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Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Quiz– solutions

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2. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic mascots.

3. According to the facts, are the following statements true or false? Circle your answer.

Statement True False

The Paralympics Games will be held from 24 August

T
to 5 September 2021.

Japan is located in Southern Asia. F

There are more than 50 sports represented at the Olympic

T
and Paralympic Games in 2020.

The sport of Sumo Wrestling originated in China and migrated

F
to Japan in ancient times.

At a Games closing ceremony, the athletes do not march in

T
nation groups.

Australia is more successful in summer Games than winter

T
Games.

Australia hosted the summer Olympic Games in 1956, 1988

F
and 2000.

Cycling is represented at both the Olympic and Paralympic

T
Games.

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4. Teacher check, but could include:

„„visit museums
„„eat food
„„visit imperial palaces
„„attend festival or sporting events

5. Train

6. Three of the following:

„„Limb loss or deficiency

„„Spinal cord or nerve damage

„„Cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or similar
„„Short Stature
„„Intellectual impairment
„„Vision impairment

„„Other physical impairments

7. Red, blue, green, yellow and black.

8.  n accomplished Australian Paralympian who has won nine gold and four silver
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medals and is part of the Paralympian Hall of Fame.

9. Teacher check

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