Which of these events made their Olympic debut this year?
Skateboarding
Weightlifting
Archery
Which Olympic event would you most like to take part in? Answer in a full sentence.
Own Answer
Synchronised diving is an Olympic event, but what does 'synchronised' mean?
Happens at the same time.
Which of these isn't a cycling event at the Olympics?
Rowing
BMX
Mountain Bike
Road
What are the medals called for first, second and third place?
Gold, silver and bronze
Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
badminton
How often are the Olympics usually held?
Every 4 years
Name two sports that require a racket.
Tennis and badminton
Would you rather compete in a wrestling, sailing or trampoline competition? Why? Use 'because' and 'whereas' in your answer.
Your own answer with a reason
11,000 athletes participated in the Olympic games this year. What does participated mean? Use it in a sentence.
take part or join in
Cocona (Kokona) Hiraki, aged 12, made history by becoming the youngest medalist in Japan. What does 'made history' mean? Can you name any Olympic medalists from your country?
To do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history.
Name two sports that can take place in a stadium and three that can't.
Football and athletic events can take place in a stadium. Sailing, surfing and skateboarding can't.
Which Olympic event would be mentally and physically challenging? Why?
Own Answer
Name an athletics event that take place on a race track?
Sprint, hurdles or relay
A player in football (soccer) or field hockey whose special role is to stop the ball from entering the goal is called a...
goalkeeper
The long jump is an Olympic event. True or False?
True
