Sport Quiz #745
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 28 April 2023
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Q1.
In 2010, the International Cricket Council turned down a nomination for Vice President from ex-Australian Prime Minister John Howard in favour of one from Alan Isaac, who was from which country?
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2
Q2.
What gives the game of crib, or cribbage, its name?
A
It was first popular as a holiday game played in a bach, or crib
B
The crib of cards sequestered for the dealer as part of a deal
C
The scoring board is shaped like a manger, or crib
D
Players are scored on the most effective cheating
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Q3.
In the 2023 World Darts Championship, Raymond van Barneveld and Steve Beaton did what?
A
Registered their 30th or more World Championship appearances
C
Decided to join the "INSULATE BRITAIN" protest instead of competing
D
Brought their pet otter to the competition
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4
Q4.
In snooker, what colour ball scores 1 point?
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5
Q5.
In 1980, Nikolai Andrianov (USSR/RUS) broke the record for being awarded the most Olympic medals (15) ever. What was his sport?
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Q6.
In mediaeval falconry, which social level was most commonly associated with a goshawk?
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Q7.
When Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the 1983 World Figure Skating Championship with the world's first perfect scores and the routine "Barnum", who was a third member of their team?
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