Cheer for China! Do you know these Olympic knowledge?

Opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

It was held in the Seine River in the early morning of July 27th, Beijing time.

This grand celebration on the Seine.

Not only is it the opening ceremony of a sports event,

It is also a feast of culture and art.

What do you know about the elements of the Paris Olympic Games?

What do the mascots, torches and medals of the Paris Olympic Games look like? A picture shows you these elements of the Paris Olympic Games.

How dazzling are the Paris Olympic venues?

The opening ceremony was held on the river, the runway was painted purple, and the ball game under the Eiffel Tower … The romance of Paris doesn’t stop there. Let’s watch the eggs in the Paris Olympic venues.

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"China’s Intellectual Creation" at the Paris Olympic Games

This time, not only athletes from China, but also many sports equipment produced by China enterprises boarded the Olympic Games. From barbells to bicycles, from table tennis tables to floor screens, more and more "China’s wisdom" shines in the venues of the Paris Olympic Games.

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Little knowledge about the Olympic Games

What is the Olympic Games?

"Olympic Games" is the abbreviation of the Olympic Games, and it is the largest comprehensive sports meeting in the world. It originated in ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago and was named after Olympia, where it was held. The Olympic Games is held every four years, with the purpose of encouraging people to constantly surpass themselves, communicating with people of all countries and promoting the all-round development of people’s physiology, psychology and social morality.

Are the Olympic Games only held in summer?

No. The Olympic Games include the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games, which are held two years apart. Summer Olympic Games usually include track and field, swimming, gymnastics, archery and other sports; The events of the Winter Olympic Games are mainly ice and snow events, such as skiing, skating and ice hockey.

When did China host the Olympic Games?

In 2008, China successfully hosted the 29th Summer Olympic Games, and the host city was Beijing. In 2022, China once again became the focus of the world, hosting the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and Zhangjiakou. Because Beijing is the first city in history to host the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games, it is also known as the "Double Olympic City".

What is the meaning of the Olympic rings?

The Olympic rings are the symbols of the Olympic Games, which are composed of five rings of equal size, and the upper three rings are blue, black and red. The colors of the lower two rings are yellow and green. The five colors of the Olympic rings represent five continents, symbolizing that athletes from five continents get together at the Olympic Games.

Why should the Olympic Games light the flame?

The Olympic flame is lit to commemorate Prometheus, a hero who stole fire for mankind in ancient Greek mythology. It was lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and then passed to the main venue of the Olympic Games in the form of a relay run. The torch relay symbolizes not only the inheritance of the Olympic spirit, but also light, unity, friendship, peace and justice.

How long will the 2024 Paris Olympic Games last?

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games (the 33rd Summer Olympic Games) opened on July 26th and closed on August 11th, local time, and some events started first on July 24th.

What are the advantages of China Olympic Games?

China sports delegation’s traditional Olympic advantages include diving, table tennis, weightlifting, gymnastics, shooting and badminton. These advantageous events have made important contributions to the success of the China delegation in the Olympic Games.

How many events are there in the Paris Olympic Games?

There are 32 major events and 329 minor events in the Paris Olympic Games. Among the 32 sports, there are 28 permanent sports such as water sports, archery, track and field, gymnastics and cycling, and four new sports such as break dancing, skateboarding, rock climbing and surfing.

Coubertin, the "father of modern Olympics", once said: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not victory, but participation; Just as the most important thing in life is not success, but struggle. "

Let’s witness the Olympic spirit together

Shine again in the new Olympic Games.

Let’s cheer for China athletes!

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