Presentation On Olympics

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

believed that the games would promote world peace

and harmony as seen in his quote which is still displayed on the scoreboards at each games.
The

most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part. Just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle
The Olympic symbols are icons, flags and symbols
used by the International Olympic Committee to promote the Olympic Games. Some - such as the flame, fanfare, and theme - are more common during Olympic competition, but others, such as the flag, can be seen throughout the year.
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Rings, motto and flame Transmitting the values of
Olympism through symbols : universality, excellence, peace and openness to others. Five interlacing rings to illustrate the universality of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games Rings and flag proposed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1914 Presence of the rings and flag at the Olympic Games Symbol recognised all over the world.
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The Olympic games were the first major international sporting event and they are still the most important and successful of all the events that take place.
However, things have not always run smoothly and nearly all of the recent one have been affected by problems of one sort or another.
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At the Olympic Games, the flag is brought into the stadium during the opening ceremony. After its arrival, the flag is hoisted up the flagpole. It must fly in the stadium during the whole of the Games. When the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony, it signals the end of the Games. -The motto of Olympic Games is "Swifter, Higher, Stronger.
These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her

best during competition, and to view this effort as a victory in itself.
The medals are awarded to the athletes or to the teams who come
first, second and third, at each of the events.
A gold-plated silver medal is awarded to the first athlete, commonly

called gold medal. The second athletes are awarded a silver medal and the third places are given the brass medals.
The silver of the medals is of at least 92.5% clear silver. The first
medals are at least six grams gold plated.
OLYMPIC MASCOT
Since the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, Olympic Mascots have become a main element of the Olympic image.
INDIA IN OLYMPIC
India first participated in Olympics in 1900 in Paris. The country was represented by Norman Pritchard, an Anglo Indian who was holidaying in Paris during that time. He bagged two silver medals in 200m. dash and 200m hurdles. Then after a gap of 20 years India again participated with two athletes in 1920 Antwerp Olympics and with eight members in 1924 Paris Olympics. Indian Olympic Association founded in 1927 From the year of 1928-1956 it is called golden era of indian hockey in olympics won the 6 consecutive gold medals.
India's First ever participation in Summer Olympics Games: 1920 India's first ever participation in Winter Olympics Games: 1964 India's first ever gold medal: Norman Pritchard in 1900 Number of Medals won by Indian athletes till date: 20 The best performance by India at Olympics: In 2008 Beijing Olympics Total Gold medals won by Indian athletes :9 Gold Medals won in Men's Field Hockey: 8 Individual Gold Medal: 1 (Abhinav Bindra in Men's 10m Air Rifle, 2008 Beijing Olympics) National Olympic Committee: Indian Olympic Association.
8 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal and 2 Bronze medals in Hockey 2 Silver medals in Athletics and 1 in Shooting Bronze for wrestling ( Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav 1952 Helsinki) Bronze for tennis ( Leander Paes 1996 Atlanta) Bronze for weightlifting ( Karnam Malleswari 2000 Sydney Silver for shooting(Rajya vardansingh rathode 2004) 1 gold medal and two bronze medals in 2008(in shooting ,boxing,wrestling) 2 silver medals and 4 bronze medals in 2012
Indias Total Olympics Medal Tally:
Olympic Silver Medalist (Rajvardhan Rathod)
Silver medal in men's Double Trap
Olympic Gold Medalist (Abhinav Bindra)
First individual who won the Gold medal for India
1.
Olympic Bronze Medalist (Vijender singh )

Bronze medal in Boxing
Olympic Bronze Medalist (sushil kumar)
Bronze medal in Men's Free style Wrestling event
Hosting the Games

There is never a shortage of volunteers to host the Olympics, or other international events, as the advantages are seen to outweigh the disadvantages. ADVANTAGES
A likelihood of making a profit through sponsorship,
media rights and marketing/merchandise. The provision of updated or new facilities that can be used again later. Raising the profile and reputation of the hosts in the eyes of the rest of the world.

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What are the Olympic symbols?

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What is the Olympic motto?

What is the Olympic motto?

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

believed that the games would promote world peace

The Olympic symbols are icons, flags and symbols

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her

A gold-plated silver medal is awarded to the first athlete, commonly

Indias Total Olympics Medal Tally:

Olympic Silver Medalist (Rajvardhan Rathod)

Silver medal in men's Double Trap

Olympic Gold Medalist (Abhinav Bindra)

First individual who won the Gold medal for India

Olympic Bronze Medalist (Vijender singh )

Olympic Bronze Medalist (sushil kumar)

Bronze medal in Men's Free style Wrestling event

Hosting the Games

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