Olympic Sports Overview

Tap or click on cards to flip them and reveal the answers. You can use arrow keys as well.

  • Loading folders...
1/15 cards
What are the Olympic sports?
Click to flip
Olympic sports include a variety of competitions such as athletics, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, and more across both summer and winter games.
Click to flip
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
Click to flip
The Summer Olympic Games are held every four years.
Click to flip
What is the importance of the Olympics?
Click to flip
The Olympics promote unity, sportsmanship, and international competition among athletes from around the world.
Click to flip
How many sports are in the Summer Olympics?
Click to flip
There are typically around 33 sports in the Summer Olympics, though this can vary as new sports are added or removed.
Click to flip
Can you name a new sport added to the Olympics?
Click to flip
Skateboarding was added to the Olympics in 2020.
Click to flip
How many events are there in the Athletics category of the Olympics?
Click to flip
There are 48 events in the Athletics category of the Summer Olympics.
Click to flip
When were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Click to flip
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Click to flip
Which city hosted the first modern Olympics?
Click to flip
Athens, Greece hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.
Click to flip
Which Olympic sport includes a balance beam competition?
Click to flip
Gymnastics includes the balance beam competition.
Click to flip
What is the Olympic motto?
Click to flip
The Olympic motto is 'Citius, Altius, Fortius,' which means 'Faster, Higher, Stronger.'
Click to flip
Which organization is responsible for the Olympic Games?
Click to flip
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for organizing the Olympic Games.
Click to flip
What are the Winter Olympic sports?
Click to flip
Winter Olympic sports include skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, figure skating, and biathlon, among others.
Click to flip
How has the location of the Olympics affected the sports included?
Click to flip
The location can influence the inclusion of certain sports popular in that region or suitable to its climate, like skiing in winter locations.
Click to flip
What is the significance of the Olympic rings?
Click to flip
The five interlocking rings represent the unity of the five continents.
Click to flip
What sport combines cross-country skiing and shooting?
Click to flip
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Click to flip

Need More Study Materials?

Go back to the chat to generate additional resources.

Create More Resources