Sports Quiz

The sports quiz tests knowledge of popular games, famous tournaments, rules, records and well-known athletes, including sports that are popular in Pakistan.

What this quiz covers

Study tip: Follow the results of a major tournament as it happens; real events are easier to remember than lists.

Questions, answers and explanations

1. Which sport is known as the Gentleman's Game?

  1. Football
  2. Cricket
  3. Hockey
  4. Tennis

Answer: Cricket

Cricket is popularly known as the Gentleman's Game.

2. How many players are there in a football team on the field?

  1. 9
  2. 10
  3. 11
  4. 12

Answer: 11

Each football team has 11 players on the field.

3. Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2022?

  1. France
  2. Argentina
  3. Brazil
  4. Germany

Answer: Argentina

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022.

4. Which country hosted the 2024 Olympics?

  1. Japan
  2. France
  3. USA
  4. China

Answer: France

Paris, France hosted the 2024 Olympic Games.

5. How many players are there in a cricket team?

  1. 9
  2. 10
  3. 11
  4. 12

Answer: 11

Each cricket team has 11 players.

6. Which country has won the most Cricket World Cups?

  1. India
  2. Australia
  3. England
  4. Pakistan

Answer: Australia

Australia has won the ICC Cricket World Cup the most times.

7. Which sport uses a shuttlecock?

  1. Tennis
  2. Badminton
  3. Squash
  4. Table Tennis

Answer: Badminton

A shuttlecock is used in badminton.

8. Which country is famous for the game of Sumo Wrestling?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. Thailand

Answer: Japan

Sumo Wrestling is Japan's traditional sport.

9. Which country won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017?

  1. India
  2. Pakistan
  3. Australia
  4. England

Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan defeated India in the final to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.

10. Which sport is played at Wimbledon?

  1. Football
  2. Cricket
  3. Tennis
  4. Golf

Answer: Tennis

Wimbledon is the world's oldest and most famous tennis tournament.

11. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2018?

  1. Russia
  2. Brazil
  3. Qatar
  4. Germany

Answer: Russia

Russia hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

12. How many rings are there in the Olympic logo?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7

Answer: 5

The Olympic logo consists of five interlocking rings.

13. Which country is known for inventing the game of Cricket?

  1. Australia
  2. England
  3. India
  4. South Africa

Answer: England

Cricket originated in England.

14. In which sport is the term 'Hat-trick' commonly used?

  1. Cricket
  2. Football
  3. Hockey
  4. All of these

Answer: All of these

The term Hat-trick is used in Cricket, Football and Hockey.

15. Which Pakistani cricketer is known as the Sultan of Swing?

  1. Wasim Akram
  2. Waqar Younis
  3. Shoaib Akhtar
  4. Imran Khan

Answer: Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram is famously known as the Sultan of Swing.

16. Which sport is associated with the term 'Love'?

  1. Cricket
  2. Football
  3. Tennis
  4. Basketball

Answer: Tennis

In Tennis, 'Love' means a score of zero.

17. How many players are there in a volleyball team on the court?

  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8

Answer: 6

Each volleyball team has six players on the court.

18. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals overall?

  1. China
  2. USA
  3. Russia
  4. Germany

Answer: USA

The United States has won the highest number of Olympic gold medals.

19. Who is known as the fastest man in the world?

  1. Tyson Gay
  2. Yohan Blake
  3. Usain Bolt
  4. Justin Gatlin

Answer: Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt holds the world record in the 100m and 200m sprint.

20. Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?

  1. India
  2. Australia
  3. England
  4. New Zealand

Answer: Australia

Australia won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by defeating India in the final.

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