Test: Olympic Games - Class 8 MCQ

The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece, reviving the ancient Olympic tradition.

London has hosted the Summer Olympics three times (1908, 1948, 2012), making it the most frequent host city.

The Olympic Games are held every 4 years, alternating between Summer and Winter Olympics every two years.

The United States has won the most Olympic medals in history, dominating both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

The five rings represent the five continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) that participate in the Olympics.

 Cricket is not an Olympic sport, although there are discussions about including it in future editions.

The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France, featuring sports like skiing and ice hockey.

Michael Phelps, an American swimmer, holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals (23).

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, as a revival of the ancient tradition.

Skateboarding made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, along with surfing, karate, and sport climbing.

Pierre de Coubertin is credited with founding the modern Olympic Games in 1896.

The official Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which means "Faster, Higher, Stronger" in Latin.

 Biathlon, a sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, is part of the Winter Olympics.

Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting (2008 Beijing Olympics).

Russia was banned from competing under its national flag due to doping violations, and its athletes participated under the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).