Olympic Games Trivia 9 – Rio Special 2016

The trivia series celebrating the biggest sporting event in the world is nearing its end. This final segment will focus on the much awaited showdown at Rio. Do you know all the answers?

1) How many nations will be participating at this edition?

1. 205
2. 206
3. 207
4. 208

2) What is the Olympic Stadium in Rio called?

1. Morumbi
2. Maracana
3. Fonte Nova
4. Corinthians

3) Name the official slogan of the Rio Olympics.

1. A New World
2. One World, One Dream
3. United in diversity
4. New world, new dreams

4) Who is serving as the head of the Rio Organizing Committee?

1. Pedro Alvarez
2. Gabriel Marquez
3. Thiago Nunez
4. Carlos Nuzman

5) The Marapendi Natural Reserve in Barra da Tijuca, Rio will be the venue for a newly re-introduced Olympic Sport. Name it.

1. Rugby 7s
2. Golf
3. Softball
4. Hurling

6) Name the official mascot at Rio 2016.

1. Carlos & Tom
2. Rapahel & Luiz
3. Vinicius & Tom
4. Victor & Fabio

7) How many sports will be contested in 306 events at this Olympic edition?

1. 25
2. 26
3. 27
4. 28

8) This is only the second time the Olympics are being held in Latin America. When was the last time the Olympics were held in Latin America?

1. 1968
2. 1976
3. 1932
4. 1952

9) Yane Marques will be the flag bearer for hosts Brazil at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. In which sport has she exceled in?

1. Volleyball
2. Shooting
3. Modern Pentathlon
4. Swimming

10) Name the two first time entrants for Olympics.

1. Tuvalu, Vanuatu
2. Kosovo, South Sudan
3. Fiji, Kiribati
4. Western Sahara, Vanuatu

Answers

1. 207
2. Maracana
3. A New World
4. Carlos Nuzman
5. Golf
6. Vinicius & Tom
7. 28
8. 1968
9. Modern Pentathlon
10. Kosovo, South Sudan