Sport Quiz #627
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 22 January 2021
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Q1.
Why have various campaigns been launched from 2017 onwards to rename the Margaret Court Arena in Australia, presently named after Australia's one-time tennis No.1?
A
Court's children dislike the publicity
B
Court is uncomfortable with the arena to which her name was attached
C
Court's frequent public condemnation of gender diversity
D
It was built near aboriginal sacred ground, and a name to honour the ground was wanted instead
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2
Q2.
When was the first men's World Cup cricket contest held?
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3
Q3.
A lion called Lyo, a merlion called Merly, a chamois called Yoggi, a lynx called Sjogg and a young jaguar called Pandi are all connected with what?
B
1986 campaign for the World Wildlife Fund
C
Bronx Zoo, New York, USA
D
Advertising for mountaineering gear
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4
Q4.
Which singer had a "wardrobe malfunction" at the half time show at the 2004 Super Bowl?
Note: This question was updated in January 2022
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5
Q5.
In cricket, what term is used to describe the situation when a batsman is "out" from the first ball in both innings?
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6
Q6.
What unusual event marked the opening ceremony at the 1984 Winter Olympics?
A
An arrow was lighted at the Olympic torch and fired to light the Olympic cauldron
B
The Olympic flag was hoisted upside down.
C
The cauldron did not light
D
One of five snowflakes which was supposed to expand into an Olympic ring malfunctioned
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7
Q7.
In what country did rugby football originate, and when were the first rules written?
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