[For General Audience] Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz on the Olympics and Paralympics

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How much do you know about the Olympics and Paralympics? Hidden behind this once-every-four-years festival are countless surprising stories you won’t find in textbooks.

We’ve gathered general-interest trivia and fun facts you’ll want to share—about the materials used for medals, the meaning of the Olympic rings, and unexpected events that were once official sports.

From tidbits that make watching more enjoyable to behind-the-scenes stories that will make you say “Wow!”, we cover a wide range.

Be sure to check it out before you watch the next Games!

[For General Audience] Olympic and Paralympic Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz (21–30)

The Olympic flame is lit in Olympia, Greece.

The Olympic flame, a symbol of the Games, remains lit in the main stadium throughout the event.

Do you know where the flame is kindled? In fact, it is lit at the archaeological site of Olympia in Greece and carried to the host city by the torch relay.

This tradition originates from ceremonies of the ancient Olympic Games and has been maintained since 1936.

By the way, it is customary for the first torchbearer to be from Greece and the second to be from the host country.

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The first athletes’ oath at an opening ceremony was made at the 1920 Antwerp Games.

The Olympic Oath is a pledge taken by everyone involved in the Olympics, including athletes, referees, and coaches.

The athletes’ oath began at the 1920 Antwerp Games.

Later, the referees’ oath was added at the 1972 Sapporo Games, and the coaches’ oath at the 2012 London Games, forming the current format.

Also, starting with the Tokyo Games held in 2021, gender equality has been emphasized, and oath-takers are selected as a man and a woman—did you know that? The Olympic Oath truly has a rich history.

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In conclusion

There were all kinds of intriguing trivia and fun facts hidden in the Olympics and Paralympics, weren’t there? The more you learned, the more it probably changed the way you watched the Games. When you watch the next edition, be sure to recall these bits of knowledge and enjoy it even more!