Sport Quiz #763
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 1 September 2023
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Q1.
What event in mid 2023 caused extensive and ongoing comment in the golf world?
A
PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf merged
B
A revolutionary new design of golf ball was introduced
C
PGA Tour financial prizes were tripled
D
DP World Tour dissolved
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2
Q2.
With what country was the game of Senet first associated?
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3
Q3.
Acol, Standard American, Vanderbilt, Moscito System are all types of what?
D
Bidding systems in contract bridge
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4
Q4.
Two national roles, first established in England in 1946 with the appointment of Walter Winterbottom, were in what sport?
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5
Q5.
At the 1896 Olympics, winners received a silver medal and second place received a bronze medal. In 1900, most winners received cups or trophies instead of medals. What present tradition was introduced at the 1904 Games?
A
Awarding gold, silver & bronze medals for the first three places
B
Awarding no tangible reward at all
C
Awarding certificates to every finisher
D
Awarding the winner only with a bronze medal
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6
Q6.
What are the mathematical odds of the perfect deal in a bridge hand (i.e. 13 cards all of one suit)
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7
Q7.
The invention of what sport is credited to Dr. S. A. Naismith in Massachusetts, USA, in 1891?
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