How are sports chosen for the Olympic Games?: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

For example, a new sport that debuted in Tokyo, Skateboarding!
In recent years, the IOC has been trying to keep the Games to a manageable size.
Wrestling, along with softball, karate, and a few other sports that were featured in Tokyo, will not be included in the 2024 Paris Games. Of course, they can still re-apply to be considered later.

Comprehension questions