Youth Olympic Games

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/youth-olympic-games

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 Youth Olympic Games known for?Covers travel costs for athletes and coaches
2. What is the event cycle?Held every four years, with staggered Summer and Winter editions
3. What is the founding proposal year?1998
4. When did the Youth Olympic Games start?They were created in 2007 and the first games were held in Singapore in 2010.
5. How many athletes usually take part in the Summer Youth Olympic Games?About 3,600 athletes play in the summer games, which last 13 days.

Holistic Development: A comprehensive approach to personal growth, encompassing physical, mental, social, and emotional aspects.
Global Citizenship: An awareness of and engagement with the wider world and its issues, fostering a sense of shared responsibility.
Olympic Movement: The collective effort to promote the Olympic Games and Olympic values worldwide.