READING. UNIT 5. 7F.

The Olympic Games, which started in ancient Greece, are now held in different countries every four years.

Although the Olympic Games are a competition, the most important thing is not only to win but also to take part.

The Olympic flag has five rings that represent the five continents, and the six colours appear on all national flags of the world.

All athletes who compete in the Olympic Games must win a gold medal to be proud of representing their countries.

During the Summer Olympics, athletes compete in more than 30 sports disciplines, including gymnastics, athletics, rowing, and badminton.

The first Winter Olympic Games, which were organised in France in 1924, include ice and snow sports such as figure skating and skiing.

Paralympic Games, which are held for athletes with disabilities, take place in a different year from the Olympic Games.

Thousands of athletes from many countries compete in Paralympic events such as wheelchair basketball, para swimming, and para athletics.

The motto of the Olympic Games, “Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together,” shows that athletes should only focus on winning.

The modern Olympic Games started in 1896, and they include both Summer and Winter sports competitions.

The Olympic Games, which bring people from different countries together, are only about competition and medals.

The five Olympic rings, which have different colours, symbolize the unity of the five continents.