The curtain has fallen down splendidly on Rio Olympic 2016. With the Closing Ceremony, all the great sports-persons of the world have returned to their respective countries. Some with medals and a lot of without them.
New records were made on the land of Brazil. Some records were broken. Whether anybody has won or lost, sports has won as ever. The USA has retained its supremacy with its medal tally reached 118 ( 43 Gold Medal, 37 Silver and 38 Bronze).
This time Britain was successful in securing the 2nd spot beating China. Britain won 66 medals with 27 Gold, 22 Silver and 17 Bronze. China gave the worst Olympic Performance in 20 years. But it has blamed the fierce competition for this flop show and determined to come out better in the next Olympic.
Indian performance has been much below expectations. Thanks we got two medals towards the end of Rio Olympic that have saved our face amongst the world sports community.
Some achievements got the international acclaim, especially some individuals. First of all, Michael Phelps deserves our attention. He is the most decorated Olympian with 28 individual medals. This great American Swimmer has called it a day after hid last swimming event at Rio.
He has won 23 gold medals in all the four Olympics he has played. The Second legend is Usain Bolt, an Jamaican, the fastest human ever. This greatest sprinter of all times has won 9 gold medals in Olympics. He has also announced his retirement after the Rio Olympic.
Read some more Important Facts/ Questions on Rio Olympic 2016
Who is IOC President ?
Ans – Thomas Bach
Which countries have got no 4 and 5 slots in Rio 2016 Olympic ?
Ans – Russia and China
Who defeated PV Sindhu ( India ) in the Badminton final ?
Ans – Carolina Marine ( Spain)
Whom did Sindhu defeat to reach the Rio Olympic Badminton Final ?
Ans – Japanese Nozomi Okuhara
Which district of Haryana does Sakshi Malik belong ? ( Bronze in Wrestling )
Ans – Rohtak ( Haryana )
Who won the high Jump gold ?
Ans – Beitia from Spain
Which slot did India get in Rio Summer Olympic ?
Ans – 67th
Men’s Volleyball Gold is won by Brazil
Men’s Soccer Gold Medal – Brazil
Which Country shall host the 2020 Olympic Game ?
Ans – Japan ( Venue – Tokyo )
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