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Quiz about Chairmen of Sports in Early 2000s
Quiz about Chairmen of Sports in Early 2000s

Chairmen of Sports in Early 2000s Quiz


The athletes are in the spotlights, but in most cases only one man pulls the strings in every sport: the chairman. They're known, but are they known to you? Find out and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kurf. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Kurf
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
15,917
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
326
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Question 1 of 5
1. FIFA is the world's governing body for soccer. Who was appointed chairman in 1998? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. The athletes also have their own organisation. Who was running that body? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. The International Olympic Committee of course must have a president. Who else should be overwhelmed with luxury. Who was president from 1980 to 2001? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Volleyball is a worldwide sport, with a worldwide union. Who was holding the hammer as their chairman from 1984 to 2008? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. After FIFA the next most important organisation in the world of soccer is the UEFA. Who was the Swede in charge there from 1990 to 2007? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. FIFA is the world's governing body for soccer. Who was appointed chairman in 1998?

Answer: Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter was removed in 2015.
2. The athletes also have their own organisation. Who was running that body?

Answer: Lamine Diack

Diack was appointed president in 1999 after the death of Nebiolo.
3. The International Olympic Committee of course must have a president. Who else should be overwhelmed with luxury. Who was president from 1980 to 2001?

Answer: Juan Antonio Samaranch

Staying in the most expensive suite and a yacht during the Games in Sydney. He died in 2010.
4. Volleyball is a worldwide sport, with a worldwide union. Who was holding the hammer as their chairman from 1984 to 2008?

Answer: Ruben Acosta

No doubt about who's the boss there!
5. After FIFA the next most important organisation in the world of soccer is the UEFA. Who was the Swede in charge there from 1990 to 2007?

Answer: Lennart Johansson

The genius behind the Champions League.
Source: Author Kurf

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