The Summer Olympic Games are held every four years. The Summer Olympic Games are held at a different world city each time. There are many people at the games. The people are from all over the world.

Men and women win medals. Gold is for first place. Silver is for second place. Bronze is for third place.

People take part in many sports. The sports are called events. Some of the sports have more than one event. Some events are for both men and women. Some events are for men only. Other events are for women only.

It is important to take part. It is less important to win. The games are about the fun. The Olympics are about playing sports. The games are also about friendship. The Summer Olympic Games are like a big party for the world.