How fair are the Olympics?

In July and August 2024 athletes from around the world came together in Paris to compete in the Summer Olympics. But are the games as fair as they could be? Help students take part in a series of mini debates to discuss gender equality, money and rules for participating countries.

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Published 03 August 2024

About this lesson

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Discuss news stories surrounding the Olympic games
  • Debate key questions about gender equality, money and rules
  • Decide how fair the Olympic games are

This lesson develops the following skill:

Speaking

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Intermediate:
Speaking engagingly

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