Which of these events made their Olympic debut this year?
Archery
Weightlifting
Skateboarding
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Which Olympic event would you most like to take part in? Answer in a full sentence.
Own Answer
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Synchronised diving is an Olympic event, but what does 'synchronised' mean?
Happens at the same time.
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Which of these isn't a cycling event at the Olympics?
Rowing
Road
Mountain Bike
BMX
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What are the medals called for first, second and third place?
Gold, silver and bronze
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Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
badminton
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How often are the Olympics usually held?
Every 4 years
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Name two sports that require a racket.
Tennis and badminton
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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
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11,000 athletes participated in the Olympic games this year. What does participated mean? Use it in a sentence.
take part or join in
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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.
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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.
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Which Olympic event would be mentally and physically challenging? Why?
Own Answer
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Name an athletics event that take place on a race track?
Sprint, hurdles or relay
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A player in football (soccer) or field hockey whose special role is to stop the ball from entering the goal is called a...