Short Quiz On Hockey World Cup!
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The Hockey World Cup is an international hockey competition regulated by the International Hockey Federation. The first tournament was started in 1971. This quiz has been made to test your knowledge about the game and players who won of Hockey World Cup. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.Let’s start at home. What is the name of the mascot of the 2018 Hockey World Cup, a reference to the fact that Odisha has one of the most important nesting beaches for Olive Ridley turtles?
- A.
Olly
- B.
Riddy
- C.
Olivia
- D.
None
- 2.The first edition of the Hockey World Cup was held at the Real Polo Club in Barcelona in 1971. It was also the venue for which of the following events at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? Clue – The venue was also used for one portion of the Modern Pentathlon event.
- A.
Swimming
- B.
Equestrian
- C.
Hockey
- 3.We are not done with Malik Nur Khan by the way – which other prestigious sporting competition did he conceive in 1978, leaving quite a legacy for himself?
- A.
Hockey Champions Trophy
- B.
Cricket Champions Trophy
- C.
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
- D.
None
- 4.The 1971 World Cup was the only occasion when a team from Africa made it to the semifinals of a World Cup. Which country is it? Clue - It has performed giant-killing feats in cricket as well.
- A.
Zimbabwe
- B.
Kenya
- C.
Namibia
- 5.What was the first NHL team to win back-to-back Stanley Cup titles?
- A.
Montreal Canadiens
- B.
Vancouver Millionaires
- C.
Ottawa Senators
- D.
New York Rangers
- 6.What year were the offsides rule introduced by the NHL?
- A.
1930
- B.
1950
- C.
1970
- D.
1990
- 7.The first NHL All-Star game was held as a benefit for what injured star?
- A.
Eddie Shore
- B.
Ace Bailey
- C.
Howie Morenz
- D.
Slyvio Mantha
- 8.Who was the fastest player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points?
- A.
Eddie Shore
- B.
Wayne Gretzky
- C.
Guy Lefleur
- D.
Mario Lemieux
- 9.Who was the first hockey player to win Sportsman of the Year honours from Sports Illustrated?
- A.
Eddie Shore
- B.
Bob Bourne
- C.
Bobby Orr
- D.
Wayne Gretzky
- 10.What player set an NHL record in 1976, with 10 points in one game?
- A.
Bobby Clarke
- B.
Darryl Sittler
- C.
Phil Esposito
- D.
Wayne Gretzky
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