1) 1. Hockey has been played since the 18th century. 2. As a rule, the Olympics are held every 4 years. 3. At the beginning of the 18th century the National Hockey League was not formed. 4. When was the "Dinamo" club organized? 5. Swimming has been included in the Olympic programme. 6. The Olympic Flag has been used since the VII Olympiad in Belgium. 7. The victors of the early Games were awarded with wreaths (венки) from an olive tree. 8. The Paralympic movement was launched since 1960, for the first time it was organized in Rome. 9. Goalball is not played on a basketball ground. 2) 1. For the first time women took part in the Olympic Games in 1900. 2. Curling wasn't included into the Olympic programme in 1889. 3. First curling clubs appeared in Russia at the end of the 19th century. 4. The Winter Olympic Games have been held since 1924.