Sports
Sports - Part2
56) When and Where does the first modern Olympics conducted?
The first Olympics were conducted in Athens, Greece in 1896
57) When was the Olympics conducted again in Athens, Greece after 1896?
It is in 2004
58) When and in which city were the Olympics conducted thrice as of year 2021?
The Olympics were conducted thrice in London, UK as of year 2021. It was conducted in the years 1908, 1948 and 2021
59) When and in which city were the Olympics conducted twice?
In 1896 and 2004 in Athens, Greece. In 1964 and 2021(2020 games) in Tokyo, Japan
60) When Olympics were conducted both in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden?
It is in 1956
61) When were the Olympics cancelled?
1916 – Berlin(Germany) – Because of World War I
1940 – Tokyo (Japan) and Helsinki(Finland) – Because of World War II
1944 – London (UK) – Because of World War II
62) When and Where are the 2024 Olympics will be conducted?
In Paris, France
63) How many sports are there in 2020 Tokyo Olympics conducted in 2021?
33 sports
64) Which sports debuted in 2020 Tokyo Olympics conducted in 2021?
Sport climbing, Skateboarding, Karate, Baseball/Softball and Surfing
65) Which events debuted in 2020 Tokyo Olympics conducted in 2021?
BMX freestyle and 3×3 basketball
66) Which country won the maximum golds in 2020 Tokyo Olympics conducted in 2021?
USA, 39 Golds
67) Which country won the maximum medals in 2020 Tokyo Olympics conducted in 2021?
USA, 113 medals
68) Which countries rank 2nd and 3rd in winning gold medals in 2020 Tokyo Olympics conducted?
China – 38 Golds and Japan – 27 golds
69) Which is the banned country which participated in 2020 Tokyo Olympics with different name?
Russia
70) With what name does Russia participate in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
ROC
71) Which are the top 3 countries in winning total metals in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
USA -113 medals, China – 88 medals and ROC (Russia) – 71 medals
72) How many sports were contested in the first Olympics?
9 sports
73) What is the criteria for the inclusion of a sport in the list of Summer Olympics sports?
It must be widely practiced in at least 75 countries, spread over four continents
74) Indian medal winners in 2020/2021 Tokyo Olympics?
Neeraj Chopra – Javelin throw – Gold
Ravi Kumar Dahiya – Wrestling Men (57 Kg) – Silver
Mirabai Chanu – Wrestling Women (49 Kg) – Silver
P V Sindhu – Women’s Singles Badminton – Bronze
Lovlina Borgohain – Women’s Welterweight Boxing – Bronze
Indian Hockey team – Hockey – Bronze
Bajrang Punia – Wrestling Men (65 Kg) – Bronze
75) Who was the most decorated athlete across all sports at the 2020 Summer Olympics?
Emma McKeon, the Australian swimmer. She won 4 gold and 3 bronze medals
76) Who was the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Fred Phelps. He won a total of 28 medals in Olympics
77) Who is the youngest Olympic gold medallist?
Marjorie Gestring at 13 years and 267 days. She won the 3m springboard event in 1936 at Berlin
78) Who is the youngest Olympic gold medallist in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Momiji Nishiya of Japan at 13 years and 330 days. She won women’s street skateboarding
79) Who is the youngest medallist in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Kokona Hiraki, the 12 year old Japanese Skater won the silver medal
80) Who was the oldest medallist in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Andrew Hoy, the 62 year old Australian equestrian rider won a bronze as individual and a silver in a team event
81) What is the official symbol of modern Olympics?
The Olympic rings. There are 5 interlocking rings
82) What coloured rings are there in the official symbol of modern Olympics?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green and Red
83) Who created the symbol of Olympics?
The symbol was originally created in 1913 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin
84) What does the 5 interlocking rings of the symbol of Olympics represent?
They represent 5 continents viz; Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania
85) What is the official motto of Olympics?
Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger). It was coined by Father Henri Didon.
86) Which country hosted most Olympic games?
USA
87) How long a distance is the marathon race?
26 miles and 385 yards (42,195 meters)
88) How many nations participated in the first modern Olympics?
13
89) How many events were held in the first modern Olympics?
43
90) How many athletes participated in the first modern Olympics?
280
91) When were women permitted to compete in Olympics?
1900
92) Who was the host of the 32nd Olympic Games?
Tokyo, Japan in the year 2021
93) What is the mascot of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Miraitowa is the official mascot of the 2020 Summer Olympics
94) In the Olympic Symbol which color represents which region?
Blue-Europe, Red-Americas, Yellow-Asia, Black-Africa, Green-Australia, Oceania
95) Where is the headquarters of International Olympic Committee?
Lausanne, Switzerland
96) Who is the President of International Olympic Committee as of 2021?
Thomas Bach of Germany. He is the 9th President
97) Who was the first Indian woman to ever win an Olympic medal?
Karnam Malleswari won bronze medal in Weightlifting(69 Kg) at Sydney Olympics in the year 2000
98) Who is the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at Olympics?
Abhinav Bindra for 10-meter air rifle fire at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
99) With what material were the 2020 Tokyo Olympics medals made?
They were made from 80,000 tons of recycled electronics donated by the Japanese public
100) How many events were in the 2020 Olympics?
339 Events
101) How many Disciplines were in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
50
102) How many nations participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
205
103) Where and when did the torch relay start?
Berlin, 1936
104) Which US city hosted the first modern Olympic Games?
St. Louis
105) Which 9 sports were contested in the first Olympic games?
Cycling, fencing, gymnastics, lawn tennis, shooting, swimming, track and field, weight lifting and wrestling
106) What is the sport that is going to be introduced in 2024 Paris Olympics?
Break dancing
107) Some of the sports which were introduced first in Olympics?
Rugby and Golf – 2016 – Brazil
BMX Racing – 2008 – Beijing
Badminton – 1992 – Barcelona
Table Tennis – 1988 – Seoul
Taekwondo, Trampoline, Triathlon – 2000 – Sydney
Artistic swimming and Rhythmic gymnastics – 1984 – Los Angeles
Beach Volleyball, Mountain Biking – 1996 – Atlanta
108) Which are The only sports that have featured in all Olympic Summer Games since 1896?
Gymnastics, Athletics, Cycling, Fencing and Swimming
109) What organization is the governing body of Olympics?
International Olympic Committee
110) Which athlete participated with prosthetic leg in Summer Olympics and won gold in gymnastics?
George Eyser, 1904, St.Louis games
111) Who holds the world record of participating in 10 Olympic Games?
Ian Miller of Canada
112) When and where did all participating countries sent women to Olympics?
London Olympics, 2012
113) In honor of which Greek God were ancient Olympic Games held?
Zeus
114) Where and when was the gold medals made of pure gold last awarded?
Stockholm, 1912
115) Who is the father of modern Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin
116) What are the official languages of International Olympic Committee?
English and French
117) Which team leads the procession of Athletes in Olympics Opening Ceremony?
Greece
118) Which team is at the end of the procession of Athletes in Olympics Opening Ceremony?
Hosting nation
119) What is the motto of 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
United by Emotion
120) Where and when was the Olympic flame introduced?
Amsterdam, 1928
121) Who is the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in an individual sport?
Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav won bronze in Wrestling in Helsinki in 1952
122) Which city is the first city to host both Summer and winter Olympics?
Beijing
123) When was the first ancient Olympics held?
776 B.C
124) Where is the Olympic flame lit?
The flame is lit in front of the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece
125) What is the duration of Olympic Games?
It should not exceed 16 days
126) Who is the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10?
Nadia Comaneci, Montreal Olympics, 1976
127) Who is the first woman to win Olympic gold medal in individual event?
Charlotte Cooper of Britain, Tennis, Paris Olympics, 1900
128) Who won the men’s Skateboarding gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Yuto Horigome of Japan
129) Who won the women’s Skateboarding street competition gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Momiji Nishiya of Japan
130) Who won the men’s 100 meters gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy, 9.80 seconds
131) Who won the women’s 100 meters gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica, 10.85 seconds
132) Who was the Olympic medalist who won Nobel Prize?
Philip Noel-Baker of Britain won a silver medal for the 1500m at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics. He also received Nobel Peace prize in 1959
133) Summer Olympics occur once in how many years?
4 years
134) How is the Olympic flame lit?
A parabolic mirror and the sun’s rays are used to ignite the Olympic flame
135) What is the first official mascot of Olympic games?
Waldi, a dachshund which is a popular animal in Bavaria is the first Official mascot of Olympic games. Elena Winschermann is the creator. This is the mascot for 1972 Munich Olympics
136) What is Miraitowa?
It is the mascot of 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It is a A robot with blue chequered patterns from the official emblem
137) Where will be the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Paris