Sport Quiz: History and Rules

Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

• Paris

• Athens

• London

• Rome

How many players are there in a standard football team on the pitch at the start of a match?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport played in British schools?

• Netball

• Cricket

• Baseball

• Rugby

In football, what is the minimum length of a standard pitch according to FIFA regulations?

• 90 metres

• 100 metres

• 110 metres

• 120 metres

Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by a single athlete?

• Usain Bolt

• Michael Phelps

• Sir Steve Redgrave

• Simone Biles

Which of these sports was first introduced to the Olympics in 2012?

• Golf

• Rugby Sevens

• Taekwondo

• Women's Boxing

What is the maximum number of substitutes allowed for each team in a standard football match (excluding extra time)?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is a common indoor sport in British schools?

• Rounders

• Badminton

• Cricket

• Hockey

Which British city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2012?

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• London

• Glasgow

In football, what is awarded if a player commits a direct free kick offence inside their own penalty area?

• Corner kick

• Penalty kick

• Indirect free kick

• Throw-in