Olympic games n n n The worlds greatest

Olympic games n n n The world’s greatest international sports games; mean friendship and cooperation among the people of the world; prove that real peace can be achieved through sport

Symbols of the Olympic games are five interlinked rings of different colour. They symbolize five continents : blue colour – Europe black colour – Africa red colour – America yellow colour – Asia Green colour - Australia

The Olympic Motto is Citius , Altius , Fortius

The Olympic Flame is one of the symbols of the Olympic Games. It was put back into life in 1928.

The main values of the Olympic games are Friendship , Perfection , Respect.

Olympic Traditions Шto light the Olympic Flame Шthe host city builds the Olympic Village ШAll the participants and judges of the Olympic Games take the Olympic oath. Шto raise the state flag and to perform the national hymn of the country in honour of the winners.

The Olympic Principle “The most important thing of the Olympic Games is not a victory but participation … “

The Olympic flag has a white background, with five interlaced rings in the centre.

The symbol of Moscow Olympic Games , which were held in 1980 , was a bear.

There are specific Olympic flags that are displayed by cities that will be hosting the next Olympic games.

The Olympic medals awarded to winners are another symbol associated with the Olympic games. The medals are made of gold-plated silver, or bronze , and awarded to the top 3 finishers in a particular event. Each medal for an Olympiad has a common design, decided upon by the organizers for the particular games.

The kotinos is an olive branch, originally of wild olive-tree, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe, introduced by Heracles. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold , silver, or bronze medals. The kotinos tradition was renewed specifically for the Athens 2004 Games.

Olympic Mascots (G ro up wo rk )

Last year Summer Olympic Games were held in London

Not long ago Olympic clock was placed in the centre of Pyatigorsk

Quiz • where were the first Olympic Games ? • what are Olympic symbols ? • how often are the Olympic Games held ? • when were the Olympic Games in Russia ? • where were the last Olympic Games ? • what are summer Olympic sports ? • what are winter Olympic sports ? • where will the next Olympic Games be held ?

Give words associated with Olympic Games

Proverbs about Sport and Health • Good health is above wealth. • A healthy mind in a healthy body. • Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy , wealthy and wise. • An apple a day keeps the doctor away. • …… Continue

“ Olympic Marathon “ ( A trip on the map) Athens • London • Turin • Los Angeles • Barcelona • Moscow • • Munich • Sarajevo • Salt Lake City • Paging • Antwerpen • Berlin

Olympic Games are not only for sportsmen ! • songs • sport dances • poems • games • Competitions with balls , ropes • skipping