VOICED: Olympics: Mongolia looks for medals shine

Mongolia is leveraging its mining boom to play a significant role in the Olympics by providing minerals for the London Games' medals. The country's economic growth is tied to mining, which, despite environmental concerns, is a source of national pride. Mongolia has a history of Olympic success, with aspirations to win more medals in sports like judo and boxing. The nation aims to host its own Olympics by 2040, focusing on bringing home more medals.

What is the source of the minerals used for the London Olympic medals?

• The Gobi desert in Mongolia

• The Sahara desert

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Amazon rainforest

Which company is involved in the sponsorship deal for the Olympic medals?

• Anglo American

• Rio Tinto

• Vale

• BHP Billiton

What are the environmental concerns associated with Mongolia's mining boom?

• Water contamination

• Noise pollution

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

In which sports did Mongolia win gold medals at the 2008 Olympics?

• Judo and boxing

• Cycling and gymnastics

• Swimming and athletics

• Wrestling and shooting

By what year does Mongolia aim to host its first Olympics?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

• 2060