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1 In which sport did competitors play for the “Air Canada Silver Broom”?
A Curling. The men’s World Curling Championship bore this specific title from 1968 to 1988. Subsequently, organisers rebranded the competition, and it became simply the World Curling Championship that fans recognise today.
2 Who manufactures the engines used by McLaren in their Formula One racing cars?
A Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz supplied engines to McLaren for twenty consecutive seasons. However, in 2015, McLaren pivoted to Honda before transitioning again to Renault in 2018. Ultimately, the team reunited with Mercedes-Benz in 2021; furthermore, they secured a four-year contract in 2020 that extended their partnership through the 2025 season.
3 Three types of swords are used in fencing competitions; one is the foil, another is the epee, and what is the third?
A Sabre, a light weapon that can be used for both cutting and thrusting, with the target area being the upper half of the body, including the mask.
4 In which sport are only two of the seven players in each team allowed to score?
A Netball, only the Goal Attack (GA) and Goal Shooter (GS).
5 Who has captained England most times in cricket test matches?
A Joe Root, leading the team in a record 64 matches between 2017 and 2022. He also holds the record for the most wins (27) and losses (26) as an England Test captain.
6 How many balls are used in a game of croquet in a two-sided game?
A Four balls, coloured blue, black, red, and yellow, with two balls per side in a two-sided game. However, some versions, particularly those played socially or with more players, may use up to six balls.
7 Which city hosts the Australian Grand Prix in the Formula 1 World Championship?
A Melbourne. The race takes place at the Albert Park Circuit, which winds through the scenic Albert Park itself, and Melbourne has hosted the event since 1996.
8 Which chess piece can move only one square at a time in any direction?
A The King. It can move horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to an adjacent square, provided the square is not occupied by a friendly piece.
9 Which famous golf course is located at Virginia Water, Surrey, England?
A Wentworth Club. The club features three championship courses, but the legendary West Course stands as its crowning jewel. Specifically, Harry Colt designed this iconic layout, which golfers often nickname the “Burma Road.” Furthermore, the course hosts the annual BMW PGA Championship, cementing its status as one of Britain’s most prestigious venues.
10 How many bonus points does a player score in Scrabble if all seven tiles are played at once?
A 50-points. The player adds this bonus to the final word total. Specifically, they perform this step only after calculating all individual letter values and premium square multipliers.