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[For Seniors] Brain Training with Olympic Quizzes: A Collection of Questions to Recall Memorable Classic Moments
Which event was the first in which a Japanese athlete won an Olympic gold medal?Can you answer this question right away?The Olympics are full of hidden histories and stories that will make you say, “Wow, I didn’t know that!”In this article, we present an Olympic quiz designed for seniors to enjoy.It’s packed with questions you may think you know but actually don’t—like the meaning behind the Olympic colors and what the five rings represent.Take a trip down memory lane to past Games and try the quiz together with those around you.
[For Seniors] Brain Training with Olympic Quizzes: A Collection of Questions to Recall Nostalgic Iconic Moments (1–10)
Which country marches last in the Olympic Parade of Nations?NEW!
Some of you may be curious about how the order of the Olympic parade of nations is determined.
In recent years, the order has generally followed the host country’s language, but since it used to be based on the Latin alphabet, it could change again in the future.
However, there are fixed rules for the first and last countries to enter.
The first to enter is the country considered the birthplace of the modern Olympics.
And the last to enter, which is the answer to this question, is the host nation.
At the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, Japan, as the host country, marched in last.
What do the Olympic rings represent?NEW!
The Olympic symbol consists of five interlocking rings, right? When people hear “Olympics,” I think this is the first image that comes to mind, but do you know what the symbol represents? In fact, the rings stand for the five continents—Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania—and signify their unity and the gathering of athletes from around the world.
The colors of the rings—blue, yellow, black, green, and red—were chosen because they appear in many national flags.
How many events have been held continuously from the first Olympic Games to the present?NEW!
People tend to think the same events are held every time, but in fact, only five Olympic sports have continued without interruption since the first Games: athletics (track and field), swimming, artistic gymnastics, fencing, and cycling.
Some events that used to be included have been dropped or later reinstated—so it really varies by Olympics.
The Olympic program is decided by the International Olympic Committee at its Session, but if issues arise—such as doping problems or any concerns about the governance capacity of the international federations, commonly called IFs—sports can be excluded.
What was written on the placard when Japan participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1912?NEW!
The placards carried by athletes during the opening parade display the names of their countries.
The designs, which often incorporate elements of the host nation’s culture and characteristics, also draw attention.
At the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, a design inspired by manga speech bubbles was adopted and became a hot topic.
Now, regarding these placards—one of the highlights of the Olympics—when Japan first participated in the Games, the placard read “NIPPON.” Although there were suggestions to use “JAPAN” or the Japanese characters for Japan, “NIPPON” was ultimately chosen.
How many new events were added starting with the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games?NEW!
At the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, several new sports were added: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
So the answer is five! Among them, the men’s baseball team and the women’s softball team won gold medals.
In 2026, the Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
At that time, ski mountaineering will be adopted as the only new sport.
During the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, unused household appliances and mobile phones were collected to make something. What was it?NEW!
Many of you may know this as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the history of the Olympics.
The project was called “Tokyo 2020 Medal Project: Towards an Innovative Future for All.” That’s right—the items produced were the medals awarded to athletes.
The plan was to make 5,000 medals using 100% recycled metals, and it was successfully accomplished.
Many people were likely delighted to know that metals extracted from their own computers, mobile phones, and cameras became the medals.
During the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, what were the bed frames used in the Athletes’ Village made of?NEW!
This bed frame became famous—both for better and worse—thanks to a video of athletes jumping on it to test its durability.
The answer is cardboard.
It was made by the bedding manufacturer Airweave.
Even though it’s cardboard, it’s a sturdy bed frame with the strength to withstand 200 kilograms.
It can also be assembled without nails or screws, making it environmentally friendly.
Although there was the unfortunate incident of vandalism, the fact that it didn’t break even with eight people on it ended up proving its robustness.