Fun Facts - Paris Olympics

Question 1

Which famous French footballer was featured in the Opening Ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Zinedine Zidane

Question 2

How many athletes competed at the Paris Olymics?

Accepted Answer

10 500

Question 3

10. How many countries participated at the Paris Olympics 2024?

Accepted Answer

206

Question 4

The medals given to the athletes contains pieces of which iconic monument?

Accepted Answer

Eiffel Tower

Question 5

What was the official mascot of the Paris Olympics?

Accepted Answer

A traditional French hat

Question 6

This was the first time in the history of the games that the ceremony took place outside of a stadium

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Where did the closing ceremony take place?

Accepted Answer

Stade de France

Question 8

In the 1900 Paris Olympics, winners did not receive medals. What did they receive instead?

Accepted Answer

cups or trophies

Question 9

When last did France host the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

1924

Question 10

What were the four new sports included in the Paris Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Skateboarding, Surfing, Breaking, Sport Climbing

Question 11

How many sports were featured in the Paris Olympics, 2024?

Accepted Answer

32

Question 12

Which artist did not perform during the Opening Ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Maitre Gims

Question 13

Where did the Opening Ceremony take place?

Accepted Answer

The Seine

Question 14

Which sport awarded the most medals at the Paris Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Aquatics

Question 15

In which city was the 2024 Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 16

What was the official motto of the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together

Question 17

How many times in total has France hosted the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

3

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