SPORTS fanatics put their Olympic knowledge to the test with a brain teaser inspired by the Paris Games.
Can you name the four sports that will not be at the Olympic Games this year?
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Jackpot City is an online casino in the United Kingdom with games such as slots, roulette and blackjack.
They created a Going For Gold seek-and-find puzzle to celebrate the start of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Everyone expects countries around the world to compete with each other in athletics, swimming and gymnastics.
But, based on the 32 sports that this summer event organizes, can you find the four sports in the puzzle that are not going ahead?
“We have all imagined ourselves participating in the Olympic Games and playing our favorite sports,” said a Jackpot City spokesperson.
“With 32 sports taking centre stage, this year’s Games promise to be the most exciting yet as one sport makes its official debut alongside two new events.”
They said that if you could solve their challenge, “you too would win gold.”
Breaking the 20-second record and recognizing the four sports requires an athlete’s instincts.
Everyone expects to see runners sprinting on the track to win a trophy for their country.
Javelin throwing is also a traditional sport at the Olympic Games.
However, there are also some activities that are relatively new within the framework of the quadrennial event.
Tip: For one of the sports you need a team of 10 players.
Another sport not being played at the Olympics this year is one often played in pubs.
Do you think you’ve spotted the four events that are not on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games programme?
Scroll down to the solution below to check if you were right.
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According to the official website of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, there will be no lacrosse, darts, cricket or roller skating on the program.
All four sports are circled on the left side of the seek-and-find puzzle.
MORE BRAIN TEASERS
Jackpot City recently wowed people with a new Olympic-themed challenge.
Can you find the real Olympic rings?
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The Olympic Games were founded over 100 years ago and the iconic rings symbolized the participating countries.
You have to be able to pay attention to even the smallest details to be able to recognize the authentic rings within 10 seconds.
A tip: Yellow, black and green are among the five colors.
Once you’ve found the Olympic rings, scroll down to the solution below to see if you got it right.
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From left to right the Olympic rings are blue, yellow, black, green and red.
Spin Genie UK took inspiration from another fun summer activity for their brain-teasing project.
Can you grab the five ice cream cones hidden in the park?
Only the most astute puzzlers solved the challenge in 22 seconds or less.
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If you think strategically, you’d expect at least one person to be standing at the food trucks with an ice cream.
However, the illustrator of the artwork deliberately made the challenge difficult.
Have you found an ice cream cone yet?
To get an idea, look for colors that might indicate strawberry or vanilla ice cream.
When you’re ready to stop searching for the five ice cream cones, scroll down to the solution below.
Benefits of Brain Teasers and Optical Illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how different brain areas respond to brain teasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- Not only are they entertaining, they also shed light on the way our brains interpret visual data.
- By regularly training your brain, you improve your ability to concentrate and perceive details.
- Research has shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see significant improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
- Better concentration and attention span may help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision by helping you see small print better.
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