OLYMPICS
When were the the first Olympics in France held?
1924 Winter Olympics
What does FIFA stand for?
France of the Federation Internationale de Football
What is the Tour de France?
A vigorous cycling race that takes place throughout France and Europe.
About how many athletes in France are licensed to play?
about 16,000,000
True or False? Sports are apart of many people's lives in France
True, French people are very active and are very nationalistic when it comes to sports.
How often do the Olympics take place?
Every 4 years
When was the first FIFA World Cup held?
July 13th, 1930 (France vs. Mexico, 4-0 France)
What year was the first Tour de France held?
1903
What year did the French government create a spot for sports?
1963
How were sports spread in France?
School boys played them and developed them in public schools.
How many total medals has France won in the Olympics?
716
What year was FIFA founded?
1904 in Paris France
Who won the first Tour de France?
Maurice Garin
What part of French government is in charge of sports?
The Ministry for Health and Sports
Where did France find their passion for globalized sports?
The British were doing it and the French found their sports interesting.
Where and when were the first Olympic revival games held?
Athens in 1896
How many confederations are there in FIFA? Name them.
8 confederations. UEFA (Europe), CAF (Africa), CONCACAF (North and Central America), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (New Zealand and South Pacific island nations) and AFC (Asia).
How long does the Tour de France last?
21 days
Who is responsible for implementing government policy on sports?
The State Secretariat
What is the Roland Garros?
A world famous tennis tournament held in Paris, France.
Who created the modern Olympics?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Who was the first President of FIFA?
Robert Guérin
What drugs were used to enhance 20th century cyclists?
Cocaine and Chloroform
What does CNOSF stand for?
The comite national olympique et sportif francais, or French National Olympic and Sports Committee
What is the Six Nations Championship?
A rugby tournament where France, England, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales compete for the rugby title. France has won the last 17.