What event is new to the games this year?
Figure skating
Speed skating
Ski Mountaineering (Ski Mo)
What country will the 2026 Olympics be held in?
Italy
What winter sport uses two pieces of wood strapped to your feet to go down a snowy mountain?
skiing
How often do the Winter Olympics occur?
every 4 years!
How is Italy focusing on sustainability for these?
Using existing or temporary structures, upgrading existing transportation, using electric shuttles to transport athletes/spectators.
Which is NOT a sport at the winter olympics?
gymnastics
Snow Jumping
Ice Hockey
Skiing
Athletes wear special clothes and use special equipment. Why do you think they need these things?
To stay warm, perform to the best of their ability, etc.
Why do you think Winter Olympics are happening in the mountains of Italy?
Most people think of Italy as having a warm, Mediterranean climate but Northern Italy is cold & snowy. The Alps (northern mountains) get very cold in winter.
What month are the Winter Olympics in this year?
February
Ice skating, skiing, and sledding are Winter Olympic sports. What does this tell you about what season it needs to be?
cold, snowy, wintery
What item travels across the world before every olympic games?
Olympic torch
How many countries will participate in the games this year?
90+
1000
300
If someone wins a gold medal, how do you think they will feel?
Which city will NOT host the Olympics this year
Cortina d'Ampezzo
New York
Milan
What sport is this?
Luge
Speed skating
Curling
What is the sport where players use a stick and hit a puck on the ice?
ice hockey
Do you plan on watching the Olympics? If so, what sport are you most interested in?
Some athletes are very young, and some are older. What does this tell you about the Olympics?
There is something for everyone.