Famous Athletes
Who is the Portuguese footballer famous for wearing number 7?
Cristiano Ronaldo
How many players are on the field for one football team?
11
What do you hit in badminton?
A shuttlecock
Which organ pumps blood around your body?
The heart
Which country is famous for sumo wrestling?
Japan
Which Argentine footballer won the 2022 World Cup?
Lionel Messi
What is the term for scoring three goals in one football match?
A hat-trick
What piece of equipment measures an athlete's heart rate during exercise?
A heart-rate monitor
What should you do before a workout to prepare your muscles?
A warm-up
In which country did the modern Olympic Games begin in 1896?
In Greece
Who won the Olympics games in 2014(figure skating team event)
ROC(Russian Olympic community)
In which sport do players shout “Fore!”?
Golf
Where do swimmers compete?
In a swimming pool
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
Which country hosts the famous cycling race called the Tour de France?
France
The most famous gymnasts twins in CIS?
Dina and Arina Averina
How many sets must a player usually win to win a best-of-five tennis match?
3 sets
What piece of equipment does a hockey player use to hit the puck?
A hockey stick
Why is dynamic stretching often recommended before intense exercise?
It warms up the muscles and prepares the body for movement
Which traditional sport, involving horseback wrestling, is popular in Kazakhstan and Central Asia?
Kokpar
Which boxer was nicknamed 'The Greatest' and became a three-time world heavyweight champion?
Muhammad Ali
In Formula One, what does a chequered flag signal?
The end of the race or session
What is the official name of the surface used for most professional tennis tournaments at Wimbledon?
Grass
Why is rest important after intense exercise?
It helps the body recover and repair muscles.
What international football tournament takes place every four years?
The FIFA World Cup