Many people around the world watch the Olympic Games.
The games began long ago in Greece.
Ancient Olympic winners got a wreath of olive branches.
The Summer Games come every four years.
Winter Games events include figure skating, ice hockey and bobsledding.
The symbol is five rings linked together.
Before the games, a flame is lit in Olympia, Greece.
Torchbearers carry the flame to the host country.
Gold medal for first, silver for second, bronze for third.
Athletes from many different countries take part.
Words to know
- medal: a prize
- athletes: sports players
- torchbearers: torch carriers
- wreath: leaf ring
