SPORTS quiz
Here are sample questions from the SPORTS category. Think about each answer before revealing it – and then check how you'd do against real players in the app.
Did three-time F1 world champion Ayrton Senna ever drive for Scuderia Ferrari?
- No
- Yes
Senna drove for teams such as McLaren and Williams, but he never sat in a Ferrari car.
In which country was the 2026 Dakar Rally held?
The rally was held in this country for the seventh time.
Are penalty shots taken in ice hockey?
- No
- Yes
A penalty shot is awarded when a player is fouled with only the opposing goaltender left in front of them. The other players leave the ice, leaving only the goaltender of the offending team, the fouled player and the puck, placed at center ice.
How many matches were played at the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
You can be off by 8.
64
The tournament in South Korea and Japan featured 32 teams, who scored 161 goals in 64 matches. It was the first World Cup held in Asia and the first co-hosted by two countries. In the final, Brazil beat Germany 2–0 to win their fifth title.
In which city is West Ham United soccer club based?
What place did Germany finish at the 2006 World Cup?
3
Germany won the third-place match.
What is the class of sailing dinghy designated by the letters FD called?
Its English name is Flying Dutchman. From 1960 to 1992 it was an Olympic class.
Who shows off their skills at a rodeo?
What is the most famous multi-stage cycling race, held in France since 1903?
The race is popularly known as La Grande Boucle. It was not held only during the two World Wars.
How many Olympic gold medals has Michael Phelps won?
You can be off by 3.
23
How many balls are used in eight-ball (pool)?
You can be off by 1.
16
Eight-ball (pool) is played with 16 balls in total.
In what year did David Beckham retire from soccer?
2013
He played his last match on May 18, 2013, for Paris Saint-Germain.
Which combat system originated in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and was developed in Israel?
It was created by Imi Lichtenfeld.
What is the Brazilian martial art created by enslaved people that combines dance moves with kicks?
It emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, mainly around Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.
Which chess piece can move any number of squares in every direction?
It combines the moves of the bishop and the rook.
What is the trophy won by the NHL champion called?
The trophy was donated in 1892 by Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. The Larry O'Brien Trophy goes to the NBA champion, and the Grey Cup to the champion of the Canadian Football League.
What number is the name of the skateboard trick Tony Hawk first landed in competition in 1999?
900
The name refers to the degrees of rotation. The trick consists of two and a half spins in the air.
How many wheels does a skateboard have?
4
In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
You can be off by 4 years.
1896
How many players are on a polo team?
You can be off by 1.
4
The game is played by two teams of 4 players each, on horseback.
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