Emergence And Evolution Of Modern Sport

Question 1

Aims of the Olympics

Answer 1

Promote the physical and moral qualities of sport
Spread Olympic principles and goodwill
Bring athletes across the world together

Question 2

The Paralympics

Answer 2

Organised as a sports competition involving Second World War veterans with serious bad injuries
First Paralympics was in Sweden in 1976

Question 3

Amateurism and fair play

Answer 3

Games historically for men who could afford the time and money to take part
It was all about taking part and training was seen as bad as cheating as it was a privilege