International Olympic Day丨Olympic trivia, from entry to mastery

June 23 is International Olympic Day.

The purpose of establishing Olympic Day is to encourage all people in the world, regardless of gender, age or level of athletic ability, to participate in sports activities.

As the world's most grand global sports event, the Olympic Games has always been the focus of everyone's attention. But do you know these little-known facts about the Olympics?

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Are all the Olympic rings colorful?

A: There are seven official versions of the Olympic rings. The full-color rings on a white background are the preferred version. The single-color rings are an alternative to the full-color version.

Did the Winter Olympics appear at the same time as the Summer Olympics?

A: The Winter Olympics are 28 years younger than the Summer Olympics. In 1924, the "Winter Sports Week" was held in Chamonix, France, and two years later this event was considered the first Winter Olympics.

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Are there any cities that have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics?

A: Yes! Beijing is the first "double Olympic city".

Are Olympic gold medals made of pure gold?

Answer: Because pure gold is too soft and easy to deform, the gold medal is only required to contain at least 6 grams of gold, and the rest is basically silver.

Are there any Olympic events where men and women compete together?

Answer: Equestrianism is the only Olympic event in which men and women compete together.

Are the events in the Olympics fixed?

Answer: Some events will be deleted and added at every Olympic Games. For example, the 2024 Paris Olympics will add four major events: breakdancing, skateboarding, rock climbing and surfing.

Is there an age limit for participating in the Olympics?

A: There is no specific age limit for participating in the Olympics. This depends on each international sports federation and the rules they set.

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Other Olympic trivia you must know:

1. At least one color from the national flags of all countries appears in the five Olympic rings.

2. The first person to use the word "Olympian" was Shakespeare.

3. The Olympic Games were founded to show respect for the 12 gods on Mount Olympus.

4. In the first modern Olympic Games, there was only one event, a running race about 0.1 mile (about 161 meters) long.

5. In 1900, women were allowed to participate in the Paris Olympics for the first time, and the winner was awarded a painting instead of a medal.

6. In 2008, Bonhams auctioned a 1948 Olympic torch for £2,520.

The Olympic Games have witnessed China's development and progress, and have also had a certain impact on our lives. People are not limited to watching the games, but have made sports a way of life. The Olympic spirit has inspired generations of people to gain physical and mental pleasure from sports.

Let us convey the Olympic spirit of “Faster, Higher, Stronger and More United” together!

Tell me, what is your favorite sport?

Source: Xinhuanet