Kids News - Olympics

Meet Olympic Mascots, Mandeville And Wenlock

By Meera Dolasia on 05/24/2010

If you are a fan of the Olympics then you may want to get acquainted with Mandevllle and Wenlock, the one-eyed mascots for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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The 21st Winter Olympics Begins Amdist Much Pomp And a Little Sorrow

By Meera Dolasia on 02/13/2010

Vancouver had a hard act to follow after Beijing's spectacular 2008 opening ceremony which cost $100mm USD. However last night, the Canadian city showed the world that it can put up as good a show, even on the 'shoestring' budget of $40mm USD.

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Video(s) Of The Week - Winter Olympics Begin This Friday!

By Meera Dolasia on 02/08/2010

This week, over 2,000 athletes from over 80 countries will make their way to Vancouver, British Columbia, to participate in the 21st Winter Olympic Games, which will be held from Feb12th thru18th.

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Video Of The Week - Knowing Math May Make You A Better Athlete

By Meera Dolasia on 02/01/2010

If you believe that the only things that matter in sports is your knowledge of material sciences and physics, think again! The laws of mathematics play a significant role too!

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India's Rural Olympics

By Meera Dolasia on 02/17/2009

The International Olympics take place once every four years. However, in Kila Raipur, a small village in Punjab, India the Olympics are held every year. While the villagers don't spend millions of dollars on special venues, the athletes take their sport as seriously, and the whole event seems to be more fun than real deal!

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Re-Creating The Beijing Olympic Village With Legos

By Meera Dolasia on 08/18/2008

The Beijing Olympics are going to be remembered for many things - the stunning opening ceremony, the number of records shattered and most of all the amazing architecture of some of the structures the events are being held in.

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China Dazzles The World With Opening Ceremony

By Meera Dolasia on 08/09/2008

At exactly 8.08pm on August 8th 2008, China dazzled the world with an amazing display of fireworks, acrobatics and traditional dancers, to mark the beginning of the 29th Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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Brazil's Indigenous Olympics

By Meera Dolasia on 12/03/2007

While the World Olympics take place every four years, Brazil's indigenous Olympic event takes place every year. This year's event was held in the Northeastern State of Pernambuco on November 30th.

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