Sports Trivia for Kids Ages 14-16
Play sports trivia for kids ages 14-16. Each quiz picks 10 multiple-choice questions from a pool of 30, so every game is different.
Sample Sports Questions for Kids Ages 14-16
Q1: Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals?
- Usain Bolt
- Michael Phelps ✓
- Carl Lewis
- Simone Biles
Michael Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals in swimming.
Q2: In cricket, what is a score of zero called?
In cricket, scoring zero runs is called a 'duck.'
Q3: Which Grand Slam tennis tournament is played on clay?
- Wimbledon
- US Open
- Australian Open
- French Open ✓
The French Open (Roland Garros) is played on red clay courts.
Q4: What is the offside rule in soccer?
- A player cannot be in their own half
- A player must be behind the ball when it is passed
- An attacking player must have at least one defender between them and the goal ✓
- A player cannot score from outside the box
A player is offside if they are closer to the goal than the second-to-last defender when the ball is played.
Q5: How many players are on a rugby union team?
A rugby union team has 15 players on the field.
Q6: What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
A basketball hoop has an 18-inch diameter.
Q7: Which country hosts the Tour de France?
- Italy
- Spain
- France ✓
- Belgium
The Tour de France is a famous cycling race held primarily in France.
Q8: What does 'FIFA' stand for?
- Football International Federation Association
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association ✓
- Federal Institute of Football Affairs
- First International Football Authority
FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
Q9: In which sport is the term 'birdie' used?
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Golf ✓
- Cricket
In golf, a birdie means scoring one stroke under par on a hole.
Q10: What is the fastest recorded tennis serve in history?
- Over 140 mph
- Over 150 mph
- Over 160 mph ✓
- Over 180 mph
Sam Groth recorded a serve at 163.7 mph, though the ATP recognized John Isner's 157.2 mph.
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