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When Did the Olympic Games Begin?
The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece over 2000 years ago.
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Where Do the Olympics Take Place?
The Olympic Games take place every 4 years in a
different city around the world.
2008 Bejing, China 2012 London, UK 2016 Rio de Janeiro
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The Olympic Torch
Each year the flame for the Olympic torch is lit in Greece, where the Games first started.
The torch then travels around the world to the city where the Olympic Games are taking place.
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The Olympic Rings
These rings show that people from all around the world
take part in the Olympic Games.
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The Olympic Rings
There are 5 rings to show that people from each of
the 5 continents can take part.
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Olympic Events
There are lots of different events in the Olympic Games.
In some of the events people take part on their own.
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Olympic Events
In some of the events people take part in teams.
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Olympic Medals
The winner of each event is given a gold medal.
The person in 2nd place is given a silver medal.
The person in 3rd place receives a bronze
medal.
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Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games take place after the Olympic Games.
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Darren J Glanville
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