Trivia Quiz On IAAF World Championships

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The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) governs the game of Athletics in the world and is the regulating body for the game. The IAAF organizes world championships on the game in which countries are invited to participate in the event.
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1.

What year was the IAAF founded?
- A.
  
  1910
- B.
  
  1911
- C.
  
  1912
- D.
  
  1913
Correct Answer
C. 1912

Explanation
The correct answer is 1912. This is the year in which the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) was founded.

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2.

What date marked the formation of the IAAF?
- A.
  
  June 17
- B.
  
  July 17
- C.
  
  August 17
- D.
  
  September 17
Correct Answer
B. July 17

Explanation
The correct answer is July 17. This date marked the formation of the IAAF.

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3.

What was the IAAF first known as?
- A.
  
  ISAF
- B.
  
  IAAF
- C.
  
  IASF
- D.
  
  IAF
Correct Answer
B. IAAF

Explanation
The correct answer is IAAF. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) was the original name of the organization before it was renamed as World Athletics in 2019.

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4.

What were the early athletes known as?
- A.
  
  Amateurs
- B.
  
  Professionals
- C.
  
  Gamers
- D.
  
  International Acts
Correct Answer
A. Amateurs

Explanation
The early athletes were known as amateurs because during that time, sports were not considered as a profession but rather as a recreational activity. These athletes participated in sports purely for the love of the game and not for financial gain. They did not receive any payment or rewards for their performances and often had other occupations outside of sports.

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5.

How many participating representatives took part in the first IAAF congress?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  18
- D.
  
  19
Correct Answer
B. 17

Explanation
In the first IAAF congress, 17 participating representatives took part.

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6.

How many countries’ Athletics Federation participated in the first Athletic event of the Federation?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  18
- D.
  
  19
Correct Answer
B. 17

Explanation
In the first Athletic event of the Federation, 17 countries' Athletics Federations participated.

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7.

Where did the first international IAAF Congress first take place?
- A.
  
  Geneva
- B.
  
  Stockholm
- C.
  
  Monaco
- D.
  
  Barcelona
Correct Answer
B. Stockholm

Explanation
The first international IAAF Congress took place in Stockholm.

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8.

Which of these countries is related to the IAAF first Congress?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Sweden
Correct Answer
D. Sweden

Explanation
The correct answer is Sweden because the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) held its first Congress in Stockholm, Sweden in 1913. This Congress marked the establishment of the IAAF as the international governing body for athletics.

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9.

What year was the headquarters of the IAAF first changed?
- A.
  
  1991
- B.
  
  1992
- C.
  
  1993
- D.
  
  1994
Correct Answer
C. 1993

Explanation
In 1993, the headquarters of the IAAF was first changed.

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10.

Where was the headquarters of the IAAF first moved to?
- A.
  
  Geneva
- B.
  
  Stockholm
- C.
  
  Monaco
- D.
  
  Barcelona
Correct Answer
C. Monaco

Explanation
The headquarters of the IAAF was first moved to Monaco.

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