Olympic Trivia
- What Colours are used for the five rings of the Olympic Symbol?
In order, they are blue, yellow, black, red and green. At least one of these five colours is used in every national flag.
- Where were the Games of the first Olympiad held?
They were held in Athens, Greece.
- When was the first Olympic torch relay?
The torch relay was introduced in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
- What is the nickname of the official mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games?
"Fuwa," which translates to "good luck dolls." They carry a message of friendship and peace and their colours are the same as those used in the Olympic Rings.
- What are the missing words in the Beijing 2008 Slogan below?"
"One _____, One ______"
The Slogan is: "One World, One Dream"
- What is the Athletes' Village like?
The athletes live in the Athletes' Village during the Games, and it has training fields and cafeterias. There are even banks, post offices, cleaners and souvenir shops.
- When did the female athletes first participate in the Olympic Games?
Their participation started from the second Olympic Games held in Paris in 1900.
- Why are the Olympic Games held every four years?
Because the ancient Olympic Games that took place in Olympia, Greece were held every four years.