#1
Which sport is considered one of the earliest organized team sports played by women?
Soccer
ExplanationSoccer is one of the earliest organized team sports played by women.
#2
Which country hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019?
France
ExplanationFrance hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019.
#3
Which female athlete is known for her dominance in the sport of swimming and holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by an individual?
Simone Manuel
ExplanationSimone Manuel is known for her dominance in swimming and holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by an individual.
#4
Which tennis Grand Slam tournament was the first to introduce equal prize money for men and women?
Wimbledon
ExplanationWimbledon was the first tennis Grand Slam tournament to introduce equal prize money for men and women.
#5
Who is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Paralympics' and has achieved remarkable success in wheelchair racing?
Tatyana McFadden
ExplanationTatyana McFadden, often referred to as the 'Queen of the Paralympics', has achieved remarkable success in wheelchair racing.
#6
Who is often regarded as the pioneer of women's rights in sports and is known for her efforts to promote gender equality in tennis?
Billie Jean King
ExplanationBillie Jean King is known as the pioneer of women's rights in sports, particularly for promoting gender equality in tennis.
#7
In what year did the first Women's Cricket World Cup take place?
1973
ExplanationThe first Women's Cricket World Cup took place in 1973.
#8
In what year were women allowed to participate in the marathon at the Olympic Games for the first time?
1988
ExplanationWomen were allowed to participate in the marathon at the Olympic Games for the first time in 1988.
#9
Who is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Court' in women's tennis and holds numerous Grand Slam singles titles?
Serena Williams
ExplanationSerena Williams, often referred to as the 'Queen of the Court' in women's tennis, holds numerous Grand Slam singles titles.
#10
In what year did the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, organizers of Wimbledon, finally award equal prize money to male and female players?
2007
ExplanationIn 2007, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club awarded equal prize money to male and female players.
#11
Who became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant in 1967, despite official resistance at the time?
Katherine Switzer
ExplanationKatherine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant in 1967, despite official resistance at the time.
#12
Which Olympic Games marked the first time that women were allowed to participate in track and field events?
Amsterdam 1928
ExplanationWomen were first allowed to participate in track and field events at the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games.
#13
Who was the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Games?
Laurel Hubbard
ExplanationLaurel Hubbard was the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Games.
#14
Which sportswoman won the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award in 2020 for her outstanding achievements in tennis?
Naomi Osaka
ExplanationNaomi Osaka won the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award in 2020 for her outstanding achievements in tennis.
#15
In what year did the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) make its debut?
1995
ExplanationThe WNBA made its debut in 1995.
#16
Which female athlete is known as the 'Black Widow' and has excelled in the sport of figure skating?
Nancy Kerrigan
ExplanationNancy Kerrigan, known as the 'Black Widow', has excelled in the sport of figure skating.
#17
In what year did the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) hold its first official tournament?
1950
ExplanationThe LPGA held its first official tournament in 1950.