1988 Winter Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the host city?Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2. What is the official name?XV Olympic Winter Games
3. What were the 1988 Winter Olympics and where did they take place?The 1988 Winter Olympics were the XV Olympic Winter Games held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from February 13 to 28, 1988.
4. Why were the 1988 Winter Olympics special?They were the longest Winter Games at 15 days, had a record 1,424 athletes from 57 countries, and built new sports venues.

Demonstration Sports: Exhibition events at the Olympics intended to promote sports for future inclusion.
Infrastructure Development: The process of building essential facilities like stadiums, roads, and venues.
National Olympic Committee (NOC): The governing body responsible for a country's participation in the Olympic Games.
WinSport: A non-profit organization dedicated to developing and managing Canada's elite winter sports facilities.