Olympics- China Flashcards
When did China host the summer olympics?
2008-XXIX olympics
Which were the two olympics , in which many athlete’s didn’t participate due to the Cold war?
1980 Moscow olympics
1984 Los angeles Games
Who was the only Indian athlete in Beijing winter games 2022?Who was made the flag bearer of china, which triggered a diplomatic boycott by India?
Alpine skier - Arif Khan
Qi Fabao
Who was the chinese tennis star, who was allegedly sexually abused by a CCP member due to which many wester countries conducted a diplomatic boycott?
Peng Shuai
Who are the hosts of the next 3 summer olympics?
2024- Paris,France
2028- LA , USA
2032- Brisbane , Australia
When was the International Olympic committee formed?when and where was the first modern olympic games held?
1894
1896- Athens , Greece
Where is the HQ of IOC?what are the mandatory languages of communication in the IOC?
Luasanne, Switzerland
Either French or English
What is the retirement age of a member of the IOC?
75 , since 1965
before 1965 it was life long
Who is the president of IOC?what is the term of the president , What is the term for vice-president ?How many members are part of the Executive board?
Thomas Bach, 8 years
4 years for all the 4 vice presidents
6 members
How many members are currently present in the IOC?
103 members, 45 honorary members and 2 honour members
Who is the first indian women to join the IOC?
Nita Ambani in 2016
got in because $$$$$
Who is the host of the next winter olympics?When and where was the first Winter olympics held?
Italy(Milano Cortina)
France,Chamonix in 1924
Which was the first olympic games, in which all participating countries sent women athletes?
2012, London olympics
What does the 5 rings of the olympic symbol , signify?who designed it?
It was designed by, Baron Pierre de coubertin
the rings represent the 5 continents of the world
how many colours are present in the Olympic flag?
6 colours- Blue, Black, Red, Green and yellow and the white background
These colours were choosen as every country in the world has atleast one of these colours in thier flag
How many countries have hosted the olympic games so far?
23 countries
Who was the mascot for the Olympic winter games, 2022?Who was the first ever mascot of the olympic games?
Bing Dwen Dwen, 2022
Shuey Rhon Rhon, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Mascot.
Waldi-dachshund for 1972 games in Munich
What was the name of the medals for 2022 winter games?
Tong Xin - Together as one
When were the olympic games canceled?who is the youngest olympian ?
1916(WW I)
1940, 1944 (WW II)
Greek gymnast Dimitrios Loundras(10) at 1896 athens
