Trivia Quiz On IAAF World Championships

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    What date marked the formation of the IAAF? 

    • June 17 
    • July 17
    • August 17 
    • September 17
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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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  • 2. 
    What were the early athletes known as?  - ProProfs

    What were the early athletes known as? 

    • Amateurs

    • Professionals

    • Gamers

    • 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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  • 3. 
    Which of these countries is related to the IAAF first Congress?  - ProProfs

    Which of these countries is related to the IAAF first Congress? 

    • France

    • Spain

    • Germany

    • Sweden

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 4. 
    What was the IAAF first known as?  - ProProfs

    What was the IAAF first known as? 

    • ISAF

    • IAAF

    • IASF

    • IAF

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 
    What year was the IAAF founded?  - ProProfs

    What year was the IAAF founded? 

    • 1910

    • 1911

    • 1912

    • 1913

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 6. 
    How many countries’ Athletics Federation participated in the first Athletic event of the Federation?  - ProProfs

    How many countries’ Athletics Federation participated in the first Athletic event of the Federation? 

    • 16

    • 17

    • 18

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 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?  - ProProfs

    Where did the first international IAAF Congress first take place? 

    • Geneva 

    • Stockholm 

    • Monaco 

    • Barcelona 

    Correct Answer
    A. Stockholm 
    Explanation
    The first international IAAF Congress took place in Stockholm.

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  • 8. 
    How many participating representatives took part in the first IAAF congress? - ProProfs

    How many participating representatives took part in the first IAAF congress?

    • 16

    • 17

    • 18

    • 19

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

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  • 9. 
    What year was the headquarters of the IAAF first changed?  - ProProfs

    What year was the headquarters of the IAAF first changed? 

    • 1991

    • 1992

    • 1993

    • 1994

    Correct Answer
    A. 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?  - ProProfs

    Where was the headquarters of the IAAF first moved to? 

    • Geneva

    • Stockholm

    • Monaco

    • Barcelona

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

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