Modern Olympic Games

    1. When & where did the Modern Olympic games start?

    2. What are the three Olympic values?

    3. What does IOC mean?

    4. Who founded the IOC in 1894?

    5. What is the most important role of the IOC? Explain this in your own word.

    6. Who is the current President of the IOC?

    7. How many national Olympic Committees are there?

    8. Which cities will host the next Winter Games and the Next Summer Games? And when are they?

    9. Who is the most successful Olympic Athlete ever and in which sport did/does he compete? How many medals has he won?

    10. Find a picture of the Olympic flag and explain what the rings symbolize.

    11. At which Olympic Games was the Olympic flame introduced?

    12. Why weren’t there Olympic Games held in 1916, 1940 and 1944?

    13. Which was the darkest day in Olympic history and why?

    14. Mention 3 Olympic symbols and rituals.

    15. When & where did the first Olympic Winter Games take place?

    16. How many countries and participant were there at the 1896 Olympic Games? And how many were there in London 2012?

    17. Look up the Olympic creed

    18. How many sports, disciplines and events are there in the Olympic Summer Games?

    19. What was the first time when women were allowed to compete at the Olympic Summer Games?

    20. When was the first time every country sent female participants to the Games?

    21. Which is the only Olympic Program that features men and women competing together? If you don’t know this sport, look it up and explain it.

    22. During the opening ceremony one athlete recites the Olympic oath on behalf of all the athletes. What does this oath state?

    23. Explain why some people want(ed) to boycott the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi.