Sport Quiz #612
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 9 October 2020
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Q1.
Which is the organisation founded in 1905 and known by the acronym FAI?
B
International Amateur Fencing
C
Farming and Agriculture in India
D
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
In early 2008, Yang Yun, an artistic gymnast who won two bronze medals at the 2000 Olympics, admitted on Chinese state-run television what fact about herself that interested the international press?
A
She had passed a drug test, though she had been taking stanozolol
B
She had been pregnant when she had competed
C
She was 14 when she had competed
D
Her father was the coach of the team from the Republic of China
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
What sport is featured in the film "Blades of Glory", starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder?
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4
Q4.
Why was Formula One's 1975 Grand Prix round in Spain stopped permanently mid race?
A
One of the cars crashed and then flew over a barrier killing 5 spectators
B
A nearby crane toppled onto the track, severely damaging more than half the cars
D
Too many drivers did not like the safety set-up and retired after the initial two or three rounds
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5
Q5.
As what is the game Sternhalma commonly known?
A
Chinese Checkers, or Chinese Chequers
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6
Q6.
How many points are scored for a touchdown in American football?
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7
Q7.
For which Olympic Games was the longest torch relay in Olympic history to that date held?
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