Football
What kind of cards can you get in football?
The Red and Yellow cards have been in use since the 1970 FIFA World Cup, which has helped to regulate illegal fouling by footballers. Incidents that are serious but not in the territory of second yellow cards (resulting in a red card) or a player who shows dissent on the field could be issued a blue card.
How many players are there on each team: 10-11-12?
11 players (batsmen, bowlers, fielders and wicket keepers).
Where did people first began to play rugby?
The game began in Warwickshire school in 1823. During a game of football William Webb Ellis decided to pick up a ball in his hands and run with it.
Who invented polo?
The game is originally invented by Iranians.
When and where did The Highland Games first begin?
It began in 1781 in Scotland.
The first historical reference to the type of events held at Highland games in Scotland was made during the time of King Malcolm III (1031 – 13 November 1093) when he summoned men to race up Craig Choinnich overlooking Braemar with the aim of finding the fastest runner in Scotland to be his royal messenger.
Where did people first began to play football?
They started to play modern football in Britain in the 1860s.
When did people first begin to play cricket: 15th-16th-17th century?
In the 16th century/1611 in England.
When did people first began to play rugby: 1820-1823-1825?
In 1823 in England.
What is the sport's nickname?
The sport of kings.
What is celebrated doing The Highland Games?
It's a way to celebrate Scottish culture.
Why is the game called football?
Because you may only touch the ball with your feet (unless you are the goalkeeper).
Why do you think that cricket is very popular in England, Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Bangladesh og South Africa?
Because they are a part of the Commonwealth. (Which is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire from which it developed).
Who invented rugby?
William Webb Elli.
When was polo invented?
-6th century BC to the 1st century AD.
-5th century BC to the 2nd century AD.
-4th century BC to the 3rd century AD.
6th century BC to the 1st century AD.
What are the rules of tug-of-war?
Tug-of-war is an athletic contest between two teams at opposite ends of a rope, each team trying to drag the other across a centre line. In some forms of the game a tape or handkerchief is tied around the centre of the rope, and two others are tied six feet (1.8 metres) on either side.
How many play football in Great Britain 11.7 mill-11.8 mill-11.9 mill?
In Great Britain there are around 11.8 million people that play football.
True or false?
The quickest bowlers can throw the ball at a speed of 150 km/pr hour.
True.
How many people play the game in Great Britain: 340-350-360 thousand?
In Great Britain there are 340,347 registered players.
Is the sport played right-handed or left-handed or both?
Polo must be played right-handed to prevent head-on collisions.
How many competitions are there in the Highland Games?
There are 14-16.
How many people play the game in Denmark: 210.000-310.000-410.000?
Around 310.000-313.000 play football in Denmark.
True or false?
Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world?
True.
How many people play the game in Denmark: 2.000-3.000-4.000?
In Denmark there are 3.000 registered players.
How many countries play polo: 67-77-87?
Polo is played professionally in many countries, notably Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Iran, India, New Zealand, Mexico, Pakistan, Jamaica, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and is now an active sport in 77 countries.
Name 4 of the different competitions in The Highland Games.
Hammer throw, caber throw, tug of war, highland dancing, music, hill race, shot put, piping and drumming, bagpipes, track fields, sheaf toss, weight over the bar, weight for height, heavy athletics, weight trow and stone throw.
How many people play the game worldwide: 240 mill-250 mill-260 mill?
There are around 250 million that play football.
Which country do you think is the better at cricket? India, Australia or England?
1. India
2. Australia
3. England
How many people play the game worldwide: 7 mill-8 mill-9 mill?
Worldwide there are 8,400,000 registered players.
Which countries are the best at polo? Name one country that is in the top three.
Argentina is the best at polo with 5 goldmedals.
Brazil is the second best at polo with 3 goldmedals.
Chile is the third best at polo with 2 goldmedals.
How many compete in The Highland Games: 3.500-3.600-3.700?
There are around 3.500 people participating in the sport.
Who has won the most world cups in football: Argentina-Brazil-Portugal-Belgium?
Brazil has won it 5 times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002.
How many people play cricket worldwide: 2.4 bill-2.5 bill-2.6 bill?
Approximately 2.5 billion people of all ages and abilities play cricket.
What are the rules of the game? Name 1...
-There are 15 players on a team.
-No shoulder pads or helmets in rugby.
-The ball looks like an American football.
-The object of the game is to score more points than the opponent by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line.
-The ball must be pitched backward to your teammates. No forward passes if you throw the ball. -You may kick the ball forwards.
-A team can pitch the ball back and forth to each other as many times as they wish.
-You can only tackle the player with the ball
-When you tackle someone, you can’t pick up the fumbled ball until you are on your feet. This is one of the most called penalties on new players.
-You are offside if you receive the ball between your teammate and the opponents’ goal. Offside and is one of the most called penalties for all levels of players.
-You can score 5 points if you place the ball behind the goal line.
-You can score 2 points if you kick the ball over the horizontal post and between the two vertical posts.
How many play polo in Great Britain: 2.000-2.100-2.200?
There are about 50 clubs in Britain, with 2.000 amateur and professional players.
When are The Highland Games held in Scotland?
The Cowal Highland Gathering, better known as the Cowal Games, is held in Dunoon, Scotland, every August.