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[For Elementary School Students] Sports Quiz
We’ve put together a collection of sports quizzes for elementary school students!
From classic ball games like baseball and soccer to skateboarding, which drew attention at the Olympics, and swimming, which many kids take lessons in—these are all questions about sports that elementary schoolers have likely seen and know.
Most of the questions are easy, so kids from first through sixth grade should definitely give them a try!
It’s also a great idea to take on the challenge together on Sports Day.
If you love sports, show off your knowledge to the fullest!
[For Elementary School Students] Sports Quiz (1–10)
Which has the higher rank in judo, the black belt or the red belt?
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red belt
The red belt is awarded based on competitive achievements and contributions to the judo community. It is the highest belt color worn by judoka who hold 9th or 10th dan, and even in Japan, very few people possess a red belt.
What animal’s leather is used for Japanese baseballs?
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cow
It’s common to use cowhide for the surface of regulation baseballs. Beyond its clean, white appearance, the pleasant feel also seems to contribute to better performance. In addition, the grade of the cowhide—specifically the part of the hide used—varies by level, such as professional, high school baseball, and practice balls.
In baseball, there are times when you can still lose even if you’re ahead in runs. When does that happen?
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When the team size becomes 8 or fewer
In baseball, if for any reason a team can no longer field nine players during a game, it may lose even if it is ahead in runs. Such a game is called a forfeit.
In soccer, a yellow card means a “caution,” and a red card means a “sending-off.” So what does a green card mean?
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Praise
A card used for acts of fair play and respect. However, since it is unrelated to the outcome of the match, receiving a green card does not contribute to the score.
In sumo, there’s a rule that if your ◯◯ comes off, you lose. What is it?
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mawashi (sumo wrestler’s loincloth)
Losing a sumo match because your mawashi comes off is called a “fujō-make” (loss due to impurity). However, it does not count as a foul if only the knot comes undone or if only the buttocks are exposed.
In competitive swimming, what is the stroke that many athletes use for the freestyle event?
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crawl
The crawl is a swimming style that uses a flutter kick, with the arms alternating to pull through the water and the legs moving up and down. Because it is faster than other strokes, many swimmers choose the crawl in freestyle events.
If you throw it at a specific person, what kind of dodgeball would you win?
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King Dodgeball
Pick one player on your team to be the King, and play the game while protecting the King with your teammates. If the King gets hit by the ball, you lose, so the key is to play in a way that keeps the other team from figuring out who the King is.