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International Sports Championships

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International sports championships cover historical tournaments, winners, and host nations across sports like football and lacrosse. Static sports facts are commonly asked in SSC, banking, and railways exams. Use this set to practice recalling key tournament details and records.

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International Sports Championships Questions

Multiple choice

Which country's soccer league was rocked by a betting scandal in 2013, leading to the arrest of several players and officials and the suspension of matches?

  1. Italy

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 2013, Italy's Serie A soccer league was embroiled in a betting scandal, resulting in the arrest of several players and officials and the suspension of matches.

Multiple choice

Which international soccer tournament in 2010 was plagued by allegations of match-fixing, leading to an investigation by the Singapore Police Force?

  1. FIFA World Cup

  2. UEFA Champions League

  3. Copa América

  4. African Cup of Nations
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was marred by allegations of match-fixing, prompting an investigation by the Singapore Police Force.

Multiple choice

Which country's soccer league was rocked by a betting scandal in 2017, leading to the arrest of several players and officials and the suspension of matches?

  1. Italy

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 2017, Spain's La Liga soccer league was embroiled in a betting scandal, resulting in the arrest of several players and officials and the suspension of matches.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship the most times?

  1. Spain

  2. Italy

  3. England

  4. Germany
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Explanation

Spain has won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship five times, more than any other country.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the UEFA European Under-21 Championship the most times?

  1. Italy

  2. France

  3. Portugal

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy has hosted the UEFA European Under-21 Championship four times, more than any other country.

Multiple choice

Which country won the first UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1978?

  1. Yugoslavia

  2. Soviet Union

  3. England

  4. Italy
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Explanation

Yugoslavia defeated East Germany in the final to win the first UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1978.

Multiple choice

Which country won the most recent UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2021?

  1. Germany

  2. Portugal

  3. Spain

  4. Italy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Germany defeated Portugal in the final to win the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

How many teams participate in the final tournament of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship?

  1. 8

  2. 12

  3. 16

  4. 24
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C Correct answer
Explanation

16 teams participate in the final tournament of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship?

  1. Italy

  2. Poland

  3. Hungary

  4. Slovenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy hosted the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2009?

  1. Germany

  2. England

  3. Italy

  4. Sweden
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Germany defeated England in the final to win the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Championship?

  1. Portugal

  2. Netherlands

  3. France

  4. Switzerland
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Explanation

Portugal hosted the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2002?

  1. Czech Republic

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. Switzerland
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Explanation

Czech Republic defeated France in the final to win the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 1998 UEFA European Under-21 Championship?

  1. Romania

  2. Greece

  3. Slovakia

  4. Hungary
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Explanation

Romania hosted the 1998 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most men's field hockey World Cups?

  1. Pakistan

  2. Netherlands

  3. Australia

  4. Germany
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Explanation

Pakistan has won the men's field hockey World Cup four times, more than any other country.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most women's field hockey World Cups?

  1. Netherlands

  2. Australia

  3. Germany

  4. Argentina
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Explanation

The Netherlands has won the women's field hockey World Cup nine times, more than any other country.