What’s the main requirement for toe wrestling?
To have five toes; An endless flow of beer; Comfortable floor cushions; Shoes off, one big toe per contestant; 4
Toe wrestling is a childhood game that found its way into the competitive world of adult sporting. Contestants interlock their big toes and the victor is whoever forces the other off of the “toedium.”
In 2005, at the age of 24, he became the first youngest Formula One Champion Racing Driver:
Fernando Alonso; Kimi Raikkonen; Lewis Hamilton; Jacques Villeneuve; 1
Fernando Alonso originally set the record in 2005 when he was 24. Three years later, Lewis Hamilton—who was just a few days shy of turning 24—took over the title at the age of 23.
What’s the name of the space in which a boxing match occurs?
Circuit; Ring; Quadrangle; Amphitheater; 2
Are you also wondering why it’s called a ring? The name boxing “ring” is an ode to ancient times when two opponents duked it out within the confines of a circle drawn on the ground.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the FIFA World Cup?
Ronaldo (Brazil); Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal); Gary Lineker (England); Miroslav Klose (Germany); 4
A FIFA World Cup winner in 2014, the German striker Miroslav Klose scored a whopping 16 goals in 24 matches of the competition. Brazil’s Ronaldo comes second, with 15 goals scored in 19 matches.
Which Year Did World War I Disrupt the Olympics?
1944; 1917; 1916; 1940; 3
The outbreak of the First World War resulted in the cancellation of the 1916 Summer Olympics. The cancellation gave way to the first Winter Olympics, held in 1924. This happened because the 1916 Games were supposed to have a winter sports week.
What is a common term both used in Volleyball and Badminton?
Smash; Deuce; Double; Dribble; 2
Deuce means a tied score. In badminton, it occurs at a 20-20 score. To win the game, either side has to lead by two points. When two teams tie at 24 points in volleyball, they have to play deuce until one team leads by a two-point margin.
In which Olympic season and year was the Ukraine national anthem played for the first time?
Summer Olympics 1992; Winter Olympics 1998; Winter Olympics 1994; Winter Olympics 1992; 3
The Ukraine national anthem made its debut during the 1994 Winter Olympics. Instead of competing under the banner of the USSR, Ukraine entered the Games as an independent nation.
When did Spain host the Olympics?
1986; 1998; 1996; 1992; 4
Spain hosted the Olympics in 1992. There were no boycotts for the first time in thirty years, and over 9,300 athletes represented 169 countries. The list of available sports expanded to include women’s judo, baseball, and badminton.
Several communist nations boycotted the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Why did this happen?
The world was reeling in the effects of a global economic recession; It was a retaliation following the U.S.-led 1980 boycott of the Moscow Olympics; It was a strategic move for political negotiations; The Soviets suspected that the U.S. was involved in Anwar Sadat’s 1981 assassination; 2
Several communist countries, including East Germany, Afghanistan, and Czechoslovakia, boycotted the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, citing safety concerns. This happened four years after America led a boycott during the Moscow Summer Olympics on account of the Afghanistan invasion.
Break, Scratch, Cannons, Jigger, In Off, and Cue. Which game uses all these words?
Billiards; Baseball; Bridge; Basketball; 1
The above words are common terminologies for anyone playing Billiards. Angle shot, bridge, chalk, frozen ball, rack, and sharking are other commonly-used billiards terms.
Michael Phelps is the ultimate Olympic medalist, but who won the most medals at the Winter Olympics?
Viktor Ahn; Marit Bjørgen; Arianna Fontana; Sven Kramer; 2
Out of the five most successful Winter Olympics athletes ever, three are from Norway—including the cross-country skier Marit Bjørgen (15 medals), the biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen (13 medals), and the cross-country skier Bjørn Erlend Dæhlie (12 medals).
Which term is usually used in boxing?
Deuce; Mallet; Uppercut; Bunder Chukker; 3
The National Sports of Canada Act acknowledges two athletic games as the country’s official national sports. Ice hockey is considered Canada’s official winter sport while Lacrosse is recognized as the nation’s summer sport.
What is Canada’s national sport?
Volleyball; Cricket; Lacrosse/ice hockey; Field hockey; 3
Spain’s national football team was crowned the 2010 FIFA World Cup winners. Spain defeated the Netherlands in the final in front of more than 80,000 supporters and over 9000 million fans watching TV. Spain’s first title was surprising, seeing that the team had never progressed past the quarter-finals.
Who won the 2010 Football World Cup?
Brazil; Spain; France; Italy; 2
Spain’s national football team was crowned the 2010 FIFA World Cup winners. Spain defeated the Netherlands in the final in front of more than 80,000 supporters and over 9000 million fans watching TV. Spain’s first title was surprising, seeing that the team had never progressed past the quarter-finals.
Which country considers cricket as its national sport?
India; Ireland; Jamaica; Sri Lanka; 3
Cricket is the national sport in Jamaica. On the other hand, India doesn’t have an officially recognized national sport but cricket and hockey are popular sports in the country, which could be mistaken as their national sport.
Which country hosted the Olympic Games in 2012?
Greece; China; Australia; United Kingdom; 4
In 2012 the United Kingdom hosted the Olympics Games. Also referred to as London 2012, the international multi-sport event was held in London and attracted more than 10,000 athletes from various National Olympic Committees. The United States won the highest number of medals with 46 golds, and China finished second with 38.
In what year did the Commonwealth Games kick-off?
1938; 1930; 1934; 1950; 2
Also known as the Friendly Games, and previously called the British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games kicked off in 1930. Since then, the multi-sports event is held every four years.
How many countries were in the Olympic Games in 2012?
199; 204; 198; 200; 2
A total of 204 nations participated in the 2012 Olympic Games, overpassing the 201 participants in 2008. An Oxford University study found that sports-related expenses amounted to $15 billion. Roughly seven million tickets were sold out of a predicted eight million.
Which United States city hosted the 1996 Olympics?
Los Angeles; St. Louis; Atlanta; None of the Above; 3
Atlanta went down in history as one of the cities to host one of the most extravagant Olympic Games in 1996. Muhammad Ali dramatically started the event by lighting up a cauldron. As per Olympics.com, all 197 recognized National Olympic Committees were present for the first time. This was when mountain biking, beach volleyball, women’s football, and lightweight rowing were added for the first time to the event.
Which country hosted the 1998 Asian Games?
China; Thailand; Philippines; South Korea; 2
The first edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi, India in 1951. The event was a successor of the Far Eastern Championship Games, held for the first time in Manila in 1913.
Which country first hosted the first Olympic Games and in what year?
Germany (1924); Greece (1896); France (1894); Russia (1895); 2
Greece was the first country to host the Olympics in 1896. The now leading international sporting event was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The International Olympics was founded in 1894 by Baron Coubertin.
Where were the 2010 Commonwealth Games hosted?
Malaysia; Australia; Canada; India; 4
India hosted the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010. It was the first time India hosted the event, and only the second time the Commonwealth Games were held in Asia.
Which country has won the FIFA World Cup the most number of times?
West Germany; Brazil; Italy; Uruguay; 2
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, making it the country with the most recorded wins. The country has also participated in every World Cup since the inaugural tournament hosted in Uruguay in 1930.
Which of the following terms is used in rugby?
Blitzkrieg; Blitz nozzle; Blitz attack; Blitz defense; 4
In rugby, a blitz defense is when the defensive line tries to reduce the amount of space the attacking team has by rushing forward at speed.
When did the West Indies first host the Cricket World Cup?
2006; 2007; 2005; 2009; 2
The West Indies describes a sub-region of North America comprising 18 dependencies and 13 island countries.
In which country is Bandy considered a national sport?
Peru; Latvia; Russia; Lithuania; 3
Bandy, which is a winter sport, is Russia’s national sport. The game is quite similar to ice hockey and features two opposing teams wearing ice skates, who use Bandy sticks to direct a ball into their rival’s goal post.
Which nation has hosted the Commonwealth Games the most number of times?
England; Australia; New Zealand; Scotland; 2
Australia hosted the Friendly Games a total of five times, which is more than any other country. Edinburgh and Auckland have hosted the games twice, and 19 cities across nine countries have also hosted the Friendly Games on separate occasions.
____________ hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1966.
Kingston; Melbourne; Perth; Singapore; 1
Kingston, Jamaica hosted the 1966 Commonwealth Games, which were followed by the Commonwealth Paraplegic Games. The nation stands as the only host country that didn’t win a gold medal during the games.
In 2006, which city hosted the Asian Games?
Tokyo; New Delhi; Doha; Bangkok; 3
The 2006 Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar. The city was the second in West Asia, after Tehran, to host the Asian Games. The event included 424 events across 39 sports.
Caddies is a term often used in which sport?
Bridge; Golf; Baseball; Billiards; 2
Pat Riley is one of the few sports personalities in NBA history to have won the championship as a player, assistant coach, coach, and executive. He has won several individuals and team accolades over the years.
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