Olympic games
What do the rings in the Olympics represent?
The continents of the world.
What sporting equipment is used for striking a tennis ball?
Tennis racquet.
How many holes are played in an average round of golf?
18
What color are the goalposts in football?
Yellow.
How many players are on each side of the net in beach volleyball?
2 players.
Abebe Bikila broke the world record and became the first black African to win a gold medal at the 1960 summer Olympics when he won which event?
Men’s Marathon.
A “Grand Slam” in tennis means a player winning how many major tournaments in a calendar year?
Four. (the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open)
The modern game of golf originated in 15th-century
a. England
b. China
c. Scotland
d. Netherlands
c. Scotland
In football, how many points does a touchdown hold?
6 points.
Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock?
Badminton.
Where will the 2032 Olympic Games be held?
Brisbane, Australia
Who has won more tennis grand slam titles, Venus Williams or Serena Williams?
Serena Williams
How long are players allowed to search for their ball?
5 minutes.
How long does a football game last?
60 minutes (two halves of 30 minutes and quarters of 15 minutes).
What number sets to the right of the number ‘20’ on a standard dartboard?
1
What is the name of the American swimmer who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games?
Michael Phelps.
What is the term for a zero score in tennis?
Love.
How old was Tiger Woods when he won the Masters?
21.
Who made a Super Bowl appearance and half-time show during the 2021 Super Bowl?
The Weeknd.
What did the Iranian national team players lose a week before their 2018 World Cup match?
Their shoes.
What does the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Faster, Higher, Stronger.
In tennis, what follows a deuce?
Advantage.
Which country has the most golf courses?
a. England
b. USA
c. Japan
d. Canada
b. the USA.
Which NFL team has a 20-straight winning season?
Dallas Cowboys.
In 1988, ‘Eddie the Eagle’ became the first Great British Olympic ski jumper since 1928. What position did he finish in?
Last.