an Olympic brochure created by Aniturri BHI students

1. LONDON
OLYMPICS
GAMES
2012
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2. A NATION, A TEAM
UNE NATION, UNE SELECTION
HERRI BAT, SELEKZIO BAT
Basque sportmen and sportwomen are not allowed to compete for the Basque
national team. Therefore, they compete for Spain or France.
First international The Basque Country football team (Euskal
Herriko futbol selekzioa) is considered the
Basque Country 6 – 1 Catalonia national team of the Basque Country greater
region as selected players from the Basque
(January 3, 1915; Basque Country) Country Autonomous Community, the
nearby Navarre and the Northern Basque
Biggest win Country in France play for it. They are not
affiliated with FIFA or UEFA and therefore are
Denmark B 1 – only allowed to play friendly matches. As a
result, when Basque football players play
11 Basque Country
international matches, they compulsory play
( August 29, 1937; Denmark) for Spain or France.
Biggest defeat
SURFING. After competing for
Mexico 8 – 4 Basque Country ten years for the Basque
( October 16, 1938; Mexico) National team, the European
Committee forbade it in 2001.
Basque Country 1 – 5 Hungary However, Basque surfers were
(August 31 1980; Basque Country) invited to compete at the
Celtic Games in 2003. Basque
surfers were so good that they
were invited them back again.
As a result of winning each
year the Celtic competition,
they have taken part in the
Games every year. The Basque
PELOTA. Surfers National Team is
waiting for a court decision to
Basque Pelota was a demonstration sport at the 1968 Summer know if one day they will be
Olympics in Mexico City. It was the third time that the sport was allowed to compete for their
included in the Olympic program; it was an official Olympic sport national team
at the 1900 Games in Paris, and a demonstration sport in 1924. It
was included as a demonstration sport once again at the 1992
Games in Barcelona. Basque Pelota has only once been officially competed for at the
Olympics in 1900. At the 1900 Summer Olympics, a Basque pelota tournament was contested.
Only two teams competed, so only one match was played. The score is unknown. The
competition was held on 14 June.
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3. LONDON OLYMPICS GAMES 2012
Olympic and Paralympic athletes try to live according to their beliefs and ideas that
help them to be the best they can be, and to respect other competitors. These are
called the Olympic and Paralympic Values. The values can help all of us live as best
we can, getting our personal ambitions and dreams without hurting other people:
Paralympic Values Olympic Values
• determination • friendship
• courage • respect
• equality • excellence
• inspiration
OLYMPICS GAMES MASCOTS
The London Olympic Games’ song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIetV43enos
The world's heading our way, It's hard to win in this race
They're gonna come from miles around It's the toughest race in town
Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo
For 2012 games, But everyone's in first place
When they arrive in london town 'cos it's the taking part that counts
Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo
So, if you need somebody So if you need a rainbow
For always hold your hand When the sky is grey
Mandeville and wenlock are your friends Mandeville will brighten the games
Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh
Because they're on a journey And wenlock will be there
With you till the end Dancing through the air
And when they're both together Put them both together
You got friends that'll last forever You got friends that'll last forever
Oooh, oooh Oooh, oooh
Who knows how far away you can go Who knows how far away you can go
When you travel on a rainbow When you travel on a rainbow
Oooh, oooh Oooh, oooh
I hope this feeling never stops …
Doo, doo, doo, doo
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4. PROFILE OF A BASQUE SPORTSMAN /SPORTSWOMAN
Ander Elosegi
He was born in 1987. He does canoeing. He started when he was 10, in Irun's “Santiagotarrak
Club”. The first time he took part in the Olympics Games was in Beijing 2008, achieving the
4th place in C-1.
Maialen Chourraut
She was born in 1983. He does canoeing. She started doing
canoeing in “Atletico San Sebastián” when she was 12. She
has competed senior category since 2001. She participated in Olympics Games in Beijing
2008.
LONDON 2012 GAMES MAKERS
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5. Volunteers will make the Games happen are called London 2012 Games Makers.
London 2012 Games Makers will be the face of London 2012, and show what the UK is all
about: excellence, passion and positivity. They will build new friendships, develop skills and
play an integral role at the largest event ever staged in the UK.
The top 10 facts about the London 2012 Games Maker Games Makers’ Role:
programme: There are 32 teams who need Games Makers and
we have divided them into 10 departments.
1. Applications to the Games Maker programme are now
closed to the general public Each team needs a different number of Games
Makers: some require fewer than 50 while
2. We have received over 240,000 Games Maker others need a few thousand. Most roles will be
applications Games-time specific, but some will require
volunteers to be available from spring 2012 for
3. Throughout 2011 we will be inviting successful pre-Games preparation.
applicants to a selection event
Trailblazers:
4. We want our volunteers to come from all walks of life
and from across the UK The majority of London 2012 volunteers will be
needed at Games time, but a number of
5. Games Makers will have the same values and passion as volunteers, Trailblazers, are needed before the
us Games.
All Trailblazers must:
6. Volunteers will be given an official Games Maker
uniform - be aged 18 years old.
- have good written and verbal English.
7. Games Makers will volunteer for a minimum of 10 days
during the Games and attend at least three days of - have excellent communication skills.
training
- be able to volunteer for one shift a week for a
minimum of three months.
8. Volunteers will find their own means of transport and
accommodation - be eligible to volunteer within the UK in
accordance with immigrations rules.
9. Games Makers are not entitled to free tickets or back - sign both a confidentiality agreement and a
stage passes letter of agreement.
Trailblazers are expected to display the
following:
- Flexibility.
- Commitment.
- Friendliness.
- A positive attitude.
- Communication skills.
WHAT WILL WE WATCH IN OLYMPICS GAMES IN LONDON?
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6. We will watch these sports:
• Athletics
• Gymnastic
• Synchronized swimming
• Basketball
• Swimming
• ...
ATHLETICS
Athletics features 2,000 athletes running, walking, jumping and throwing for gold.
We think that the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is going to be one of the favourites at running.
GYMNASTIC
There are two types of Gymnastic: rhythmic and artistic. In Gymnastics-rhythmic our favourite
winners are Russian women.
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
We like it because it is very nice to see. Among the Spanish women competitors Gemma Mengual
is the most famous.
BASKETBALL
The favourite winner is always USA.
SWIMMING
Michael Phelps is one of the greatest Olympians of all time, so he will be one of the favourite
swimmers.
OLYMPIC MESSAGE
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7. TO FIGHT WELL
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is to take part and display
sportsmanship. The competitors should compete with respect, courage, equality
and friendship”.
OUR BASKET TEAM
THE MEDALS
OUR FOOTBALL TEAM
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