Sports and Leisure Activities Quiz

Football is often referred to as the 'king of sports' due to its popularity and global reach.

France won the FIFA World Cup in 2018, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics.

A standard basketball hoop has a diameter of 18 inches.

Cricket is commonly referred to as 'The Gentleman's Game' due to its traditional association with fair play and sportsmanship.

The standard weight of a soccer ball in international matches is between 410 to 450 grams.

The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece, reviving the ancient tradition of the Olympic Games.

Striker is not a standard position in basketball; positions include point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center.

A player can achieve a maximum score of 180 with a single dart by hitting three triple 20s.

Archery is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was practiced as a sport and a skill for hunting and warfare.

The highest possible break in snooker is 147, achieved by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks followed by all colors.

Japan won the most gold medals in the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo.

Golf became an Olympic sport again in 2016, after being excluded from the Olympic program for over a century.

Sprint is not a standard event in Olympic swimming; standard events include freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

Nadia Comăneci of Romania was the first female gymnast to score a perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics, achieving this feat at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Roger Federer of Switzerland holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in tennis, with 20 titles as of 2022.

Tony Hawk, an American skateboarder, is often credited with popularizing skateboarding through his video games and professional career.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, with 38,387 points scored during his career.

Jack Nicklaus was the first athlete to complete the 'Career Grand Slam' in golf, winning all four major championships.

Rocky Marciano holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in professional boxing, with 49 wins and no losses.

Arnold Palmer is often referred to as the 'Babe Ruth of golf' for his impact and popularity in the sport.