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1 Which single UK sporting event generates the highest volume of bets?
A Grand National – The FIFA World Cup worldwide.
2 Which is the most prestigious court at Wimbledon?
A Centre court – perhaps the world’s most famous tennis court.
3 In which sport did Eddie the Eagle represent Britain?
A Ski-jumping – In 1988, English ski jumper Michael David Edwards became the first athlete to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping; he finished last in both the Normal Hill and Large Hill events.
4 In which year did the Wimbledon Championships finally introduce ball girls to its hallowed grass courts?
A 1977 – In the 1920s and 30s, ball boys came from Shaftesbury Homes, one of the United Kingdom’s oldest children’s charities.
5 How many players are there in a netball team?
A 7. The object is to score goals from within a defined area, by throwing a ball into a ring attached to a 3.05 metres (10 feet) high post.
6 What can a professional boxer wear no more than 36 feet of?
A Bandages – Boxing referees wear a clean, white, B.B.B. of C. approved shirt, a black bow tie, dark trousers, and black shoes or boxing pumps in the ring. For outdoor promotions, the referee may also wear a jacket or tracksuit top.
7 What ‘G’ in cricket is more commonly known as a Bosie in Australia?
A Googly.
8 Which professional sport did the Peterborough Pirates play before the team eventually rebranded and evolved into today’s Phantoms?
A Ice hockey. They were a major fixture in the British leagues from 1982 until 2002. Following some financial turbulence, the team was replaced by the Peterborough Phantoms, who continue to represent the city at the Planet Ice Arena today.
9 True or false: A Rugby League ball is smaller than a Rugby Union ball?
A True, the balls are very similar; both are prolate spheroid-shaped balls. Rugby league balls are similar in size to Rugby union balls, but are more pointed at the edges. Rugby balls are noticeably larger than a Canadian / American football, and do not have ties for grabbing
10 Which football club plays at Carrow Road stadium?
A Norwich City FC.