7 International Sports Tournaments
Exercises
1 (A) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct word from the given brackets :
(winter, Asian, leap, Olympic Games)
(1) The Olympic Games are held in
leap years.
(2) Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the modern
Olympic
Games.
(3) The first
winter Olympic Games were held in 1924, in Chamonix,
France.
(4) The second
Asian Games were conducted in Manila, Philippines in 1954.
Q. 1 (B) Match the pairs:
| Group 'A' |
Answers |
Group 'B' |
| (1) 2008 |
1) Common wealth youth Games. |
(a) Football |
| (2) All England Championship |
2) Badminton. |
(b) Tennis |
| (3) Golden Ball |
3) football |
(c) Badminton |
| (4) NBA |
4) Basketball |
(d) Common-wealth Youth Games |
| (5) Australian Open |
5) Tennis |
(e) Basketball |
Q. 2. Answer the following questions in one sentence :
(1) Why and for whom were the Special Olympics started?
Ans.
Special olympics started by Eunice kennedy Shriver in 1968 for individuals with
intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusion and empowerment through sports.
(2) Write about India's performance in Women's Hockey World Cup.
Ans.
India's Women's Hockey world cup performance varies, with occasional successes,
Striving for consistent improvement and recognition.
3. Answerin brief :
(1) How did the Hockey World Cup tournament begin?
Ans.
The Hockey world cup began in 1971 as a men's tournament, with the first edition
held in Barcelona, Spain, showcasing international excellence in field hockey.
(2) How did the Commonwealth Games get its name?
Ans.
The commonwealth Games derived its name from the" British commonwealth of
the Nations," reflecting the participation of countries linked through historical ties
within the British Empire.
(3) Write briefly about Asian Games.
Ans.
The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes
from Asian countries fostering cultural exchange and promoting good will
through competitive sports.
(4) Write about an international sports event that you liked and some
special, interesting things about it.
Ans.
While I don't have personal preferences, the FIFA world cup stands global
excitement, skillful out for its global football, passionate fans, and memorable
moments, creating a unique sporting spectacle.