The olympics and ancient games
What country hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Greece
What city hosted the 2000 Olympic Games?
Sydney
What do the Paralympic Games celebrate?
Athletic ability of people with disabilities
What are the three points of the "Golden Triangle" in sport?
Sport, Media, Sponsors
What does “commercialisation of sport” mean?
Turning sport into a business to make money
What were the Olympic Games originally held to honour in Ancient Greece?
The gods (especially Zeus)
Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Rio de Janeiro
What’s a key difference between the Winter and Summer Olympics?
Winter focuses on snow and ice sports
What is one benefit of commercialisation in sport?
More funding / Better facilities / Media exposure
Give one example of how culture can influence sport.
Traditional sports / beliefs about gender / celebrations
Name one key difference between the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games.
Only men competed in Ancient Games / No teams / Religious focus
Which country will host the 2024 Summer Olympics?
France (Paris)
What is one reason why the Paralympic Games have historically received less attention than the Olympic Games.
less media coverage, fewer sponsorship opportunities, lower public awareness, bias in sport culture
How does the media impact the popularity of a sport?
Increased coverage boosts interest/viewership
Name one factor that affects the development of a sport in a country.
Funding, climate, access, cultural interest
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
The five inhabited continents united by sport
Which Olympics were delayed due to COVID-19?
Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021)
Why are some people critical of the Winter Olympics when it comes to fairness and access?
It’s harder for low-income nations to compete due to cost and location
Name one way sponsors benefit from being involved in sport.
Brand exposure / Advertising / Sales
How does cultural diversity benefit international sporting events?
Increases global participation and inclusion
What ancient Greek city was home to the original Olympic Games?
Olympia
Which Olympic Games were the first to include both the Paralympics and Olympics in the same city and year?
2012 London - integrating planning and promotion of both games
How can politics influence international sporting events?
Boycotts, funding, bans, propaganda
How are the media and sponsorship linked in international sport?
Media coverage attracts sponsors → funding grows
Why might some sports be less developed in certain countries?
Lack of funding, facilities, interest, or support