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Sports Journalism and the Olympics: Examining the Coverage of the World's Largest Sporting Event

Description: Sports Journalism and the Olympics: Examining the Coverage of the World's Largest Sporting Event
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Which media outlet has been the official broadcaster of the Olympics since 1960?

  1. NBC

  2. CBS

  3. ABC

  4. ESPN


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NBC has been the official broadcaster of the Olympics since 1960, and has held the rights to broadcast the Games in the United States through 2032.

Who was the first female sports journalist to cover the Olympics?

  1. Nellie Bly

  2. Hazel Markell

  3. Dorothy Kilgallen

  4. Shirley Povich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nellie Bly was the first female sports journalist to cover the Olympics, reporting on the 1896 Games in Athens, Greece, for the New York World.

What is the name of the official Olympic news service?

  1. Olympic News Service

  2. Olympic Information Service

  3. Olympic Press Service

  4. Olympic Media Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olympic News Service (ONS) is the official news service of the Olympic Games, providing news, features, and interviews to media outlets around the world.

Which Olympic sport has the most media coverage?

  1. Track and Field

  2. Swimming

  3. Gymnastics

  4. Basketball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Track and Field is the most widely covered Olympic sport, with events such as the 100-meter dash and the marathon receiving the most attention from media outlets.

What is the name of the daily newspaper published during the Olympic Games?

  1. The Olympic Times

  2. The Olympic Gazette

  3. The Olympic Journal

  4. The Olympic Herald


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olympic Times is the official daily newspaper of the Olympic Games, published during the Games and distributed to athletes, officials, and media personnel.

Which social media platform is the most popular among Olympic athletes?

  1. Twitter

  2. Instagram

  3. Facebook

  4. Snapchat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Instagram is the most popular social media platform among Olympic athletes, with many using it to share photos and videos of their experiences at the Games.

What is the name of the Olympic Channel?

  1. Olympic Channel

  2. Olympic Sports Channel

  3. Olympic TV Channel

  4. Olympic Digital Channel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olympic Channel is a 24-hour sports channel dedicated to the Olympic Games, broadcasting Olympic-related content year-round.

Which Olympic sport has the most female athletes?

  1. Artistic Gymnastics

  2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

  3. Synchronized Swimming

  4. Softball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Artistic Gymnastics has the most female athletes of any Olympic sport, with a total of 98 women competing in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

What is the name of the Olympic flame?

  1. Olympic Torch

  2. Olympic Flame

  3. Olympic Fire

  4. Olympic Light


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Olympic Flame is the symbol of the Olympic Games, and is lit during the Opening Ceremony and extinguished during the Closing Ceremony.

Which Olympic sport has the most male athletes?

  1. Football (Soccer)

  2. Basketball

  3. Volleyball

  4. Handball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football (Soccer) has the most male athletes of any Olympic sport, with a total of 1,536 men competing in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

What is the name of the Olympic mascot?

  1. Olympic Mascot

  2. Olympic Symbol

  3. Olympic Logo

  4. Olympic Emblem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olympic Mascot is a character that represents the Olympic Games, and is often used to promote the Games and engage with fans.

Which Olympic sport has the most medals?

  1. Swimming

  2. Athletics

  3. Gymnastics

  4. Cycling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swimming has the most medals of any Olympic sport, with a total of 37 events and 156 medals awarded in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

What is the name of the Olympic anthem?

  1. Olympic Anthem

  2. Olympic Hymn

  3. Olympic Song

  4. Olympic March


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Olympic Hymn is the official anthem of the Olympic Games, and is played during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Which Olympic sport has the most countries participating?

  1. Football (Soccer)

  2. Basketball

  3. Volleyball

  4. Handball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football (Soccer) has the most countries participating of any Olympic sport, with a total of 206 countries competing in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

What is the name of the Olympic flag?

  1. Olympic Flag

  2. Olympic Banner

  3. Olympic Standard

  4. Olympic Ensign


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olympic Flag is the official flag of the Olympic Games, and is flown at all Olympic venues and during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

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