Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In which sport is the participant called pugilist ?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Boxing

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Sprinter
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A pugilist is a person who fights with fists, which is the technical term for a boxer. The word comes from Latin 'pugil' meaning boxer or fighter. Wrestling involves grappling, javelin throw is a field event, and sprinter refers to a track athlete - none of these are called pugilists.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the term "pugilist".

Option A) Wrestling - This option is incorrect because a participant in wrestling is called a wrestler, not a pugilist.

Option B) Boxing - This option is correct because a participant in boxing is called a pugilist. Boxing is a combat sport where two participants, also known as pugilists, compete against each other by throwing punches with gloved hands.

Option C) Javelin Throw - This option is incorrect because a participant in javelin throw is called a javelin thrower, not a pugilist.

Option D) Sprinter - This option is incorrect because a participant in sprinting is called a sprinter, not a pugilist.

The correct answer is B) Boxing. This option is correct because a participant in boxing is called a pugilist.

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