Sports Lingua Franca Quiz

In which year did FIFA allow English to be used as an official language in addition to French?

Which country invented the sport of table tennis?

In which country did the martial art Capoeira originate?

Which historical event significantly contributed to the rise of English as LF in international sports during the 20th C?

Which ancient Greek athletic festival inspired the modern Olympic Games?

How did the British Empire contribute to the spread of English in international sports?

Which traditional Scottish sport involves throwing heavy objects like stones and hammers?

In cricket, what does the term "Ashes" refer to?

Which ancient Mesoamerican ballgame is considered a precursor to modern sports?

What is the cultural significance of sumo wrestling in Japan?

What is the name of the traditional Maori war dance performed by New Zealand sports teams?

What is the primary language used in international sports competitions today?

What is the name of the indigenous Australian sport that combines elements of various football codes?

Which sport did Stephanie's grandfather play at a national level in Denmark in the 1960's?

What cultural practice in international rugby involves exchanging jerseys after a match?

Which traditional Native American game is considered a precursor to modern lacrosse?

What does the term "hat-trick" originally come from?

Which organization uses English as its official language for the World Cup?

Which ancient Persian sport, still played today, is often described as "polo on foot"?

What has contributed most significantly to the establishment of English as the lingua franca in international sports?