Sport quiz of the week: Paralympics, America’s Cup and ‘stupid analysis’

  • 8/31/2024
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1.The Paralympics are under way in Paris. Which nation won the first gold medal of the Games, in the velodrome? France Netherlands Australia Great Britain Reveal 2.In which sport did Zakia Khudadadi make history as the Refugee Paralympic Team"s first ever medallist? Archery Badminton Powerlifting Taekwondo Reveal 3.Emma Raducanu suffered a narrow first-round defeat at the US Open to Sofia Kenin. How many matches has she won at Flushing Meadows since lifting the title in 2021? Zero One Two Three Reveal 4.In the NFL, former Wales rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit failed to make the 53-man roster for which team this week? Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks Reveal 5.Jaco van Gass won Paralympic gold for Britain in the velodrome despite what unfortunate incident in the buildup? He had to sleep on a teammate"s floor after an Airbnb reservation fell through His custom-made bicycle was delayed at Dover His Eurostar train into Paris was delayed by more than 12 hours He was struck by a car while practicing on the time trial course in Paris Reveal 6.Italy international Federico Chiesa joined Liverpool this week for an initial £10m fee. Which Italian has made the most appearances for the Reds? Alberto Aquilani Mario Balotelli Fabio Borini Andrea Dossena Reveal 7.Where in the world was this picture taken? A baseball player with his dog. Baltimore London Los Angeles New York Reveal 8.Jakob Ingebrigtsen broke the 3,000m world record at the Diamond League Silesia meeting on Sunday. How long had the previous record stood? 12 years, 51 weeks 18 years, 51 weeks 27 years, 51 weeks 32 years, 51 weeks Reveal 9.A mishap with a crane in Barcelona has hit New Zealand"s America"s Cup chances. What is the famous trophy"s nickname? The Lost Tankard The Golden Goblet The Auld Mug The Pirate"s Pitcher Reveal 10.Which football pundit did Erik ten Hag accuse of "stupid analysis" this week? Alan Shearer Troy Deeney Clinton Morrison Roy Keane Reveal 11.Birmingham City smashed the League One transfer record on deadline day with their move for Jay Stansfield. Who was the previous record third-tier signing before this summer? Britt Assombalonga Ivan Toney Will Grigg Nathaniel Mendez-Laing Reveal 12.Finally: racing trainer Ed Dunlop received a suspended 12-month ban after his horse, Lucidity, had a metabolite of what substance in her system? Nandrolone Clostebol Cannabis Cocaine

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