Sport Quiz #649
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 25 June 2021
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Q1.
The 1920 Olympics marked several firsts, including…?
A
The Olympic Oath was voiced
C
The Olympic Flag was presented to the International Olympics Committee and flown
D
The Olympic symbol of five rings was officially displayed
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2
Q2.
What is it called when a surfer falls off the surfboard while riding a wave?
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3
Q3.
In 2009 it was announced that the Summer Olympic Games 2016 would be held where?
B
Pyeongchang, South Korea
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4
Q4.
What was the sport played by the first recipient of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award?
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5
Q5.
For the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year why was the Unsung Hero award made posthumously?
A
The award recognised a person from 100 years ago
B
The recipient had been killed 3 months earlier
C
The recipient had just died from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
D
The recipient was killed in a vehicle crash on the way to the awards
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6
Q6.
In 1949, who became the youngest player to represent England in test cricket?
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7
Q7.
What is the function of the organisation which from 2009 to 2017 was known as SportAccord?
A
Arrange biennial conferences of international sporting bodies
B
Foster friendly relations between international sports bodies
C
Rationalise and promote sports rules internationally
D
Umbrella organisation for both Olympic and non-Olympic international sports federations
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