Sports
General Knowledge - 86 questions
1. What is the official name of the annual championship game in American football?
- The Super Bowl
2. How many players are there on a standard basketball team?
- 5 players
3. What is the highest governing body for international soccer?
- FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
4. In Olympic diving, what is the maximum height for platform diving?
- 10 meters
5. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
- 6 points
6. Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
- Michael Phelps
7. How many total players are on a regular ice hockey team lineup?
- 12 players (6 forwards, 4 defensemen, 2 goalies)
8. What is the standard height of a basketball hoop?
- 10 feet
9. Which country has won the most men's World Cup titles in soccer?
- Brazil (5 titles)
10. What is the name of the annual tennis tournament held in Wimbledon, London?
- The Wimbledon Championships
11. How many players are on a water polo team?
- 7 players (6 field players and 1 goalie)
12. Who is the all-time leading scorer in the NBA?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
13. How many periods are there in a regulation hockey game?
- 3 periods
14. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in gymnastics?
- Soviet Union (1952-1988) and United States (1984-2023) tied with 39 gold medals each
15. What is the official distance for a marathon race?
- 26.2 miles or 42.2 kilometers
16. How many players are on a standard volleyball team?
- 6 players
17. What is the name of the major league baseball team based in New York City?
- New York Yankees
18. In what year did professional golfer Tiger Woods win his first Masters tournament?
- 1997
19. How many Grand Slam titles does Serena Williams have in women's singles tennis?
- 23 titles
20. What is the maximum weight for a boxing heavyweight division fighter?
- No limit
21. Which country won the first ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
- Uruguay
22. What is the official size of a soccer field?
- The length ranges from 100-130 yards and the width ranges from 50-100 yards depending on the level of play.
23. How many points is a field goal worth in American football?
- 3 points
24. What is the name of the annual major golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club?
- The Masters Tournament
25. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in track and field?
- United States (801 gold medals)
26. How many innings are there in a regulation baseball game?
- 9 innings
27. In what year was the first modern Olympic Games held?
- 1896
28. What is the name of the annual Rugby Union championship?
- Six Nations Championship
29. How many players are on a standard soccer team?
- 11 players
30. What is the maximum weight for a weightlifter in the lightest weight class?
- 56 kilograms or 123.5 pounds for men, 48 kilograms or 105.8 pounds for women
31. Who is the all-time leading scorer in the Premier League?
- Alan Shearer (260 goals)
32. How many events are there in artistic gymnastics at the Olympics?
- 14 events (7 for men, 7 for women)
33. What is the name of the championship series in Major League Baseball?
- The World Series
34. How many players are on a standard tennis doubles team?
- 2 players
35. What is the name of the international rugby tournament held every four years?
- Rugby World Cup
36. Who is the all-time leading scorer in NHL history?
- Wayne Gretzky
37. How many players are on a standard synchronized swimming team?
- 8 players
38. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in swimming?
- United States (246 gold medals)
39. What is the name of the annual professional golf tournament held at Pebble Beach, California?
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
40. How many players are on a standard rugby union team?
- 15 players
41. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in wrestling?
- United States (139 gold medals)
42. In what year was the first ever Tour de France held?
- 1903
43. How many lanes are there on an Olympic track?
- 8 lanes
44. What is the name of the annual international basketball tournament held in the United States?
- FIBA Basketball World Cup
45. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in fencing?
- Italy (49 gold medals)
46. How many players are on a standard lacrosse team?
- 10 players (6 field players, 1 goalie, 3 bench players)
47. What is the name of the championship awarded to the winner of the National Football League (NFL)?
- The Vince Lombardi Trophy
48. In what year did Usain Bolt set the world record for the 100 meter dash?
- 2009
49. How many clubs are typically used in a standard golf set?
- 14 clubs
50. What is the name of the international basketball tournament held every four years?
- FIBA Basketball World Cup
51. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in modern pentathlon?
- Sweden (9 gold medals)
52. How many players are on a standard field hockey team?
- 11 players
53. What is the name of the annual horse race held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky?
- The Kentucky Derby
54. In what year were the first Winter Olympic Games held?
- 1924
55. How many times has the United States hosted the FIFA World Cup?
- One time, in 1994
56. What is the name of the annual marathon race held in Boston?
- The Boston Marathon
57. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in badminton?
- China (38 gold medals)
58. What is the name of the international basketball tournament for women?
- FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup
59. In what year did professional basketball player Michael Jordan retire for the final time?
- 2003
60. How many players are on a standard cricket team?
- 11 players
61. What is the name of the annual national championship game in college football?
- The College Football Playoff National Championship
62. In what year did the first women's Olympic marathon take place?
- 1984
63. What is the name of the international motorcycle racing championship?
- MotoGP World Championship
64. How many points is a try worth in rugby union?
- 5 points
65. In what year was the International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded?
- 1894
66. What is the name of the annual international rugby sevens tournament?
- Rugby World Cup Sevens
67. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in table tennis?
- China (28 gold medals)
68. How many players are on a standard handball team?
- 7 players (6 field players and 1 goalie)
69. What is the name of the annual international basketball tournament held in Europe?
- EuroBasket
70. Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles won in women's tennis?
- Serena Williams (23 titles)
71. What is the maximum weight for a sumo wrestler?
- No limit
72. What is the name of the championship awarded to the winner of the National Hockey League (NHL)?
- The Stanley Cup
73. In what year did the United States boycott the Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union?
- 1980
74. How many innings are there in a regulation softball game?
- 7 innings
75. What is the name of the annual international rugby union tournament held in Europe?
- Six Nations Championship
76. What is the name of the annual professional basketball tournament held in Europe?
- EuroLeague Final Four
77. What is the name of the annual professional golf tournament held at Pebble Beach, California?
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
78. In Olympic weightlifting, how many attempts does each competitor have to complete a lift?
- 3 attempts
79. How many players are on a standard netball team?
- 7 players
80. What is the name of the annual event where the best professional surfer is crowned?
- The World Surf League Championship Tour
81. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in baseball?
- Cuba (3 gold medals)
82. What is the name of the international basketball tournament for men under the age of 19?
- FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup
83. How many players are on a standard beach volleyball team?
- 2 players
84. Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season?
- Wayne Gretzky (92 goals in the 1981-1982 season)
85. What is the name of the annual international women's golf tournament?
- Solheim Cup
86. How many points is a field goal worth in basketball?
- 2 or 3 points, depending on whether the shot was taken from inside or outside the three-point line