2012 Winter Youth Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2012-winter-youth-olympics

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 event designation?I Winter Youth Olympic Games
2. What is the host city?Innsbruck, Austria
3. Where were the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics held?The games took place in Innsbruck, Austria, a city famous for hosting winter sports events. Innsbruck had already hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976.
4. How many young athletes participated in the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics?About 1,100 athletes from 70 different countries joined the games. They came together to compete and share experiences.

Inaugural Event: The very first occurrence of a specific competition or event.
Olympic Values: Principles promoted by the Olympic movement, including excellence, friendship, and respect.
Holistic Development: Focusing on the complete growth of an individual, including physical, mental, and social aspects.
National Olympic Committees (NOCs): Organizations responsible for representing their country in the Olympic movement.