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Some Olympic sports have age requirements for health and safety reasons.
Competition rules of certain international federations cite age limits as follows:
- Bobsled (minimum of 14 years old)
- Boxing (17-32)
- Diving (minimum of 14)
- Equestrian (16 or older)
- Figure skating (15 by July 1 of previous year)
- Gymnastics (must be 16 years old in Olympic year)
- Judo (15 or older), luge (16 or older)
- Soccer (under 23)
- Team handball (over 18)
- Weightlifting (17 or older)
- Wrestling (must be at least 17 on day of Opening Ceremonies).
There are no general restrictions among the International Federations on an "upper" age limit.
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Why is the olympic games held every four years?
The Olympic Games are held after every four years in order to respect the ancient origins of the Olympic Games which were held after four years at Olympia. It also gives the hosts ample time to prepare.
How old do you need to be to enter the olympic games?
I would say 18 years old. In order to be in the olympic games, you have to be at least 18 or older. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No, in Olympic skating this year the two American women are 16 and 17. You have to be 16 or turning 16 the year of the Olympics.
Do you have to be an amateur to compete in the Olympics?
One does not have to be an amateur in order to compete in the Olympics. You just have to try out for the team.
Why Greece always enters first during the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics?
During the Opening Ceremonies of the olympics; the athletes from Greece enter first, in honor of the original Olympics held in Greece. Then the other athletes follow by nation in alphabetical order (except for the Beijing 2008 Games where it was based on the number of characters in the country's name). The host country's athletes always come last. After the games are announced as "officially open", this is followed by the raising of the Olympic Flag. The torch ceremony then begins. The running of the torch usually begins weeks before the Olympic ceremony, transporting the Olympic torch to each country that lies between Greece and the host country. The most exciting moment of the Olympic Opening Ceremony is when the torch enters the stadium and is lights the Olympic Flame. The Flame is always kept burning until the end of the Olympic Games. For more history of the Olympic Games : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games
Who decides what sports are added to the Olympics?
The "Olympic Program" is the Program of sports, disciplines and events decided by the IOC for the Games of the Olympiad and the Olympic Winter Games. The Games of the Olympiad must contain at least fifteen Olympic sports. No such minimum exists for the Olympic Winter Games, which are reserved for sports practiced on snow or ice. The admission or exclusion of a sport falls within the competence of the IOC Session. A decision to include or exclude a discipline or event falls within the competence of the IOC Executive Board. To be included in the Program for the Olympic Games, an Olympic sport or discipline must fulfill the following criteria: for the Games of the Olympiad, only sports/disciplines widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries and on four continents, and by women in at least 40 countries and on three continents may be included; for the Olympic Winter Games, only sports/disciplines widely practiced in at least 25 countries and on three continents may be included. An event, being a competition in an Olympic sport or in one of its disciplines and resulting in a ranking, gives rise to the award of medals and diplomas. To be included in the Program, an event must, first and foremost, enjoy a recognized position internationally in both numerical and geographical terms and have featured at least twice in world or continental championships. Sports, disciplines or events in which performance depends essentially on mechanical propulsion are not acceptable. Apart from exceptional circumstances, the Program of sports and disciplines is finalized seven years before each Olympic Games, and the Program of events is finalized four years before the Games. Subject to the agreement of the International Federation concerned and the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, the IOC may depart from these time limits in order to include a discipline or event in the Program. The Centennial Olympic Congress, the "Congress of Unity", held in Paris in 1994, recommended that the principal criteria for inclusion in the Olympic Program should be the universality and popularity of the sports. The Congress Final Document also added that, in order to evolve, the Olympic Program should also take into consideration the development of sports in contemporary society, as well as respecting certain traditions.
How old must the athlete be in order to compete in the YOG?
14 to 18
What are the age requirements for the Olympics?
For olympic gymnastics they must be 16 in order to compete.
What is the maximum age for Olympic Fencing?
When it comes to Olympic sports, there is no maximum age that one must be under in order to compete. However, one must qualify for the Olympic event, and the minimum age is 16.
Which events take place in the olympic games in alphabetical order?
events
Why couldn't the olympic trainers or competitors wear clothes?
Competitors were not required, but it was expected. The Greeks believed a beautiful naked body glorified the gods and made competition easier. Trainers were required to be nude to prove gender after one of the athlete's mothers disguised herself as a trainer in order to watch her son compete.
Why is the olympic games held every four years?
The Olympic Games are held after every four years in order to respect the ancient origins of the Olympic Games which were held after four years at Olympia. It also gives the hosts ample time to prepare.
What were the Olympics games held in order to do?
The original Olympic Games in Ancient Greece were a form of worship of the Greek Gods.
How many countries are banned from the Olympics 2012?
None. Ghana's and Kuwait's ban has now been lifted. The bans originated from government interference with the olympic committee and athlete selection. Saudi Arabia was threatened due to their law prohibiting female athletes, but in order to compete they lifted the law and brought three female athletes.
Why hasn't Africa hosted olmypic games?
In order to host the olympic games, you have to send in an application (It is very competitive to host the olympics). It also costs lots of money to have the appropriate stadiums build and accommodations for all the athletes, workers, and the fans to stay in. And I would think Africa has its own issues they're dealing with so unless your an olympic athlete, the people there have much bigger things to worry about.
What festival did the Greeks create in order to honor Zeus?
The Olympic games were created to honor Zeus
When was Olympic Order created?
Olympic Order was created in 1975.
How old do you need to be to enter the olympic games?
I would say 18 years old. In order to be in the olympic games, you have to be at least 18 or older. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No, in Olympic skating this year the two American women are 16 and 17. You have to be 16 or turning 16 the year of the Olympics.
