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100

Which sport uses an oval-shaped ball and four goal posts?

AFL


100

Which Australian swimmer has won multiple Olympic gold medals and is nicknamed "The Thorpedo"?

Ian Thorpe

100

Which sport uses a round ball and has 11 players on each team on the field?

Soccer

100

How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?

Every 4 years

100

Which country is famous for sumo wrestling?

Japan

200

In rugby league, how many points is a try worth?

4 points

200

Which Australian tennis player won the 2022 Wimbledon men's doubles title and is known for his colourful personality?

Nick Kyrgios

200

Which sport uses an orange ball and a hoop?

Basketball

200

Which Olympic sport combines running, jumping and throwing events?

Athletics

200

Approximately how many players are on a netball team on the court at one time?

7

300

Which sport is known as Australia's national summer sport?

Cricket
300

Which basketball player is often called one of the greatest of all time and wore number 23 for much of his career?

Michael Jordan

300

Which sport uses a shuttlecock instead of a ball?

Badmiton 

300

Which city hosted the 2000 Olympic Games?

Sydney

300

What is the fastest land animal, often used as a mascot for speed in sport?

A cheetah

400

Which Australian sport is played on the largest field?

AFL

400

This Australian rugby league player is often called one of the greatest players of all time and played for Queensland and Australia. Who is he?

Cameron Smith

400

Name five sports that use a ball

Basketball

Hockey

Soccer

AFL

Rugby

Softball

Cricket

400

Name four Olympic water sports.

  • Swimming
  • Diving
  • Water polo
  • Surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Rowing
400

What do athletes do before exercise to prepare their bodies?

Warm up

500

Name five popular sports played by young Australians.

  • Soccer
  • AFL
  • Rugby league
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Swimming
500

ame the sport each athlete is famous for.

  • Cathy Freeman
  • Pat Cummins
  • Sam Kerr
  • Cathy Freeman – Athletics (sprinting)
  • Pat Cummins – Cricket
  • Sam Kerr – Soccer (football)
500

A PE teacher gives you these clues:

  • The sport uses a ball.
  • Each team has 5 players on the court at one time.
  • Players can score 1, 2 or 3 points in a single play.
  • Dribbling is required to move with the ball.
  • A shot clock is used to keep the game moving

Basketball

500

What are colours of the Olympic rings? 

Red, blue, black, yellow, green

500

Which sport is the most popular in the world?

Soccer

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