled down an icy track.
Le luge
This country is known for its dominance in cross‑country skiing and biathlon.
Norvège (Norway)
This year marks the first time the Winter Olympics were held
1924
In this sport, players use brooms to sweep ice while sliding a heavy stone toward a target.
Le curling
This sliding sport features a team pushing a sled before jumping in headfirst.
Le bobsleigh
This flame is lit during the opening ceremony and burns throughout the Games.
La flamme Olympique
This country hosted the very first Winter Olympic Games.
France
This sport features short races on ice skates around an oval track.
Le patinage vitesse
Athletes compete in teams on ice with sticks.
Le hockey
Athletes from this many continents can be represented in the Olympics.
5 (cinq)
The number of days the Olympics lasts.
17 jours
Athletes ski down steep hills as quickly as possible in this thrilling sport.
Le ski alpin
The word for ice in French
Glace
The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in this country
Chine (China)
This symbol made up of five interlocking rings represents the Olympic Games.
Les anneaux olympiques
(Olympic Rings)
This sport involves a person sledding head-first down a race track.
Le skeleton
The word for snow in French (can you spell it?)
La neige
The 2010 Winter Olympics were hosted in this Canadian city.
Vancouver