1. The Olympic Games Síomha Heekin 4 th Class

2. The Olympic Games Modern Games Ceremonies London 2012 Events History

3. The Olympic Games - History Known as the World’s Greatest Sports Competition 1 st Held in Olympia, Greece from the 8 th Century BC to the 4 th Century BC Not Really Known How they Started Held between athletes from cities & kingdoms in Ancient Greece Events included Running, Pentathlon, Javelin, Boxing & Chariot Races Poems Were Written About the Winners & Statues of Them Were Created As the Romans Gained Power from The Greeks The Games Officially Ended (Around 426 AD)

4. The Olympic Games – History There Are 5 Categories of Games: 1.The Ancient Olympics Games Held in Greece 2.Summer Olympic Games Every 4 Years 3.Winter Olympic Games 4.Paralympic Games For People With Disabilities 5.Youth Olympic Games For Teenage Athletes

5. The Olympic Games – Modern Games The International Olympic Committee was set up in 1890 Decided the Olympics would be held every 2 Years – Rotating Winter & Summer – Winter Every 4 Years – Summer Every 4 Years 1 st Olympic Games Held in Athens in 1896 – 14 Countries ; 241 Athletes; 43 Events 2 nd Games Held in Paris Host Countries Are Chosen 7 Years in Advance

6. The Olympic Games – Modern Games Some Host Cities Paris St. Louis (USA) LondonBarcelonaAntwerpAthens

7. The Olympic Games - Modern Games Official Languages French & English are the Official Languages of the Olympics If the Language of the Host Nation is Different that is Used Too Olympic Flame The Olympic Flame Stays Lit During the Whole Olympic Games It is lit in Greece and Carried to the Country Hosting the Games Mascot There is a Different Mascot for Each Games

8. The Olympic Games – Modern Games Olympic Rings The Olympic Rings Represent the Olympics 5 Connected Rings to Represent the 5 Inhabited Continents – America, Africa, Asia, Australasia & Europe -2 Continents not included: the Arctic & Antarctica Each Ring A Different Colour: -Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red -Every Country Has At Least One of Those Colours in Their Flag They Are Linked to Show Friendship Olympic Motto The Olympic Motto Means ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’

10. The Olympic Games - Ceremonies Opening Ceremony: – Starts by Raising Flag of Host Country – There is A Show – Dancing / Singing – All Countries Taking Part March into Stadium Greece Normally Marches 1 st Countries Then Come in Alphabetical Order The Host Country Comes in Last – Speeches Are Made – Last Thing Is To Light The Torch

11. The Olympic Games - Ceremonies Closing Ceremony: – Held After All The Events Are Over – All the Athletes Enter Together – Flags Are Raised Greece Current Host Host of Next Winter & Summer Olympics – More Speeches !!! – The Flame is Put Out – Some Artistic Displays from The Next Host Nation

12. The Olympic Games - Events Only One Event Has Men & Women Competing Against Each Other : Equestrian Women 1 st Took Part in the Games in 1900 Some Countries Still Don’t Send Women!! There Are Almost 400 Events Medals Are Awarded for 1 st (Gold), 2 nd (Silver) & 3 rd Place (Bronze)

13. The Olympic Games – London 2012 Next Year the Summer Olympics Will Be Held in London This is the 3 rd Time London Has Hosted the Games Most Events Will Be in London – Some Soccer Matches Will Be Held Outside London They Will Start in July & Finish on 12 th August I am Going to 2 Events (Maybe 3 If We Are Lucky !!)

14. The Olympic Games – London 2012 These are the Olympic mascot they are called Wenlock and Mandeville

15. The Olympic Games – London 2012 These are some tickets For The Olympics

16. The Olympic Games - London 2012 This is the Logo for the 2012 OLYMPICS !

17. The Olympic Games – London 2012 This is where the Olympic games are on !

18. The Olympic Games Thank You Any Questions…..