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  Sports in South Korea   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers some traditional and popular sports enjoyed in South Korea.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, christopherm, Jan 23 13
Very Easy
christopherm gold member
499 plays
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  The Asian Games   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Asian Games are an athletic competition that unites the countries of Asia through sports. Sports fan or not, see how well you can compete on this trivia quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, SP44000, Mar 11 10
Tough
SP44000
462 plays
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  The Maccabiah Games   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Maccabiah Games, often referred to as the "Jewish Olympics", are an important sporting event. Here's a chance to learn something about it!
Average, 10 Qns, janetgool, Jan 02 10
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janetgool
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  Asian Games    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Asian Games (aka Asiad) is the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The first games was held in 1951; the XVIII Asian Games was hosted in Indonesia in 2018.
Easier, 10 Qns, sw11, Sep 04 18
Easier
sw11 gold member
Sep 04 18
154 plays
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  Sepak Takraw Basics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short quiz on the popular Southeast Asian sport, Sepak Takraw. It is a sport that involves a little bit of volleyball, but legs are used instead of the hand.
Average, 10 Qns, malaun, Jul 09 08
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malaun
641 plays
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  Iran at the Olympics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's take a quick look at the Olympic Games participation of Iran.
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Apr 17 12
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Rowena8482 gold member
232 plays
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  Mongolian Manly Mania    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Every year in Mongolia, contestants vie for supremacy in the Three Manly Sports: Archery, Wrestling, and Horsemanship. Try this quiz for a look at a fascinating festival of sport and culture.
Tough, 10 Qns, LilahDeDah, Sep 20 06
Tough
LilahDeDah
332 plays
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  SEA Games: At Its Finest    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Know some basic information and trivias about one of Asia's sporting events, the Southeast Asian Games. Enjoy while learning.
Average, 10 Qns, rohnald, Mar 27 15
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trivia question Quick Question
In which event did India win their first medal?

From Quiz "India at the Asian Games 2010"




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Asian Sports Mix Trivia Questions
1. The Southeast Asian Games first used this name in 1977 upon the entry of three new countries. Before it was renamed the SEA Games, it was known as what?

From Quiz SEA Games: At Its Finest

Answer: Southeast Asian Peninsular Games

Thailand, Burma (now Myanmar), Malaya (now Malaysia), Laos, South Vietnam and Cambodia were the founding members of SEA Games, previously known as SEA Peninsular Games. The first SEAP Games were held in December 1959 in Bangkok, Thailand. The counties admitted in 1977 were Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines.

2. Even though this sport is considered the "national pastime" in the United States, it is also very popular in South Korea. Basic equipment includes a ball, bat, and glove. Which sport is this?

From Quiz Sports in South Korea

Answer: baseball

Baseball is increasingly popular in South Korea. South Korea has a very strong professional baseball league. The national team won the Gold Medal during the 2008 Olympic games held in Beijing, China. The Korean name for baseball is "Yagu."

3. The very first Olympic competitor from what is now Iran was Persian Fereydoun Malkom in 1900. In which sport did he compete?

From Quiz Iran at the Olympics

Answer: Fencing

Malkom competed in the epee event at the 1900 Olympic Games, held in Paris, France. Persia, later Iran, did not send any more athletes to the Olympics until 1948.

4. The Asian Games, a sports competition for athletes from all across Asia, were first held in what year?

From Quiz The Asian Games

Answer: 1951

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, were initially organized by Indian professor Guru Dutt Sondhi. It had been a vision of his to hold such games for a number of years, and this came to be a reality when the first games were held in 1951. Only 11 countries participated in first games, but the number has grown to as many as 46 competing countries.

5. How many players are there on a regu (team)?

From Quiz Sepak Takraw Basics

Answer: 3

The centre player is called a Tekong, where he/she serves the ball at all times. The other two players are called Feeder and Striker/Killer. It doesn't matter which player (Feeder or Striker) plays on which side of the Tekong. A Feeder is the player who sets the ball for the Striker, who usually does a spike. bicycle, or acrobatic kick to send the ball to the oppponents' court.

6. What is the the Mongolian festival of the Three Manly Sports called?

From Quiz Mongolian Manly Mania

Answer: Naadam

The festival's full name is Eriin Gurvan Naadam, or "Three Manly Games". The incorrect choices are Japanese, Scandinavian-American, and chicken festivals.

7. When did Laos first host the biennial meet?

From Quiz SEA Games: At Its Finest

Answer: 2009

Laos hosted the games in 2009 as a commemoration of the 50 years of the SEA Games (held in Vientiane, Laos). Supposedly, Laos should be hosting the 1965 SEAP Games, but declined hosting because of financial difficulties.

8. This martial art is practically synonymous with Korea. It is defined as, "the martial art of empty-handed self-defense." What is the name of this sport?

From Quiz Sports in South Korea

Answer: taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art form that originated in Korea and has since gained in popularity throughout the world. It is also an Olympic sport. The sport has a rich history, argot, and sophisticated ranking system.

9. What is the International Olympic Committee code designation for Iran?

From Quiz Iran at the Olympics

Answer: IRI

The National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran was founded in 1947, and since the 1948 Games, teams from Iran have entered every Olympiad in the 20th century except 1980 and 1984.

10. Yosef Yekutieli is credited with creating the Maccabiah Games. What inspired him?

From Quiz The Maccabiah Games

Answer: The 1912 Olympics

Yosef Yekutieli was a teenager when he read about the 1912 Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. Despite his youth, Yekutieli possessed great determination, and never let go of his dream. He outlined his ideas to the Jewish National Fund in 1928, and acquired support of Sir Arthur Wauchope, the British High Commissioner of Palestine. The first Maccabiah was set for 1932, 20 years after Yekutieli first envisioned the games.

11. The Asian Games have been hosted by many countries in Asia. Where were the first games held?

From Quiz The Asian Games

Answer: New Delhi, India

The Asian Games have been hosted by numerous countries. Thailand has hosted the games more than any other nation, having hosted the games four times. Other countries that have hosted the games include: Korea, Indonesia, Iran, India, China, the Philippines, Japan, and Qatar.

12. What material is the Sepak Takraw ball made of?

From Quiz Sepak Takraw Basics

Answer: Rattan

Nowadays, some balls are covered with synthetic rubber to soften the impact of the ball on a player's body part. However, any ball that is used for any official tournament must seek approval from the Sepak Takraw Federation first.

13. What Mongolian event or holiday does the Three Manly Sports festival commemorate?

From Quiz Mongolian Manly Mania

Answer: Mongolian National Day

Mongolian National Day is celebrated July 11 with the Naadam Festival. Mongolia obtained its independence from China on that day in 1921. The exact date of Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's birthday is a matter of some debate. Some sources cite the beginning of summer, midwinter, and May 3.

14. At the 15th edition of SEA Games (1989) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, who was named as the Athlete of the Games?

From Quiz SEA Games: At Its Finest

Answer: Eric Buhain

The Filipino swimmer, Eric Buhain was named as the Athlete of the Games. He joined the national swim team in 1981 when he was 11 years old, and represented the Philippines at two Olympics: 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona. He was appointed Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission in 2001.

15. This immensely popular sport is as ubiquitous as Kimchi in Korea. It involves kicking a ball into a netted goal. Which sport is it?

From Quiz Sports in South Korea

Answer: soccer/football

Soccer/football is one of those sports that Korean children learn very early. There is a popular professional league in Korea. South Korea has regularly achieved strong results in FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) tournaments and competitions. including making the World Cup semifinal in 2002. The Korean name for this sport is "chukgu."

16. The first Maccabiah Games were held in 1932, and included 369 athletes from 18 different countries. How did the Maccabiah organizers drum up interest in the Maccabiah and secure the participation of so many?

From Quiz The Maccabiah Games

Answer: Organizers traveled to Jewish communities by motor bike

Unbelievably, the Maccabiah organizers set out by motor bike from Tel Aviv, traversing thousands of kilometers and visiting Jewish communities far and wide. The first group, for instance, motor-biked from Tel Aviv to Antwerp, Belgium. The second group was even more daring. They headed south through the Sinai desert, visiting Jewish communities in Egypt, and then traveled by ship to Salonika, Greece, home to a vibrant Jewish community. From there they continued through Europe, covering a total distance of 9,375 kilometers (5,825 miles).

17. The Asian Games are under the authority of which governing body?

From Quiz The Asian Games

Answer: Olympic Council of Asia

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is responsible for the games. As with the Olympic Games, gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each event for first, second and third place respectively. Flags and national anthems of the various countries are also part of the ceremonies of the games.

18. The word "takraw"" means ball. Where does it originally come from?

From Quiz Sepak Takraw Basics

Answer: Thai

Sepak Takraw was founded in Thailand and Malaysia. "Sepak" means kick in Malay. In Laos, it is called "ka-taw", while in Filipino they call it "sipa".

19. Which statement about the Manly Sport of Mongolian wrestling is false?

From Quiz Mongolian Manly Mania

Answer: Each Mongolian tribe chooses one person to enter the competition

Nationalgeographic.com states that the wrestling competition is the marquee event of the festival. 512 male wrestlers compete, many of them professionals. Another interesting fact is that Mongolian wrestlers, with their enormous physiques, have found a great deal of success in Japan as sumo wrestlers.

20. What was the official mascot of the 1985 SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand?

From Quiz SEA Games: At Its Finest

Answer: siamese cat

The official mascot of the 13th SEA Games was wichien-maat, a Siamese cat.

21. This sport is played with rackets (paddles) and a relatively small celluloid ball on a table. What is the name of this sport?

From Quiz Sports in South Korea

Answer: table tennis

Table tennis is a very popular sport in Korea. It is very easy to find a place to play in Korea. The Korean word for the game is "takgu." The place to play is called a "takguJang." For a nominal fee, one can enter the place and easily find a partner and have some table tennis fun.

22. How often are the Asian Games held?

From Quiz The Asian Games

Answer: Every four years

In addition to the Asian Games, other sports competitions have developed for participants from Asian countries. These include the Asian Winter Games, Asian Beach Games, and Asian Indoor Games. These events are not all held the same year.

23. How many bounces is allowed before the player kicks the ball?

From Quiz Sepak Takraw Basics

Answer: 0

The ball cannot bounce in the player court before they kick it. This game is unlike tennis. This means that the ball sent by the opponent must be taken cleanly by the player without the ball bouncing first. If the ball has already been in contact with the court, a point is awarded to the opponent.

24. What does a Mongolian wrestling outfit look like?

From Quiz Mongolian Manly Mania

Answer: A pair of bikini briefs and a pointy hat

For this particular question, the most improbable answer is the correct one. At some (but not all) Olympic opening ceremonies, Mongolia's flag bearer will proudly wear this combination, with or without an open vest or fur boots. See for yourself at http://mongoluls.net/images/nadaamsrestlers.jpg

25. "Ssireum" is the name of the sport. It is a traditional Korean sport which involves taking your opponent to the ground in some manner. It's a not too distant relative of Japanese Sumo. Which sport is the closest approximation?

From Quiz Sports in South Korea

Answer: wrestling

"Ssireum" is a traditional form of wrestling in Korea. The contest takes place in a ring filled with sand. It is primarily a sport of endurance, strength, patience and strategy. It is not widely known outside of Korea.

26. One of the most famous athletes to participate in the Maccabiah Games is the American swimmer, Mark Spitz. How many gold medal did 15-year old Spitz win in the 1965 Maccabiah?

From Quiz The Maccabiah Games

Answer: Four

Born in 1950 in California, Mark Spitz is one of the best-known Jewish athletes. As a fifteen year old, Spitz participated in the 1965 Maccabiah Games, finishing with four gold medals. He was also named the outstanding athlete of the Games that year. Returning to the Maccabiah in 1969, he finished the summer with six gold medals, and was once again named the outstanding athlete. Spitz gained world-wide fame in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany. That summer he not only won seven gold medals, but set seven world records. In 1985, Spitz carried the torch in the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games.

27. One country dominated the Asian Games the first eight times they were held, leading in the medal count. Which country was this?

From Quiz The Asian Games

Answer: Japan

Other countries that have finished in the top three include: The Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, India, and China.

28. What prize is awarded at a Mongolian wrestling competition?

From Quiz Mongolian Manly Mania

Answer: A title

Winners of rounds are granted titles like Falcon, Elephant or Lion.

29. At what edition of the games were Brunei, Indonesia and Philippines admitted as member nations?

From Quiz SEA Games: At Its Finest

Answer: 9th (1977)

It was at the 9th SEA Games that the Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia were admitted. The games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

30. This sport was invented in 1891 by a fellow named, James Naismith. The object is to place a ball into a hoop. There are five players on each team. What is the name of this sport?

From Quiz Sports in South Korea

Answer: basketball

Even though it is not a traditional Korean sport, basketball has attained a significant following in Korea. There is a well-established professional basketball league in Korea and courts are popularly found on school campuses. The Korean word for basketball is "nonggu."

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