Sports

Question 1

Major Stadiums

Answer 1

• Wembley Stadium, London

* Milliennium Stadium, Cardiff

Question 2

Olympics in UK

Answer 2

Hosted in 
•  1908
•  1948
•  2012
all in Stratford, East London

Question 3

Paralympics Games in UK & its origin

Answer 3

• hosted in London, 2012

Origin
• work of Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman, a German refugee
• Dr Guttman developed new methods of treatment for people with spinal injuries & encourage patients to exercise & play sports

Question 4

Cricket

Answer 4

• originated in England
• a game that can last for 5 days
• draw can happen quite often

Question 5

Football

Answer 5

• 1st professional clubs were formed in the late 19th century
• England, Scotland, Wales & N Ireland have their own leagues; English Premier League attracts a huge international audience

Question 6

Rugby

Answer 6

• originated in England in 19th century
• 2 types of rugby with diff. rules: union & league
• most famous rugby union competitions the Six Nations Championship between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland (not Northern Ireland!) France and Italy
• well known league competition is known as the Super League

Question 7

Horse racing

Answer 7

• evidence of it taking place in Roman times
• strong association with the royalty
• famous events include:
  * Royal Ascot (5 days race in Berkshire)
  * Grand National at Aintree, Liverpool
  * Grand National at Ayr
• National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, Suffolk

Question 8

Golf

Answer 8

• St Andrews, Scotland is known as the home of golf (but they didn’t invent it)
• playing golf can be traced back to 15th century

Question 9

Tennis

Answer 9

• modern tennis was evolved in Eng;land during a;te 19th century
• 1st tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872
• most famous tournament is hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships - takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
  * this is the oldest tennis tournament globally

Question 10

Water Sports (sailing)

Answer 10

• sailing reflects our maritime heritage
• British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester was the first person to sail single-handed around the world passing the Cape of Good Hope (Africa) and Cape Horn (South America) in 1966/67
• in 1968/69, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to do this without stopping
• many sailing events are held throughout UK, but most famous site is at Cowes on the Isle of Wight

Question 11

Water Sports (Rowing)

Answer 11

• popular yearly race on the Thames between Oxbridge UNis

Question 12

Motor sports

Answer 12

• long history of motor sport in the UK, for both cars and motorbikes
• car-racing started in the UK in 1902
• Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and few British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship
• recent British winners are Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton & Jenson Button