Canadians are generally quite interested in watching both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. This interest reached an all-time high in February 2010 when the Winter Olympic Games were held in Vancouver and Whistler, BC!
The 2014 Winter Olympics are in Sochi, Russia. The games began on February 7, 2014 and they will end on February 23. So far, Canada is doing quite well in the medal standings. We will be learning about and watching some of the competition this week, including the performances of two local athletes: Jessica Hewitt in speed skating and Elli Terwiel who competes in ski racing.
Is your home country participating in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games? If so, how many athletes are competing?
How many of the winter sports can you name?
http://olympic.ca/game/2014-sochi/