Lorenzo The Summer Olympic Games

Questions:

1. How often are the summer Olympic Games held?

• The summer Olympic Games are held every four years

2. In which three years did World Wars cause the cancellation of the Olympic Games?

• 1916, 1940 and 1944 games were the three years did World Wars cause the cancellation of the Olympic Games

3. What does IOC stand for?

• International Olympic Committee

4. What does the winner of each event receive?

• The winner of each event receive  Olympic Gold medal

5. Who founded the IOC in 1894?

• Baron pierre de Coubertin founded the IOC

6. In which country were the rst Olympic Games (the ancient Olympics) held?

• The first olympic game were held in olympic greece

7. Approximately how many competitors will compete at the Rio Olympic Games?

• More than 10,000 athletes from 207 nations will compete in over 300 events during the Rio Olympic Games