Be a Sport Trivia Quiz

Answer: Badminton

Badminton is a sport similar to tennis. Unlike tennis though, it uses a shuttlecock instead of a ball.

Answer: Cricket

The traditional form of cricket is known as test cricket and is played over the course of five days with both teams batting two innings each. Modern forms include the one day match - each team bats for 50 overs - and the Twenty20 match - each team bats for 20 overs.

Answer: Rowing

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Rowing is recognized as an Olympic sport and is considered one of the oldest sports with origins dating back to Ancient Egypt.

Answer: Tennis

Tennis is a widely followed sport across the world. While there are many tournaments throughout the year, the most prestigious are the four Grand Slams - the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

Answer: Boxing

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A boxing match consists of multiple rounds between the two pugilists. The earliest rules of the sport date back to the 19th century. Though known as the 'Marquess of Queensberry Rules', they were actually written by John Graham Chambers, a Welsh sportsman. However, they gained popularity after they were endorsed by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry and hence the name.

Answer: Golf

Mark Twain described golf as a "good walk ruined". The game is usually played over a course of 18 holes with players using various clubs to hit the ball into the hole.

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Answer: Polo

Polo is played as a team sport on horseback. Each round is known as a chukka and there are several chukkas in one match. To avoid injury to man, beast or both, players are banned from using their left hand during play.

Answer: Football

Football, or soccer as it is also known as in some parts of the world, is one of the most popular sports in the world with star football players being among the highest paid sportspersons. Apart from the football world cup which is played once every four years with different countries competing, there are also numerous regional championships played. Among the best known are the English Premier League, European Championship and Copa America.

Answer: Rugby

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Rugby is named after Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England where the game was first developed in the 19th century. It may display some similarities with football (soccer) but is a considerably more physical sport. Among the many variations that exist, the most popular are Rugby League and Rugby Union.

Answer: Squash

Squash is played in a closed indoor environment. Unlike tennis, where players hit the ball to each other, here each player hits the ball onto the wall with the opponent then having to return it after it rebounds from the wall.