background and aims

Question 1

what are the olympic values?

Answer 1

(Rhinos, Eat, French, Crabs, Down, In, Equador)
Respect
Equality
Friendship
Courage
Determination
Inspiration
Excellence

Question 2

what are the paralympic values?

Answer 2

DICE
Determination
Inspiration
Courage
Equality

Question 3

what are the aims of the olympic games?

Answer 3

1) to promote the development of physical and moral qualities
2) to spread the olympic principles
3) to educate young people through sport
4) to bring together athletes of the world

Question 4

whats the difference between the British Olympic Association (BOA) and International Olympic Committee (IOC)?

Answer 4

IOC:
- the umbrella organisation of the olympic movement
- observes, bids and selects finalists
- administers the olympic movement

BOA:
- works on olympic bids
- promotes each olympics
- organises and selects team GB
- works with the IOC and UK sport