TRIVIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Sports trivia questions
Sports trivia rewards the records, wins, and unusual plays that fans love to debate. This page collects sports questions from the verified Sports section of the Classic Mixed pool, adds a handful from the site cricket deck, and lists the answer with every one.
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Sports questions from the Classic Mixed pool
The Classic Mixed pool holds a dedicated Sports section alongside general knowledge, science, history, and the other categories a full quiz spreads across. Read those questions here with their answers, or play them as part of a free timed round in your browser.
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Questions and answers
Round 1
10 questions · Mixed difficulty
How many players are on a soccer team on the field?
Answer: 11
In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?
Answer: Basketball
How often is the Summer Olympics held?
Answer: Every 4 years
What is the distance of a marathon in miles?
Answer: 26.2
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Answer: Brazil
In tennis, what is a score of zero called?
Answer: Love
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
Answer: Five
Which sport is played at Wimbledon?
Answer: Tennis
What is a 'hat trick' in hockey or soccer?
Answer: Three goals by one player
How many players are on a basketball team on the court?
Answer: Five
Round 2
10 questions · Mixed difficulty
Which athlete is known as 'The Greatest' in boxing?
Answer: Muhammad Ali
In which country did cricket originate?
Answer: England
What is the fastest land animal?
Answer: Cheetah
How many players are in a volleyball team on the court?
Answer: Six
Which Grand Slam tennis tournament is played on clay?
Answer: French Open
In which sport is the term 'checkmate' used?
Answer: Chess
Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Answer: Brazil
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
Answer: 18
How many periods are in a standard NHL hockey game?
Answer: Three
Which swimmer won the most Olympic gold medals?
Answer: Michael Phelps
Round 3
5 questions · Mixed difficulty
Which nation won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975?
Answer: West Indies
How many players are on a cricket team on the field?
Answer: 11
Who holds the record for the most Test centuries in cricket history?
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
In which city is the iconic Eden Gardens stadium located?
Answer: Kolkata
What is the term for a bowler dismissing all three stumps with one delivery?
Answer: Bowled
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are the sports answers shown on the page?
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Can I play the sports questions as a quiz?
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