Sport Quiz #424
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 3 March 2017
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1
Q1.
In 2001, Count Jacques Rogge replaced Juan Antonio Samaranch as head of what body?
A
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
C
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
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2
Q2.
Which country has won the most medals at the European Beach Volleyball Championship (later known as the Nestea European Championship Final) between 2000 and 2008 inclusive?
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3
Q3.
In croquet, what is used to hit the ball?
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4
Q4.
Footballer Luis Suárez was given a nine-match ban in internationals, and banned from setting foot in any stadium even as a spectator for four months in mid-2014. Why?
A
He racially abusing a Manchester United player
B
He bit a Chelsea player in a Premier League game (the second time he had done this)
C
He bit a PSV opponent when playing for Ajax
D
He bit an Italian player at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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5
Q5.
When was the World Darts Council (later the Professional Darts Corporation) formed?
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6
Q6.
Duke Kahanamoku, who won Olympic gold in Swimming (100 m freestyle) in 1912 at Stockholm and 1920 at Antwerp popularised what sport?
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7
Q7.
What size is a doubles Padel (or Paddle) court?
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