Question

The athletes had come from so many countries

To run for the gold, for the silver and bronze

Many weeks and months in training

All building up to the games.All round the field spectators were gathered

Cheering on all the young women and men

Then the final event of the day was approaching

The last race about to begin.

i) Who had come and from where? What was the event for which they
had come?

ii) Explain: 'To run for the gold, for the silver and bronze'.

iii) How do you know that the participants were well trained?

iv) Where were the spectators? What were they doing?

v) What was the final event? How many contestants were there for the

event? What sad incident happened during this event?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The athletes had come from so many countries

To run for the gold, for the silver and bronze

Many weeks and months in training

All building up to the games.

Question 1 : What is the  reason for the coming of the athletes?

Answer : The athletes have come to participate in the Special Olympics. They are supposed to take part in the events that were to be performed. These athletes were differently-abled so they wanted to show the world that they were not weaker as far as strength and determination were considered.