Sports
How many sports were in the first Winter Olympics?
5
During the early years, not everyone was allowed to compete. Women were only allowed to compete in one sport, which one?
Figure Skating
When were the first Winter Olympic games?
Which country has hosted the most times?
Who scored the “Golden Goal” in men’s ice hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Sidney Crosby
Which Winter Olympic event is raced at speeds over 140 km/h?
Luge, bobsleigh, and alpine skiing
What is the term for brushing the ice in front of the curling stone?
Sweeping
Which year did they start the tradition of passing the torch?
1952
Which city became the first to host both Summer and Winter Olympics?
Beijing, China
What are the colours of the 5 Olympic rings?
Red, blue, yellow, black, and green
Which sport uses a stone that weighs about 20 kg?
Curling
How often do the Winter Olympics happen?
Every 4 years
When did the Winter Olympics start this year?
February 6th 2026
Which country has won the most men’s ice hockey gold medals at the Winter Olympics?
Canada
Which year and location were the warmest Winter Olympics ever recorded?
Sochi, Japan in 2014
Name 3 sports in the winter olympics? (There are 8 total)
Biathalon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Hockey, Luge, Skating, ski Mountaineering, and Skiing
What is the target area called in curling?
The house
What was the only year that Canada won the most gold medals?
2010 in Vancouver
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France
At one point, there were 2 animals involved in the winter games. Which animals were they?
Bonus: What sports were each involved in?
Dogs- Dogsledding
Horses- Skijoring
What is the oldest sport in the Winter Olympics?
Figure skating
It wasn't always called the "Olympics". What was it's name in the beginning?
"International Winter Sports Week"
Which Winter Olympics had the first Olympic mascot?
1968
How many times has Norway taken the lead in medals?
10 times
How many Winter Olympics have there been?
25
How many players are on an olympic hockey team? (Maximum)
25 players
What are the 3 colours of the Olympic medals?
Gold, silver and bronze
What numbers are presented on the olympic logo?
26.
What do the 5 olympic rings represent?
The 5 areas of the world.
What are the mascots names for this year's olympics?
Tina and milo