What are the Olympic Games The Olympic Games

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What are the Olympic Games? The Olympic Games are a large sporting event held

What are the Olympic Games? The Olympic Games are a large sporting event held every four years. Countries from all over the world compete in different sports to win medals.

When did the Olympic Games start? The first Olympic Games started in ancient Greece

When did the Olympic Games start? The first Olympic Games started in ancient Greece over 2000 years ago.

Where do the Olympic Games take place? The Olympic Games are held in a

Where do the Olympic Games take place? The Olympic Games are held in a different city around the world every four years. 2008 Bejing, China 2012 London, UK In 2008, it was held in Bejing. In 2012, it was held in London. In 2016, it was held in Rio de Janeiro. 2016 Rio de Janerio, Brazil

Tokyo 2020 The Olympic Games had been organised to be held in 2020 in

Tokyo 2020 The Olympic Games had been organised to be held in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. However, due to COVID-19, they had to be postponed so that they could be held safely. They are now taking place in 2021 in Tokyo.

Where is Japan? Japan is a country on the continent of Asia. Japan United

Where is Japan? Japan is a country on the continent of Asia. Japan United Kingdom

The Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony will take place on Friday 23 rd July

The Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony will take place on Friday 23 rd July 2021. This is when everyone comes together to celebrate the games starting. Competitors wave their country’s flag and the Olympic cauldron is lit for the first time. It will stay alight for the whole of the Games.

The Closing Ceremony The closing ceremony is on Sunday 8 th August 2021. The

The Closing Ceremony The closing ceremony is on Sunday 8 th August 2021. The athletes celebrate their successes. Tokyo will hand over the Games to the city of Paris, who will host them in 2024.

Olympic Facts The winners of the events get medals. First place gets a gold

Olympic Facts The winners of the events get medals. First place gets a gold medal. Second place gets a silver medal. Third place gets a bronze medal.

Olympic Facts Lots of countries around the world take part. Some countries are big

Olympic Facts Lots of countries around the world take part. Some countries are big and have many athletes taking part, such as: Australia USA Some countries are smaller and have fewer athletes competing, such as: Cook Islands Saint Kitts and Nevis

Olympic Facts There will be 33 different sports taking place, including football, karate, high

Olympic Facts There will be 33 different sports taking place, including football, karate, high jump, different running events, cycling and swimming.

Olympic Facts After the Olympic Games, there will be a Paralympics. This is where

Olympic Facts After the Olympic Games, there will be a Paralympics. This is where athletes who have disabilities compete in different sports.

What Have You Learnt? Where will the Olympic Games take place? The Olympic Games

What Have You Learnt? Where will the Olympic Games take place? The Olympic Games are being held in Tokyo, Japan. ? What do the winners of the competitions get? The winners get a medal. Gold for first place, silver for second places and bronze for third place. ? How many different sports are there? There are 33 different sports in the 2021 Olympic Games. Can you name one? ?

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