Sport Quiz #405
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 21 October 2016
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Q1.
How does an épée differ from the sabre used in fencing competitions?
A
It is heavier and is rectangular in cross-section
B
It is heavier and stiffer
C
It has a V-shaped groove called a fuller and is lighter
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
At the 1988 Olympics, in a split decision, South Korean boxer Park Si-Hun beat American Roy Jones, Jr., though Jones landed 86 punches to Park's 32 and a judge admitted the decision was a mistake. All 3 judges voting against Jones were suspended. What was the final outcome?
A
Roy Jones, Jr. was declared the winner
B
Park Si-Hun remained the winner
C
It was declared to be a draw
D
There was a rematch, which Park Si-Hun won
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
How many minutes long is a round in an official boxing match?
A
As determined at the start of the match
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4
Q4.
What caused Maria Sharapova's provisional suspension at the beginning of 2016 from professional tennis?
B
Swearing at the umpires
C
Displaying unsanctioned advertising on her sports bag
D
Tweeting a potentially racist comment
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
How many "bones" are usually used in a game of knucklebones?
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6
Q6.
Which of these is the oldest street race on the Formula One calendar?
Select from the options above.
7
Q7.
The popularity of extreme sports has led to several world games; when and where were the X Games Asia (now KIA X Games) first held?
B
2002 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
C
1995 Seoul, South Korea
Select from the options above.