Sports in the UK

Cricket

100

What is the English word for "batte"

Bat 

200

What is the form of the cricket pitch ? 

A/ Round

B/ Oval

C/ Rectangular

B/ Oval

300

When was the international Cricket Council founded ? 

A/ in 1998

B/ in 1893

C/ in 1909

C/ in 1909

400

The first international cricket tour was cancelle. Why ?

A/ Because of the French revolution

B/ Because of the lack of competitors countries.

C/ Because of Worl War II

A/ Because of the French revolution

500

Where does the world champion women's cricket team come from? (it's an English-speaking country)

Southern Stars from Australia

Soccer

100

Name 3 UK soccer clubs.

Examples : Arsenal, Liverpool FC, Manchester city...

200

What's the word for "attaquant" ?

Striker 

300

Why is soccer so popular in the UK?

It is popular thanks to the simplicity of the game. The fact you don't need much more than a ball to play means it is as popular amongst school children as it is amongst office workers.

400

When did the first modern set of rules for the code of soccer were established ? 

A/1840

B/1863

C/1890

B/1863

500

When did the team of England win the FIFA World Cup ?

A/1970

B/1978

C/1966

C/1966

Swimming

100

What's the English word for "bonnet de bain"?

Swimming cap

200

What's the English word for "palme"

Fin or flipper.

300

Where are the British Summer swimming Championships 2024 taking place?

In London

400

What is the frequency of the British Summer swimming Championships ?

Every year

500

Which swimming stroke is the specialty of Adam Peaty?

Breaststroke

Ice Hockey

100

What is the English word for the "crosse"

Stick

200

What is the English word for the "rondelle/palet"

1/ Puck

2/ Cork

3/ Disk

1/Puck

300

How many Hockey teams/clubs are there in the UK? 

1/ over 520

2/over 841

3/ over 700

2/ Over 841

400

When did the ancestor of hockey appeared ?

1/ 18th century

2/ 20th century

3/ 19 century

1/ 18th century

500

How many players are there in an ice hockey team ? (on the court)

6 players 

Basketball

100

Name at least 4 basketball teams 

Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, etc..

200

How many basketball players are there in a team?

Five players on the court and up to 12 players, including substitutes.

300

Why is the basketball ball orange ? 

First and foremost, it's a question of visibility for the players and the public.

400

What is the French word for the position "forward" ?

Ailier 

500

Which country invented Basketball ? (English-speaking country)

Canada