Olympic 2020(now 2021) Quiz Can you answer the questions below? Can you name the country where the Olympic Games began in ancient times? Greece This word starts with an "A." It is the name of someone who excels at a sport. Athlete What is the name of the object that carries the Olympic flame? Torch This word starts with an "S." It is a large building in which many sports events are held. What is it called? Stadium Can you name the hot season of the year in which some Olympic Games are held? Summer How many rings are on the Olympics flag? 5 Can you name all the colours on the flag? They begin with the letters “R, G, B, B, Y.” Red, Green, Blue, Black and Yellow. When were the Olympics ring first introduce? 1913 Can you tell me what the Olympic rings stand for? • They represent the 5 continents that competed in the Olympic games. These are Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. • The six colours on the flag, the 5 rings and the white background are also all the colours that appear on every country’s flag. Can you name the country that the Olympics games are in this year? Tokyo This word starts with “M”. He is the mascot for the 2020 Olympics? Miraitowa The top athlete in each event receives a medal coated with this precious metal. What is this metal? Gold Can you name the 5 new sports that will be included in the Olympics? 1 Surfing 2 Skateboarding 3 Sport climbing 4 Karate 5 Baseball/Softball Which of the above sports has been included in the Olympics before? Baseball/Softball How many sports will be represented in the Olympic? 33 Can you name the team sport that involves a big orange ball and a hoop? It is included in the summer Olympics. Basketball Where will the 2024 Olympics be held at? Paris The second-best athlete in each event receives an object coated with this metal. What is this metal? Silver This word starts with a "P." It was first intended to promote the rehabilitation of soldiers from WW2 and has been held in every Olympic year since 1960. What is the word? Paralympics Can you name the 2 new sports that will be included in the Paralympics? 1 Taekwondo 2 Badminton How many sports will be represented in the Paralympics? 22 Can you name the 6 disability classifications that are used in the Paralympics? 1 Amputee 2. Cerebral palsy 3. Intellectual disability 4. Wheelchair 5. Vision Impairment 6. Others What is the name of the mascot for the Paralympics? Someity What does the Olympic motto Citius-Altius-Fortius mean? Faster-Higher-Stronger The third-best athlete in each event receives an object coated with this metal. What is this metal? Bronze Draw your own Olympic medal, mascot or sporting event. Please post your pictures to www.facebook.com/CharnwoodMuseum .