SPORT AND LEISURE
SPORT AND LEISURE QUIZ (First published 03 July 21)
We haven’t had a sporting quiz for a while so what better time than a Saturday when the British Lions start their tour properly in South Africa, the Tour de France is getting exciting and there’s a little buzz in England about a certain team playing Ukraine in the Quarter Finals of the Euros. A mix of old and new to give everyone a chance and not just the sporting anoraks! QUESTIONS 1. What is played on a Gridiron? 2. US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, this week tested positive for which substance and received a suspension from competing in the Olympics? 3. Where would you expect to see a Tic-tac being performed? 4. What colour in pool is the 8 ball? 5. Who is the current (2021) Wales Rugby Union manager and who did he replace? (One point for each) 6. Who is captain of the men’s England football team? 7. Which UK cyclist is closing to a record breaking 35th stage win in the Tour de France which has been held for 46 years by Eddy Merckx? 8. How many players are on a volleyball court at any one time? 9. There are two sports where you win by going backwards; what are they? (One point only if you get both) 10. In the UK up to 2020, which sport annually causes the most fatalities to its participants? ................................................ANSWERS BELOW.............................. .................................................................. ......................................... ..................... ANSWERS 1. What is played on a Gridiron? AMERICAN FOOTBALL (just football if you’re American!) 2. US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, this week tested positive for which substance and received a suspension from competing in the Olympics? CANNABIS (THC or marijuana will also be accepted) 3. Where would you expect to see a Tic-tac being performed? HORSE RACING TRACK (It’s the sign language used for betting) 4. What colour in pool is the 8 ball? BLACK 5. Who is the current (2021) Wales Rugby Union manager and who did he replace? WAYNE PIVAC – WARRAN GATLAND 6. Who is current captain of the men’s England football team? HARRY KANE 7. Which UK cyclist is closing to a record breaking 35th stage win in the Tour de France which has been held for 46 years by Eddy Merckx? MARK CAVENDISH 8. How many players are on a volleyball court at any one time? TWELVE (six per team) 9. There are two sports where you win by going backwards; what are they? (One point only if you get both) ROWING – TUG OF WAR 10. In the UK up to 2020, which sport annually causes the most fatalities to its participants? FISHING If you liked this quiz why not check out the Daily Quiz Questions Facebook page or contact us by email with your thoughts |
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