FunTrivia Sports Mix: Vol 30 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Brazil

The 2014 World Cup took place in Brazil, although much of the country's population actively protested the decision since a lot of public money was being used for this event. Brazil is a country in South America, and it is a Portuguese-speaking nation since they declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822. Marco Antonio Rodriguez, who is also a church pastor and a P.E. teacher, had refereed the 2006 and 2010 World Cups before being selected for 2014, where he officiated one of the tournament's semi-finals (the unforgettable Germany 7-1 Brazil.) Germany would end up becoming World Champions by beating Argentina in the final.

Question by player Lpez

Answer: Swimming

A swimmer would perform a flip turn (also known as tumble turn) when they reach the end of the swimming pool. The flip turn is an efficient way to maintain the swimmer's momentum.

Question by player Matthew_07

Answer: Highland games

The Cowal Games, also called the Cowal Highland Gathering, is an annual event held at Dunoon, Argyllshire. It is considered to be the largest Highland game in the world, with about 3500 participants and 23,000 spectators present. There are athletic events like the weight throw, where a metal ball attached to a chain or handle is thrown, and the person who throws it the greatest distance is the winner.

In addition to the athletic contests there is a bagpipe competition for individuals and bands, as well as the Scottish National Highland Dancing Championships.

Question by player ponycargirl

Answer: a sphere

That shot is basically a heavy ball. The event likely evolved from ancient rock-throwing events, though the first written stone-throwing event was recorded in the Scottish Highlands in the first century CE. By the Middle Ages, soldiers were competitively throwing cannonballs.

By the nineteenth century, athletes in the Highlands were throwing more or less modern shots, and in 1866, the British Amateur Championships included a shot put competition. It has been a part of the Olympics for men since 1896 and for women since 1948.

In contemporary shot put competition, the gloveless thrower must rest the shot by his neck and, with one hand, release it above shoulder height.

Question by player gracious1

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The other teams did not exist in 1946. Feller fanned 348 batters and went 26-15 in the season. He threw a Triple Crown in 1940. In 1965, Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers broke Feller's season record by striking out 382. The great Nolan Ryan would top Koufax with 383 in 1973.

Question by player Nightmare

Answer: Pele

Pele from Brazil is often considered the greatest soccer player of all-time. He has won 3 World Cups (in 1958, 1962, and 1970), and has scored over 1000 goals in competitive matches. He was named by the International Olympic Committee as the 'Athlete of the Century', and considered by "Time Magazine" as one of the 100 most important people of the 20th Century.

Question by player srini701

Answer: football (NFL)

Those gridiron players play in nearly every kind of weather except lightning storms. Of course we are talking about these sports in their outdoor versions, where weather can be a factor. Baseball, golf and cricket games are often delayed, postponed or even cancelled due to a light rain. Trying to grip a wet bat or club is only one of the factors.

Question by player ssabreman

Answer: The Santa Anita Handicap

Note that the three Triple Crown races are all in eastern states of the USA (Kentucky, Maryland, and New York), and the Santa Anita Handicap is on the west coast, in California. Whereas the Triple Crown races are for three-year-old horses, the Handicap is for ages four and up. In fact, it may be the most important North American race for older horses.

Question by player gracious1

Answer: Ken Stabler

Known as the Snake for his elusiveness on the field, Stabler played for the Oakland Raiders (1970-1979), Houston Oilers (1980-1981) and New Orleans Saints (1982-1984). Stabler was named the N.F.L.'s most valuable player in 1974 by The Associated Press, throwing for 26 touchdowns and 2,469 yards.

Question by player deaconblues63

Answer: Rugby

This player is fielded in both Rugby Union and Rugby League. They are crucial to forward play because their job is to use a boot to 'hook' the ball out of the scrum. What is a scrum? A scrum is when the forward players of both sides link up, bow their heads and charge at each other like wounded bulls.

Question by player Airmale