Why is your Olympic team called Great Britain?

**BCWWF** · 12-13-2008, 12:16 PM

Shouldn't it be United Kingdom? Or does it not include Northern Ireland?

From my understanding, Great Britain is the name of the island that includes England, Scotland and Wales, and then the actual name of the country was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Somebody fill me in.

Also discuss if Alex Ferguson will lead a Team GB in 2012, and if it will have Scots and Welshmen on it.

12-13-2008, 12:16 PM	#1
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Why is your Olympic team called Great Britain? Shouldn't it be United Kingdom? Or does it not include Northern Ireland? From my understanding, Great Britain is the name of the island that includes England, Scotland and Wales, and then the actual name of the country was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Somebody fill me in. Also discuss if Alex Ferguson will lead a Team GB in 2012, and if it will have Scots and Welshmen on it. Dont Mess With Kids