The Olympics.

On July 27th 2012, the Olympic opening ceremony took place in London, England. It went off with a bang. There was music, comedians and even the queen herself! There was also lots more.'

That's not all that has happened over the past week and a half. There has been a variety of sporting events. Countries from all over the world come and compete to win a gold medal (1st place). Some sports played are Shot-put, Athletics, Swimming, Diving, Fencing, Synchronized Swimming, Basketball, Archery, Shooting, Hockey, Soccer, Kayaking, Badminton and much more. Sporting events are placed in two categories, Female and Male. Teams only verse other teams in the same category. 

The Olympics originated from Ancient Greece in 776BC. Only men were allowed to compete and women were not allowed to watch. Winners were rewarded with olive trees and wreathes. The Olympics were dedicated to Olympian Gods and were held in the world-famous Olympia.

Last week, New Zealand's very own Mahy Drysdale won us our first gold. Good luck!

 The Mascots names and info in here  Mascots   as well as here : the names are Wenlock and  Mandeville.

Mandeville (with helmet)  and Wenlock ( with flag on him