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Sport: 49 trivia questions with sources

The set covers scoring, rules, equipment, playing areas, major competitions, memorable athletes, and the origins of sports played on fields, courts, tracks, ice, and water.

49 questions · 18 easy, 21 medium, 10 hard · 49 with a source link

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  • Fields and courts

    Soccer, rugby, baseball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and playing-area rules.

  • Targets, scores, and equipment

    Darts, bowling, archery, golf, snooker, hockey, and the objects used to score.

  • Racing and endurance

    Cycling, swimming, relays, marathons, biathlon, and sailing.

  • Combat and precision

    Boxing, judo, fencing, chess, gymnastics, and technical vocabulary.

  • Championships and athletes

    International tournaments, trophies, host nations, record holders, and celebrated competitors.

All 49 questions with answers

49 carry a pinned source revision

  1. How many players does a soccer team field at the start of a match?

    ElevenChecked against: Two teams of eleven players each compete to get the ball into the other team's goal (between the posts and under the bar), thereby scoring a goal.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football?oldid=1365398893#Gameplay

  2. In which sport would you score a touchdown?

    American footballChecked against: In American football and Canadian football, a touchdown is worth six points and is followed by an extra point or two-point conversion attempt.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchdown?oldid=1351688910

  3. What color jersey is worn by the leader of the Tour de France?

    YellowChecked against: Since 1919, the race leader following each stage has been awarded the yellow jersey (French: Maillot jaune).Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jersey_statistics?oldid=1365978446

  4. In what year was judo created?

    1882Checked against: Judo was created in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō (嘉納 治五郎) as an eclectic martial art, distinguishing itself from its predecessors (primarily Tenjin Shinyo-ryu jujutsu and Kitō-ryū jujutsu) due to an emphasis on " randori " (乱取り, lit. 'free sparring') instead of kata (形, kata; pre-arranged forms) alongside its removal of striking and weapon training elements.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judo?oldid=1364744609

  5. How many rings appear on the Olympic symbol?

    FiveChecked against: The five rings on the flag represent the inhabited continents of the world (the Americas considered as one continent).Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_symbols?oldid=1360606769

  6. What piece of equipment is struck in ice hockey?

    Hockey puckChecked against: A closed disk hockey puck having the shape of a short cylinder made of vulcanized rubber is used in the sport of ice hockey.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockey_puck?oldid=1341964046

  7. What is a score of zero games called in tennis?

    LoveChecked against: Unlike games, set scores are counted in the ordinary manner (1, 2, 3, etc.), except that the state of having won zero games is called "love".Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_scoring_system?oldid=1365214798#Tiebreak_scoring

  8. How many points is a triple-20 worth in darts?

    60 pointsChecked against: Once opened in this manner, until the opponent closes that number with three marks on it of their own, each additional hit by the owner/opener scores points equal to the number of the target (which may also be doubled and tripled, e.g. a triple-20 is worth 60 points).Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darts?oldid=1358858169#Cricket

  9. How long is a marathon in miles?

    26.22 miChecked against: The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres (c. 26.22 mi), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon?oldid=1364275441

  10. Which swimming stroke shares its name with an insect?

    ButterflyChecked against: Butterfly (shortened to fly) is a swimming stroke swum on the front.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_stroke?oldid=1362368263

  11. Which base must a runner touch first to score a run?

    First baseChecked against: First base is the first of the four bases that must be touched by a runner in order to score a run for the batting team.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_field?oldid=1365476734#First_base

  12. Which sport features a pommel horse?

    GymnasticsChecked against: The pommel horse, also known as vaulting horse, or hobble horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pommel_horse?oldid=1361075464

  13. How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?

    OneChecked against: Each successful free throw is worth one point.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_throw?oldid=1365039427

  14. Which country’s rugby team is called the All Blacks?

    New ZealandChecked against: The New Zealand national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks (Māori: Ōpango [ɔːpaŋɔ]), represents New Zealand in men's rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_national_rugby_union_team?oldid=1365603403

  15. What object is passed between runners in a relay race?

    BatonChecked against: The runner finishing one leg is usually required to pass the next runner a stick-like object known as a "baton" while both are running in a marked exchange zone.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay_race?oldid=1364453292

  16. In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?

    1896Checked against: Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, leading to the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games?oldid=1364372974

  17. What is a perfect score in ten-pin bowling?

    300Checked against: In bowling games that use 10 pins, such as ten-pin bowling, candlepin bowling, and duckpin bowling, the highest possible score is 300, achieved by bowling 12 strikes in a row in a traditional single game: one strike in each of the first nine frames, and three more in the tenth frame.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_game_(bowling)?oldid=1362630291

  18. Which baseball position is numbered 1 for scorekeeping?

    PitcherChecked against: Each position conventionally has an associated number, for use in scorekeeping by the official scorer: 1 (pitcher), 2 (catcher), 3 (first baseman), 4 (second baseman), 5 (third baseman), 6 (shortstop), 7 (left fielder), 8 (center fielder), and 9 (right fielder).Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_positions?oldid=1346483821

  19. What happens when a golfer scores one under par on a hole?

    A birdieChecked against: A hole score of one stroke fewer than par (one under par, −1) is known as a birdie, e.g. 2 strokes to complete a par 3 hole or 4 strokes on a par 5 hole.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Par_(score)?oldid=1341770659#Birdie

  20. By what nickname is Muhammad Ali widely known?

    The GreatestChecked against: A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname " the Greatest ", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali?oldid=1364290636

  21. How many minutes are played in a standard soccer match before added time?

    90 minutesChecked against: Traditionally, the game has been played over two 45-minute halves, for a total match time of 90 minutes.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football?oldid=1365398893

  22. What is the center of an archery target commonly called?

    The bullseyeChecked against: The bullseye or bull's eye is the center of a shooting target or dartboard.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullseye_(target)?oldid=1362339435

  23. Which four tournaments make up tennis’s Grand Slam?

    Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US OpenChecked against: The individual Grand Slam tournaments consist of the four majors: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_(tennis)?oldid=1363991952#Tournaments

  24. Which combat sport features sword fighting?

    FencingChecked against: Fencing is a combat sport that features sword fighting.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing?oldid=1348371331

  25. Why do cricket umpires raise both arms straight above their heads?

    A sixChecked against: A six scored by hitting the ball over the boundary is signalled by the umpire raising both hands above their head.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umpire_(cricket)?oldid=1364686981#Six

  26. Which chess piece can jump over other pieces?

    The knightChecked against: When moving, the knight can jump over pieces to reach its destination.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_(chess)?oldid=1356911932#Movement

  27. What is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on grass?

    WimbledonChecked against: Wimbledon is the only remaining Grand Slam event played on natural grass courts.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wimbledon_Championships?oldid=1365612638#Grounds

  28. Which athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

    OwensChecked against: James Cleveland " Jesse " Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who made history at the 1936 Olympic Games by winning four gold medals, setting individual Olympic records in each event, plus another as a member of the 400-meter relay.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens?oldid=1363329522

  29. In volleyball, how many team contacts are allowed before returning the ball?

    ThreeChecked against: The opposing team must use a combination of no more than three contacts with the volleyball to return the ball to the opponent's side of the net.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volleyball?oldid=1365019713#Gameplay

  30. How is a three-goal performance by one player in a single game described?

    Hat-trickChecked against: A "hat-trick" occurs in association football when a player scores three goals in a single game, while two goals in a single match is called a "brace".Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat-trick?oldid=1365875953#Association_football_(soccer)

  31. Which league’s playoff champion receives the Stanley Cup?

    The National Hockey LeagueChecked against: The Stanley Cup (French: La Coupe Stanley) is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Cup?oldid=1363316739

  32. In which lane does Franklin Field achieve the 400 metre distance?

    Lane 4Checked against: Some facilities build tracks to fit the available space, with one of the most notable examples of this being Franklin Field, where the 400 metre distance is achieved in lane 4.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_track?oldid=1308237043#Measurement_of_a_track

  33. Which country hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup?

    UruguayChecked against: In the final, hosts and pre-tournament favourites Uruguay defeated Argentina 4–2 in front of 68,346 people to become the first nation to win the World Cup.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930_FIFA_World_Cup?oldid=1365518068

  34. What separates the two halves of a badminton court?

    A netChecked against: The court is rectangular and divided into halves by a net.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton?oldid=1357554598#Court

  35. In snooker, which colored ball is worth the most points?

    The black ballChecked against: Fouls incur a minimum of four penalty points unless a higher value object ball is involved in the foul, up to a maximum of seven penalty points where the black ball is concerned.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snooker?oldid=1365421672#Scoring

  36. How does a biathlon combine two very different skills?

    Cross-country skiing and rifle shootingChecked against: Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biathlon?oldid=1354555922

  37. Which boxer was the youngest heavyweight champion at age 20?

    TysonChecked against: Claiming his first belt at the age of 20, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tyson?oldid=1365873681

  38. How many strokes under par is an albatross on a par-five hole?

    Three strokes fewer than parChecked against: A hole score of three strokes fewer than par (three under par, −3) is known as an albatross (the albatross being one of the largest birds); also called a double eagle in the US, e.g. 2 strokes to complete a par 5 hole.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Par_(score)?oldid=1341770659#Albatross

  39. Name the three weapons used in modern fencing.

    Foil, épée, and sabreChecked against: It consists of three primary disciplines: foil, épée, and sabre (also spelled saber), each with its own blade and set of rules.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing?oldid=1348371331

  40. When and where was the America’s Cup first raced?

    22 August 1851 around the Isle of WightChecked against: It was first raced for on 22 August 1851 around the Isle of Wight off Southampton and Portsmouth in Hampshire, England, in a fleet race between the New York Yacht Club 's America and 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America's_Cup?oldid=1360042767#History

  41. What is a Fosbury Flop used to clear?

    The barChecked against: The flop became the dominant style of the event, surpassing the straddle technique, Western roll, Eastern cut-off, or scissors jump to clear the bar.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fosbury_flop?oldid=1345299538

  42. Which women’s combined event is held outdoors?

    Women's heptathlonChecked against: The women's heptathlon is held outdoors and was introduced in the 1980s, first appearing in the Olympics in 1984.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptathlon?oldid=1363151664

  43. Why is the boxing area called a ring even though it is square?

    Contests were fought in a roughly drawn circle on the groundChecked against: The name "ring" is a relic from when contests were fought in a roughly drawn circle on the ground.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_ring?oldid=1363976079#History_and_terminology

  44. Which country won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987?

    New ZealandChecked against: The tournament was won by New Zealand, who were the strong favourites and won all their matches comfortably.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Rugby_World_Cup?oldid=1364982692

  45. A stone, sweeping brushes, and a house of concentric circles are all part of which sport?

    CurlingChecked against: Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area that is segmented into four concentric circles.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curling?oldid=1362285228

  46. How many players from each basketball team are on the court, excluding substitutes?

    Five playersChecked against: Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players each (excluding substitutes) oppose one another on a rectangular court.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball?oldid=1363065141

  47. What is the highest possible snooker break in normal circumstances?

    147Checked against: A maximum break (also known as a maximum, a 147 or, orally, a one-four-seven) is the highest possible break in snooker in normal circumstances and is a special type of total clearance.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximum_break?oldid=1365953450

  48. In rugby union, what restarts play after a minor infringement?

    A scrumChecked against: In rugby union, a scrum is a means of restarting play after a minor infringement.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrum_(rugby_union)?oldid=1364760410

  49. How many track and field events make up a decathlon?

    10 track and field eventsChecked against: The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of 10 track and field events.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decathlon?oldid=1365854135