Olympic and International Sports MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 2, 2025

1. : What year did the modern Olympic Games first take place?
(A) 1896
(B) 1900
(C) 1912
(D) 1924

2. : Who is known as the father of the modern Olympics?
(A) Pierre de Coubertin
(B) Avery Brundage
(C) Juan Antonio Samaranch
(D) Jesse Owens

3. : Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
(A) Sydney
(B) Athens
(C) Beijing
(D) London

4. : What is the symbol of the Olympic Games?
(A) A torch
(B) Five interlocking rings
(C) A laurel wreath
(D) A dove

5. : How often are the Summer and Winter Olympics held?
(A) Every two years
(B) Every four years
(C) Every six years
(D) Every eight years

6. : Which sport was added to the Olympics for the first time in 2020?
(A) Skateboarding
(B) Surfing
(C) Karate
(D) All of the above

7. : In which country did the first Winter Olympics take place?
(A) USA
(B) France
(C) Switzerland
(D) Norway

8. : What is the purpose of the Olympic Torch Relay?
(A) To entertain the crowd
(B) To promote tourism
(C) To symbolize the connection between the ancient and modern Games
(D) To create a competition among runners

9. : Which country has won the most Olympic medals overall?
(A) USA
(B) Russia
(C) China
(D) Germany

10. : What is the motto of the Olympic Games?
(A) Faster, Higher, Stronger
(B) Unity in Diversity
(C) Excellence in Performance
(D) Play Fair

11. : Who was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
(A) Charlotte Cooper
(B) Helen Wills
(C) Babe Didrikson Zaharias
(D) Wilma Rudolph

12. : What is the significance of the Olympic Truce?
(A) To stop all wars
(B) To allow athletes to travel safely to the Games
(C) To promote peace and unity during the Olympic Games
(D) To reduce expenses

13. : Which sport was removed from the Olympic program after 2008?
(A) Baseball
(B) Wrestling
(C) Modern pentathlon
(D) Judo

14. : What are the Paralympic Games?
(A) Games for disabled athletes
(B) Games for amateur athletes
(C) Games for senior athletes
(D) Games for international teams

15. : In which city will the 2024 Summer Olympics be held?
(A) Paris
(B) Tokyo
(C) Los Angeles
(D) Beijing

16. : Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
(A) USA
(B) France
(C) Germany
(D) Greece

17. : What is the main purpose of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
(A) To organize international competitions
(B) To promote world peace
(C) To govern the Olympic movement
(D) To train athletes

18. : Which event is NOT part of the decathlon?
(A) 100 meters
(B) Long jump
(C) Shot put
(D) High jump

19. : How many sports are included in the Summer Olympics?
(A) 20
(B) 30
(C) 33
(D) 40

20. : Which of the following sports is contested in the Winter Olympics?
(A) Basketball
(B) Ice hockey
(C) Swimming
(D) Athletics

21. : Who was the first athlete to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony?
(A) A Greek athlete
(B) A modern Olympian
(C) A female athlete
(D) An unknown participant

22. : What is the role of a National Olympic Committee (NOC)?
(A) To manage international sports federations
(B) To select and prepare athletes for the Olympics
(C) To promote physical education
(D) To fund sports programs

23. : Which Olympic sport involves both summer and winter disciplines?
(A) Athletics
(B) Modern pentathlon
(C) Cycling
(D) Triathlon

24. : What is the name of the multi-sport event held every four years, which includes athletes from all over the world?
(A) Commonwealth Games
(B) World Championships
(C) Olympics
(D) Pan American Games

25. : In which Olympic year did the Games take place in London for the first time?
(A) 1908
(B) 1948
(C) 2012
(D) 1964

26. : Who was the first African American to win a gold medal at the Olympics?
(A) DeHart Hubbard
(B) John Baxter
(C) Jesse Owens
(D) John McGhee

27. : What is the main aim of the Youth Olympic Games?
(A) To promote professional sports
(B) To encourage youth participation in sports
(C) To limit participation
(D) To focus only on elite athletes

28. : Which Olympic sport features a combination of running, swimming, and cycling?
(A) Modern pentathlon
(B) Triathlon
(C) Duathlon
(D) Biathlon

29. : What is the significance of the Olympic rings’ colors?
(A) They represent the five continents
(B) They have no special meaning
(C) They symbolize the Olympic values
(D) They represent different nations

30. : In which year were the first Winter Olympics held?
(A) 1924
(B) 1932
(C) 1936
(D) 1948

31. : What is the main purpose of the Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?
(A) To promote healthy eating
(B) To prevent drug use in sports
(C) To regulate competitions
(D) To organize the Olympics

32. : Which country won the most gold medals in the 2016 Summer Olympics?
(A) USA
(B) China
(C) Great Britain
(D) Russia

33. : What event does the Olympic Decathlon consist of?
(A) Ten track and field events
(B) Five swimming events
(C) A combination of team sports
(D) Three endurance events

34. : What is the primary goal of the International Sports Federations?
(A) To control the Olympic Games
(B) To govern specific sports worldwide
(C) To fund athletes
(D) To organize local competitions

35. : Which athlete famously declared, “I love the smell of napalm in the morning”?
(A) Muhammad Ali
(B) Mark Spitz
(C) Michael Phelps
(D) None of the above

36. : How is the Olympic host city selected?
(A) By a popular vote
(B) Through a bidding process evaluated by the IOC
(C) By random selection
(D) By the host country’s government

37. : Which country hosted the Olympics in 1980?
(A) USA
(B) Moscow
(C) Seoul
(D) London

38. : How are Olympic medals awarded?
(A) Based on participation
(B) According to performance in each event
(C) By a panel of judges
(D) Through public voting

39. : What is the purpose of the Olympic Village?
(A) To house officials
(B) To serve as a training facility
(C) To accommodate athletes during the Games
(D) To provide a venue for ceremonies

40. : Which sport is featured in both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
(A) Soccer
(B) Basketball
(C) Skiing
(D) Figure skating

41. : What year will the next Winter Olympics take place?
(A) 2022
(B) 2024
(C) 2026
(D) 2028

42. : Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
(A) Squash
(B) Cricket
(C) Surfing
(D) Golf

43. : What does the Olympic flag represent?
(A) The host city
(B) The spirit of sportsmanship
(C) The unity of nations
(D) The colors of participating countries

44. : Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
(A) Michael Phelps
(B) Usain Bolt
(C) Larisa Latynina
(D) Mark Spitz

45. : What sport combines skiing and rifle shooting?
(A) Biathlon
(B) Triathlon
(C) Modern pentathlon
(D) Cross-country skiing

46. : In which Olympic Games did Usain Bolt first win gold?
(A) 2004 Athens
(B) 2008 Beijing
(C) 2012 London
(D) 2016 Rio

47. : How is the Olympic competition format determined?
(A) By the host country’s preference
(B) By international sports federations
(C) By athlete request
(D) By public opinion

48. : Which of the following is true about the Youth Olympic Games?
(A) They are only for elite athletes
(B) They focus on cultural exchange as well as sports
(C) They have no educational component
(D) They are held every two years

49. : What is the main focus of the Olympic Charter?
(A) To regulate sports competitions
(B) To define the Olympic movement and its principles
(C) To organize the Games
(D) To promote national interests

50. : How does the Olympic movement promote environmental sustainability?
(A) By ignoring environmental issues
(B) By implementing green practices in organizing events
(C) By focusing solely on economic growth
(D) By promoting mass tourism