Chess and automobile racing are out of the Olympic Games because

... of bans on ‘mind sports’ and sports dependent on mechanical propulsion

What is the first step in the process of becoming an Olympic sport ?

Getting recognition as a sport from the IOC

To be accepted in the Olympic Games, a sport must be widely practiced by ...

...men in at least 75 countries and by women in no fewer than 40 countries

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1
IOC stands for "International Olympic Committee"
True
False
2
What are the ways the IOC may admit an activity into the Olympic program ?
As a sport
As a discipline
As an event
All of the answers
3
Chess and automobile racing are out of the Olympic Games because
... they don't have an International Sports Federation
... the number of competitors is too low
... of bans on ‘mind sports’ and sports dependent on mechanical propulsion
... they're not recognized as sports
4
They are recognized sports but they do not compete at the Games...
Automobile racing and Cricket
Softball and Basketball
Bowling and Chess
Football and Fencing
5
Problems have arisen when trying to find venues to accommodate some sports’ specific needs, such as ...
Rowing and Pole-vaulting
Baseball and Softball
Equestrian and Swimming
Table Tennis and Cricket
6
What color are the teacher's eyes ?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
7
Where and when were the Olympic Games reestablished ?
In London in 1904
In Athens in 1896
In Los Angeles in 1876
In Paris in 1924
8
What is the first step in the process of becoming an Olympic sport ?
Being practiced on at least 2 continents
Getting recognition as a sport from the IOC
Filing a petition
Having at least 75000 competitors
9
To be accepted in the Olympic Games, a sport must be widely practiced by ...
...women in at least 75 countries and by men in no fewer than 40 countries
...men in at least 75 countries and by women in no fewer than 40 countries
...women in at least 45 countries and by men in no fewer than 70 countries
...men in at least 45 countries and by women in no fewer than 70 countries
10
Polo, power boating, rackets, roque, and waterskiing are all part of the Olympic Games
True
False

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