History of global sporting events Flashcards

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Baron Pierre De Coubertin

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1896 in Athens
Healthy competition and devoid of politics
Taking part more important than winning

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Founder of Olympic games

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Baron Pierre De Coubertin

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International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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Created in 1894: Paris Congress
Administers Olympic movement
Select host cities

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British Olympic Association (BOA)

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Formed in 1905
Plan and execute GB teams
Support team GB
Work with governing bodies
Develop Olympic movement in UK

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Paralympic Games

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Rome 1960
Sports competition for 2nd world war victims with back injuries in Stoke Mandeville UK

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