Sport Quiz #474
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 16 February 2018
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Q1.
The US Masters golf tournament started in 1934. How many left handers won in the first 70 tournaments?
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2
Q2.
In the early 21st century, why did the International Olympic Committee expand the swimming and diving programs and the gymnastics competition, and add a "Champions Gala"?
A
To make better use of the buildings used for events
B
To make the Games less tiring for the athletes
C
To make the Games easier to organise
D
To make the Games more attractive for TV
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3
Q3.
In which sport have Chinese players won the men's World Championship 60% of the time since 1959, and in the women's competition, all but two of the World Championships since 1971?
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4
Q4.
What is the maximum mass for a golf ball?
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5
Q5.
When the World Croquet Federation was formed in 1989 from a number of national croquet associations, the countries included as full members were England, Scotland, Ireland, USA, Australia, Japan and which other country?
Note: This question was updated in November 2020
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Q6.
Where was the only national team boycott at a Winter Olympic Games, which was when the Taiwanese athletes arrived at the Olympic village with their Republic of China identification cards, were not admitted, and left in protest?
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Q7.
The premier rugby union tournament known as the Currie Cup since 1892 is held in which country?
B
Zimbabwe (initially Rhodesia)
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