50 Interesting Sports Trivia Questions and Answers

Welcome to our Sports Trivia challenge! From the origins of iconic sports to legendary athletes and even the nitty-gritty of game rules, we’ve curated 50 intriguing questions to test your sporting prowess. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, there’s something here for everyone. Dive in, challenge your friends, and see who emerges as the true sports aficionado. Ready, set, play!

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1. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?

2. Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

3. How many players are on a standard soccer team?

4. What color jersey is worn by the winners of each stage of the Tour de France?

5. Which sport is known as the ‘king of sports’?

6. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

7. Which Grand Slam tennis tournament is played on a clay court?

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

9. In baseball, how many bases are there on a field?

10. Which sport involves tucks and pikes?

11. In what country did table tennis originate?

12. Which sport uses the term ‘knockout’?

13. How many players are on a standard ice hockey team?

14. In basketball, how many points is a standard basket worth?

15. Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?

16. How many periods are in a standard ice hockey game?

17. In which sport would you do a ‘Fosbury Flop’?

18. Which sport involves stones and brooms?

19. How long is an Olympic swimming pool in meters?

20. In tennis, what is the term for a zero score?

21. Which athlete holds the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics?

22. Which sport uses a shuttlecock?

23. What is the highest score possible in 10-pin bowling?

24. In which sport would you see a ‘scrum’?

25. Which sport has a position called ‘libero’?

26. Which country is known as the ‘All Blacks’ in rugby?

27. In which country was the game of cricket originated?

28. How many rings are on the Olympic flag?

29. Which martial art translates to ‘gentle way’ in English?

30. In which sport would you perform a ‘smash’?

31. What shape is a professional boxing ring?

32. Which sport includes disciplines like ‘dressage’ and ‘show jumping’?

33. Which athlete is known for his ‘slam dunk’ ability in basketball?

34. In which aquatic sport is the ball yellow and has a grip?

35. Which is the only country to have played in every World Cup?

36. Which sport is played with a mallet?

37. What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?

38. Which game is known as the ‘sport of kings’?

39. In athletics, races which are not run on the track are called what?

40. How many players are there in a rugby union team?

41. What is the national sport of Japan?

42. Which sport features a ‘sand trap’ and a ‘water hazard’?

43. Which sport uses a ‘sledge’?

44. In which sport might you use a ‘dolly’ to take a catch?

45. What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer can carry in their bag?

46. In which sport can you win by way of ‘submission’?

47. Which sport has events called ‘sprint’, ‘keirin’, and ‘time trial’?

48. How many players are on a netball team?

49. In which sport might you perform a ‘salchow’?

50. What do you call the barrier that horse jump over in a race?