Modern Olympics

Question 1

Origins of the Modern Olympics

Answer 1

-Pierre de Coubertin founded the modern Olympic Games
-He took inspiration from other games such as the Ancient Olympics, The Much Wenlock games, and Public schools
-The first Olympic games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896

Question 2

Cotswold Games

Answer 2

-The Cotswold games were an earlier part of the 17th century, a time where fairs and festivals were a big part of English countryside tradition
-Robert Dover established the Cotswold Games in 1612, and it included activities such as hare coursing, horse racing, shin kicking, and wrestling

Question 3

Much Wenlock Games

Answer 3

-Dr. Penny Brookes believed in the importance of promoting “moral, physical, and intellectual improvements of inhabitants of a town” through encouraging outside recreation and giving out prizes for physical endeavour
-The first Much Wenlock Games were held in 1850 and large prizes were given out for winners every year

Question 4

Olympic games

Answer 4

1.To promote physical development and moral integrity
2. To spread Olympic values across the world and international good will
3. To bring athletes from all across the world to compete in a 4 yearly sporting festival
4. To educate younger generations

Question 5

Olympic Values DECIFER

Answer 5

1. Determination - preservation to succeed despite obstacles of barriers
2. Excellence- Always achieving your best performance
3. Courage - Making personal steps to achieve sporting goals
4. Inspiration- Role models for younger upcoming athletes
5. Friendships - Promoting friendly behaviours in sporting competitions and bringing people and nations together
6. Equality- Every nation should get an equal chance to compete
7. Respect- Respect every countries, culture, and individual and for them to play in accordance to the rules

Question 6

British Olympics association

Answer 6

-BOA supplies delegates to the National Olympic committee
-They are responsible for the GB Olympic team participation and allocates sponsors to athletes

Question 7

International Olympics Committee

Answer 7

-The IOC owns the rights to the Olympic Rings and the Games
-They are also responsible for selecting the best athletes and manage the commercialisation of the games

Question 8

Paralympics

Answer 8

-The Paralympics originated as a sporting competition for WW2 veterans and began in 1960 Rome
-In 1976 Toronto, other disability groups were added to the Paralympics to compete

Question 9

Paralympic values

Answer 9

1. Determination- Preservation to succeed despite physical and mental obstacles
2. Inspiration- To be motivated by the achievements and actions of others
3. Courage- to have self-belief and confidence to perform in the games
   -Equality- to show respect to everyone around us