Sports quiz of the week: love, songs, speedy skating and celebrations

Alex Iwobi, Zheng Qinwen and LeBron James. Composite: Getty ImagesAlex Iwobi, Zheng Qinwen and LeBron James. Composite: Getty ImagesHave you followed the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, boxing, basketball, skateboarding, F1 and the NFL?1.The Rugby League World Cup kicked off this week. Australia are defending champions in the men’s and women’s events. Who are the world champions in the wheelchair event?New Zealand FranceUSAEngland 2.Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are having a rematch on Saturday night. What happened in their first fight?Dubois won by knockout Wardley won on points It was a draw It was stopped in the last round due to an accidental head-butt and declared a no contest 3.Which European country is competing in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup for the first time?IrelandWales ItalyRomania4.Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal in the last minute as Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. Which footballer’s celebration did he mimic after scoring?Harry Kane Robbie Keane NaniJude Bellingham 5.Three teams are still without a win in the Premier League this season: Tottenham, Fulham and … SunderlandNewcastleCoventryBournemouth 6.England beat Greece in a Women’s World Cup qualifier this week to move one step closer to the tournament next year. Where will the World Cup be played?BrazilSpainMexico, USA and Canada Argentina and Uruguay 7.Formula One is returning to Africa for the first time since 1993. Which country has signed a 10-year deal to host the African Grand Prix?Rwanda South Africa EgyptSenegal8.Zheng Qinwen has become the first Chinese woman to win the China Open. How did she celebrate in the stadium?She grabbed all the ballkids and did “the Poznan” She did karaoke with the crowd She proposed to her boyfriend (who said yes) She performed cartwheels around the court 9.LeBron James is preparing for his 24th season in the NBA. Which team has he joined this year?Philadelphia 76ers Chicago Bulls Boston Celtics LA Clippers 10.Viking FK pulled off one of the biggest results in their history when they held Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw in the Champions League. What is unusual about the Norwegian champions?Tickets to their matches are free They have two head coaches They were only formed five years ago The club started out as a Bayern Munich supporters’ group 11.Robin Fellhauer scored for Augsburg against Bayern Munich at the weekend. What made the goal special?He scored after eight seconds, making it the fastest goal in Bundesliga historyHe became the first goalkeeper to score in the BundesligaHe became the first Augsburg player to score against Bayern MunichHe scored after the final whistle (but the goal counted)12.Diego Poncelet has become the fastest skateboarder in history. What speed did he reach while skating in Canada?65mph 72mph 94mph101mph 13.Shakhtar Donetsk played AEK Athens in the Champions League this week. The Ukrainian side cannot host matches in their own stadium. Where are they playing their “home” games?Goodison Park Elland Road Pride Park Stamford Bridge14.The British & Irish Lions women’s rugby union team ⁠will play their first ever match next year. Who are their opponents?FranceItalyCanadaAustralia15.Congratulations to Shay Given, who married his long-term partner, Rebecca Gibson, this week. Which famous venue hosted the ceremony?St James’ Park Westminster Abbey British Museum StonehengeExplore more on these topicsSportSports quiz of the weekRugby leagueRugby unionBasketballNFLTennisRugby League World CupquizzesShareReuse this content