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1. The first recorded boxing match in England was organised by the 2nd Duke of Albemarle between his butcher and which member of his household staff? Cook Butler Valet Gardener

2. In the sport of hurdling, you may have noticed that some racers tend to shorten their stride and take several smaller steps before they hurdle. What is the name of this frowned-upon practice? Stammer stepping Fading stepping Lisping stepping Stutter stepping

3. The sport of badminton began in India, halfway through the 18th century, by which group of people? Mahouts British military officers Amahs Snake charmers

4. Before they begin their contests, sumo wrestlers go through strict procedures that must be adhered to. One of these is the scattering of which substance into the ring? Sand Whale oil Rice Salt

5. In less official terms, what do ice hockey players usually call an ice hockey puck? Banana Potato Sausage Biscuit

6. In the sport of modern fencing, which is the lightest weapon used? Sabre Foil Épée Cutlass

7. In the original game of tennis, which evolved in 12th century France, with what was the ball hit? Head Cricket bat Bare hand Sword

8. In synchronised diving, most of the divers do identical dives together. Occasionally, however, competitors do dives that are opposite to each other. What is this form of dive called? Bicycle wheel Pinwheel Catherine wheel Car wheel

9. Which non-weight bearing sport, of the following choices, is excellent for exercising all the major muscle groups in the human body? Weight-lifting Rowing Gymnastics Wrestling

10. In the cross-country category in the equestrian sport of eventing, is it true that the lowest score reflects the best result? Yes No