Olympics and Paralympics

When was the first Olympic games?

• 3rd May 1754

• 6th April 1896

• 8th June 2010

• 1st April 1996

How often is the Olympics/Paralympics held?

• Every year

• Every 6 years

• Every month

• Every 4 years

Which of the following athletes won gold in super Saturday at London 2012 Olympics?

• Greg Rutherford

• Rebecca Adlington

• Mo Farah

• Jessica Ennis

When was the first Paralympics games held?

• 1920

• 1880

• 1960

• 2000

Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?

• Gymnastics

• Cricket

• Cycling

• Swimming

Where were the Olympic/Paralympic games held in 2016?

• Athens

• London

• China

• Brazil

Which country won the most gold medals in the 2016 Olympics?

• Great Britain

• China

• Russia

• USA

What are the five colours of the Olympic rings?

• Yellow, purple, green, brown, blue

• Red, yellow, black, blue, grey

• Black, yellow, red, green, blue

Which is the correct symbol for the paralympics?

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Which of the following ARE Paralympic sports? (taken from the current list for 2021)

• Goalball

• Paracanoe

• Parasnooker

• Boccia