How many players from one team are on the court at a time in basketball?

Five. Teams may substitute freely throughout the game.

In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?

Basketball. It involves putting the ball directly through the hoop by hand.

How often are the Summer Olympic Games normally held?

Every four years. The four-year gap is sometimes called an "Olympiad".

Which country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Argentina. Argentina beat France on penalties in the final in Qatar.

In tennis, what term describes a score of zero?

Love. A game can start "fifteen-love".

How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

Six. A successful extra-point kick afterwards adds one more.

Which sport is most associated with Wimbledon?

Tennis. Wimbledon is the oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams.

In golf, what is the term for one stroke under par on a hole?

Birdie. An eagle is two under, and a bogey is one over.

Usain Bolt holds world records in which sport?

Athletics (sprinting). He holds the 100m and 200m world records.

How many rings appear on the Olympic flag?

Five. The five interlocking rings represent the five inhabited continents.

In cricket, how many players are there in each team?

Eleven. The same number as a football team on the pitch.

Which boxer was known as "The Greatest" and said he would "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"?

Muhammad Ali. He was a three-time world heavyweight champion.

The Tour de France is a major event in which sport?

Cycling. It is a multi-stage race held over about three weeks each July.

How long is a standard football (soccer) match, excluding stoppage time?

90 minutes. It is split into two halves of 45 minutes.

Which country has won the most men's FIFA World Cup titles?

Brazil. Brazil has won the tournament five times.

In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley Cup?

Ice hockey. It is the championship trophy of the NHL.

How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?

18. A typical course is laid out as two nines, front and back.

Lewis Hamilton is a multiple world champion in which sport?

Formula 1. He is one of the most successful drivers in F1 history.

In rugby union, how many points is a try worth?

Five. A successful conversion afterwards adds two more points.

Which tennis Grand Slam is played on clay courts?

French Open. Wimbledon is on grass; the US and Australian Opens are on hard courts.

Sport Quiz Questions Round 7

20 questions
Multiple choice
Difficulty: Easy to Hard
~7 min
Answers with explanations

Twenty multiple-choice sport questions covering the pitch, the court, the track and the green. From World Cup winners to the rules of the game — take your best shot.

How many players from one team are on the court at a time in basketball?
In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
How often are the Summer Olympic Games normally held?
Which country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
In tennis, what term describes a score of zero?
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
Which sport is most associated with Wimbledon?
In golf, what is the term for one stroke under par on a hole?
Usain Bolt holds world records in which sport?
How many rings appear on the Olympic flag?
In cricket, how many players are there in each team?
Which boxer was known as "The Greatest" and said he would "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"?
The Tour de France is a major event in which sport?
How long is a standard football (soccer) match, excluding stoppage time?
Which country has won the most men's FIFA World Cup titles?
In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley Cup?
How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
Lewis Hamilton is a multiple world champion in which sport?
In rugby union, how many points is a try worth?
Which tennis Grand Slam is played on clay courts?