Introduction Flashcards
Who provides sports facilities in the UK?
Local government
Private companies
What type of sports facilities can you find in the UK?
Swimming pools
Tennis courts
Football pitches
Dry ski slopes
Gymnasiums
Which famous sports originated from Britain?
Cricket
Football
Golf
Lawn tennis
Rugby
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympics?
3 times
What years did the UK host the Olympics?
1908
1948
2012
Where was the main site for the 2012 Olympics?
East London
Stratford
Where did the UK finish on the medal table of the 2012 Olympics?
3rd
From who’s work do the Paralympics originate?
Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman
What did Dr Guttman develop?
New methods of treatment
for people with spinal injuries
What nationality was Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman?
German
Refugee
Which hospital did Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman work at?
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Which county is Stoke Mandeville Hospital in?
Buckinghamshire
