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