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Olympics
The Olympics is known as the biggest meet of many sports. Athletes in this meet do not play for a team or club, but rather represent their country. Competing for your country in the Olympics is considered the highest honor by many.
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Who chose newham to host the London Olympics?
The 2012 Olympics were awarded to London. The majority of events will be held in specially built stadiums within the London Borough of Newham.
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NEWHAM WAS CHOSEN BECAUSE IT IS A RIGHT DUMP AND WE WANTED TO MAKE IT BETTER BY HAVING THE OLYMPICS THERE.
. The chosen area is in the 1% of the Most Deprived in England. Holding the Olympics in that area would provide a much needed boost to some of the city's most deprived areas.
There are many places in Newham that could easily be bought at a low price and then easily cleared and built into various sites for the Olympics in 2012. There is a lot of wasteland where there is nothing to clear and the land is flat and easy to build on. It is very cheap to buy and lots of space to build stadiums onto. Many parts of Newham are old and run down. There are many old Garages and warehouses that are old, battered and not in use anymore. These will be extremely cheap to buy and would improve the environment quality in the area around it. Also it will not be any problem for any of the locals and they would be happy to get rid of it as it is not very pleasant to look at. There are many traveller sites for Gypsies. You could buy them cheaply and also there homes are not permanent and they could easily move. There are lots of abandoned houses that people are trying to sell off very cheaply. Knocking these down would create more space for car parks or stadiums.
Also, putting the Olympic site in Newham will improve the area's depravedness. The Olympic site will provide at least 9,000 knew jobs and 4,000 new homes for the area, which has an unemployment rate of 11.7%.
If you look at how many people live in council houses, the rate is a lot higher in that area. Also a very high amount of people live in flats, maisonettes or apartments. As well only 51.0% of Newham's GCSE students got grades A*- C. There is an extreme amount of crime in Newham. There is 33.5 vehicle crimes, 32.7 violence against people crimes, 10.5 street crimes, 8.0 Residential burglaries and 1.8 sexual offences and hopefully building the Olympic site here will help the lives of those people and get them jobs so they do not need to steal or commit crimes. Also 36.2% of the area are Economically Inactive.
However Newham has been named the second worst robbery hotspot in London. This will raise concerns about spectators' safety during the 2012 Games. Met statistics show Newham, with 2,077 offences, was the second worst borough for robberies last year. Its Stratford and New Town ward - including the international rail and Tube stations - came third in a table of London's most robbery-hit wards with 219 offences. Newham's Forest Gate South ward was also among the top 10 worst areas. The figures highlight the challenge that police will face during the Olympics.
How many Olympic silver medals does Micheal Phelps have?
69
He has never won a silver medal. He has 13 gold medals and 2 bronze medals
There were no Olympics in 1997, but there were in '96. And that depends on the category.
What Equipment needed for olympic horse riding?
Assuming you already have all the other equipment needed to care for a horse (grooming, stable care etc.) Then you'll need the following items, and they apply to all the types of riding.
Saddle: fitted to the horse it's used on
Saddle pad/blanket/numnah: in your choice of color.
Girth/cinch: measured to fit the horse and saddle.
Bridle: In leather or synthetic, sized for your horse, and in a color of your choice or matching your saddle.
Bit: In a model suited to your horse, or you can go bit-less if your horse is trained to do so.
Reins: Some bridles come with them, some do not, you can pick the right length, color, and material for you and your horse.
Anything beyond the items listed above is mainly preference and/ or need, such as martingales/tie-downs, breast-collars/plates, cruppers etc.
depends really on what style of riding you participate in. most people ride in a simple English all-purpose saddle. i ride in dressage, so i use a dressage saddle, as well as an Australian stock saddle (kind of like a western saddle) when i work with cattle. some horses need more than a saddle and bridle, such as breast plates, martingales to keep them from pulling their heads up, boots to protect their legs etc.
or do you mean equipment for yourself? you should always ride in an approved helmet (NEVER a bike helmet) and helmet's should be replaced after any major impact as it weakens their strength in protecting your head. and flat-soled boots.
that depends on what kind of equpiment ur talking about. horse's equipment or the rider's equpiment? horse: saddle, bridle, halter, grooming supplies, saddle pads, bits....the list goes on and on rider: breeches/ jeans, helmet, riding boots, gloves, show clothes, hlf chaps, spurs...again the list goes on and on unless ur more specifice in what type of equipment.
Required equipment depends on what style of riding you are doing. Formal equestrian riding is different from western riding.
At a minimum you will need footwear that will permit you to grab the stirrups and pants that will protect you, partially, from friction with the saddle or horse's back.
With formal riding you must ALWAYS wear a well fitting riding hat. Tough shoes, preferably long riding boots should be worn and a body protector is also an important piece of equitment to protect your back and ribs if you fall off.
If you want to ride a horse you need a saddle all tacked up a bridle and anything else your horse may need. To get on the horse or mount it you need something to stand on if you cant get your leg up high enough.
English: for the rider, you need a helmet and vest. you can use gloves, a crop, spurs, and half or full chaps.
English: for the horse you most commonly just need a square saddle pad, a fitted saddle pad, a bridle, a bit, and a girth. you need a martingale for jumping.
Western: for the rider, most wear either a cowboy hat, a cap or no hat at all. A few use helmets. I advise you use a helmet no matter your disipline. Then, for normal riding clothes, just any shirt that you don't mind getting dirty and jeans. You can choose to have gloves if you want. You can also wear chaps and/or spurs. And western boots. You want a heel to them to prevent them slipping through the stirup, which can get you hung up in the stirup, and this can result in you getting dragged should you fall off. It's also good for them to have a smooth sole so they are easy to slip out of the stirrup incase you flal or something. Just a safety precaution.
Western: For the horse, if you aren't riding bareback, you'll need a western saddle pad, a western saddle, and a bridle. You may choose to use back cinch and/or a breast collar. For the bridle, you can decide if you want a throatlatch and what kind of brow band you want: a normal one, a split ear, or a single ear.
` If it's one of those things where you're not trying to be fancy and just enjoying the ride, any pants that are comfortable and that protect your leg well. A shoe (most people say boot) with a heel (no open toe!). A shirt that can get dirty without you minding, and if you want, gloves. For your horse, the discipline chooses that! That's all explained above... You don't NEED extra things like safety vests, martigales, polo wraps, etc, but those are some things people may want (or the horse may even need). Wearing a helmet is a big discussion in horse riding, and everyone has a different opinion. All in all, wear one if you want. No one but your instructor, barn owner, guardians, etc can really control that. I'd rather feel the wind in my hair, but better safe than sorry! :) ` Have fun! `
a horse rider should ALWAYS wear a helmet when around horses. When mounting your horse you just need a positive attitude and a mounting block or a leg-up is a must. Once on your horse if you want to trot you cluck or squeeze with your legs. If that does not work use a CROP. Tap the horse on his butt to reinforce that you want him to move. Rember, this isn't supposed to hurt. If you are jumping you ned half chaps and jeans or riding pants are fine. Cantering is a bit faster and don't try this until you have mastered a sitting(not posting) trot WITHOUT sturrips. At first you may need to hold on to some mane to feel more secure. Anyway, when mounting the horse you need a bridle, saddle, boots, spurs(if your horse misbehaves, make sure you are using them correctly), crop, martingale(if jumping or horse has short stride) saddle pads, sturrips, helemet, boots, half chaps, and girth.
it depends on which discipline you're riding. however, the most basic is a bridle, a saddle, and a saddle pad. and a lot of people like to put boots on their horses.
for people, you should never ride in shorts. also never ride in tennis shoes, get REAL riding boots. a helmet also should always be worn, especially if you're a beginner.
To look at what horse riding equipment you may need there is a good site called Throstlenest Saddlery http://www.throstlenestsaddlery.co.uk
If you are riding at my barn and are a minor, you will need a helmet and riding boots. I do not wear a helmet on a horse, but I probably should. I can not tell you how many times I have had close calls. The boots are more important then the helmet though. Tennis shoes are a absolute no no and will get you kicked off my property for riding in them.
Is the x games held every 4 years?
yes, every year the winter and summer X-games happen even if its the same year as the Olympics
Why netball is not an olympic sport?
It may be to your surprise but quite a lot of people don't believe netball is a real sport. Also Netball hasn't been around for very long and is a variation of the sport, basketball. Just as T-ball and Soft Ball is a variation of Baseball.
Each variation sport has their haters and lovers, although Net Ball seems to have quite a lot of haters.
There for, being a 'variation sport', not being very old and isn't played anywhere else in the world (or not in very many countries) it isn't included as an olympic sport.
To become represented at the Olympic Games a sport has to fulfil a number of criteria, beginning with the "Value added by the Sport to the Olympics," and including its popularity, geographical spread (75 countries in 4 continents for men and 40 countries in 3 continents for women is sometimes mentioned), and governance. It must be played by men and women and have an International and National Governing bodies, an internationally applied set of rules and a detailed and recognised code of ethics. The cost of mounting a Championships, the provision of equipment and the history of the sport are all taken into consideration. Finally, it must be voted on.
Netball is quite widely played in 60 or so countries and certainly qualifies from a popularity point of view, but while it passes on most counts (although the International Federation of Netball Associations still doesn't include the men's game), it is doubtful whether it would add a great deal to the Olympics, when basketball (which is similar, from which netball was originally derived and which has far more players around the world) is already an established Olympic sport.
Nevertheless, the International Olympic Committee certainly keeps Netball under review, and has encouraged its development in various countries.
Has Germany ever hosted the olympic games?
Yes, France has hosted five Olympic Games: Summer Games: 1900 and 1924 - Paris Winter Games: 1924 - Chamonix
1968 - Grenoble
1992 - Albertville The 1924 Games were held concurrently and were considered one Games. It was not until afterwards that the IOC decided to designate Chamonix as the first Winter Olympic Games.
Which of the foling is not one of the original Olympic truce rule?
No women were to be harmed if caught attending the Games.
Where to find BME pain Olympics video?
In http://www.voshy.com/videos/view.php?id=Pain-Olympics_ks3mi
In the Olympic games today what does a winner receive?
In modern Olympics games the got a gold medal, sliver medal and a bronze medal.
Swimmer Natalie Coughlin of the United States with 6 ... 1 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze. She won gold in women's 100 meter backstroke, silver in 4x100 meter freestyle relay and 4x100 meter medley relay, and bronze in 100 meter freestyle, 4x200 meter freestyle relay, and 200 meter individual medley.
What does the Olympic gold medal represent?
The Olympics logo is five rings of the colors red, blue, black, yellow, and green. Each colored ring represents one or more colors of every country's flag.
Different games involved in olympic games?
Name of games in Beijing Olympics * Archery * Athletics * Badminton * Baseball * Basketball * Beach Volleyball * Boxing * Canoe/Kayak Flatwater * Canoe/Kayak Slalom * Cycling BMX * Cycling Mountain Bike * Cycling Road * Cycling Track * Diving * Equestrian * Fencing * Football * Gymnastics Artistic * Gymnastics Rhythmic * Trampoline * Handball * Hockey * Judo * Modern Pentathlon * Rowing * Sailing * Shooting * Softball * Swimming * Synchronized Swimming * Table Tennis * Taekwondo * Tennis * Triathlon * Volleyball * Water Polo * Weightlifting * Wrestling
How many gold medals does Rebecca Adlington have?
Rebecca Adlington won gold in the 400 meter freestyle and 800 meter freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Who conceived the olympic symbol and when?
According to most accounts, the rings were adopted by Baron Pierre de Coubertin (founder of the modern Olympic Movement) in 1913 after he saw a similar design on an artifact from ancient Greece.
How many sports took part in the Olympics in 1908?
24.
Archery
Athletics
Boxing
Cycling
Diving
Fencing
Figure Skating
Football
Gymnastics
Hockey
Jeu De Paume
Lacrosse
Motorboating
Polo
Racquets
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Tennis
Tug-Of-War
Water Polo
Wrestling
How many Olympic medals has the Indian Hockey team won to date?
India has won 9 gold medals since the country first started participating in the Olympics in 1900. The country has won 8 gold medals in Field Hockey, and 1 gold medal in Shooting. India won its first gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics for Field Hockey. India's most recent gold medal was won at the 2008 China Olympics for Shooting.
Where did 2000 summer Olympics take place?
The 2000 Summer Olympic Games took place in Sydney, Australia.
Name 5 new sports added to the Olympics since 1980?
1) Synchronized Diving - added at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
2) Triathlon - added at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
3) Trampoline - added at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
4) Snowboarding - added at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
5) Skeleton - added at the 2002 Winter Olympics although this event was in the 1948 and 1928 Games and was known as toboggan.
When did Wilma Rudolph remarrie?
Wilma Rudolph married William Ward first in 1961 but then divorced. She later married Robert Eldridge in 1963 and had four children. They too were later divorced.
Which sport uses a piece of equipment 5foot wide and 9 foot long?
Table tennis gear is incredibly easy and inexpensive. The desk is rectangular, 9 through 5 ft (2.7 through 1.5 metres), its top floor a degree airplane 30 inches (76 cm) above the floor. The internet is 6 toes (1.8 metres) long, and its top side alongside the total size is 6 inches (15.25 cm) above the enjoying surface.
