Namibia Notable Athletes MCQs

Which Namibian rugby player gained recognition for his career with the Welsh regional team, Scarlets, and represented Namibia internationally?

A. Johan Deysel
B. Renaldo Bothma
C. Jacques Burger
D. Rohan Kitshoff
Answer: A. Johan Deysel
In which year did Namibia make its debut in the Rugby World Cup?

A. 1995
B. 1999
C. 2003
D. 2007
Answer: A. 1995
Namibian rugby player Jacques Burger primarily played in which position?

A. Fly-Half
B. Scrum-Half
C. Flanker
D. Fullback
Answer: C. Flanker
Which Namibian rugby player represented the country in the 2007, 2011, and 2015 Rugby World Cups?

A. Johan Deysel
B. Renaldo Bothma
C. Jacques Burger
D. Rohan Kitshoff
Answer: C. Jacques Burger

Namibian athlete Helalia Johannes is known for her achievements in which athletic discipline?

A. Long Jump
B. Marathon
C. Shot Put
D. Javelin Throw
Answer: B. Marathon
Namibian long-distance runner Tjipekapora Herunga gained recognition in which event?

A. 100 meters
B. Marathon
C. High Jump
D. Decathlon
Answer: B. Marathon
In which year did Namibia first participate in the Summer Olympics after gaining independence?

A. 1988
B. 1992
C. 1996
D. 2000
Answer: C. 1996
Namibian sprinter Frankie Fredericks won silver medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in which events?

A. 100 meters and 200 meters
B. 200 meters and 400 meters
C. 100 meters and 400 meters
D. 200 meters and 800 meters
Answer: A. 100 meters and 200 meters

In which sport did Namibia win its first Olympic medal?

A. Athletics
B. Boxing
C. Cycling
D. Swimming
Answer: B. Boxing
Namibian boxer Jonas Junias competed in which weight category at the Summer Olympics?

A. Lightweight
B. Middleweight
C. Heavyweight
D. Super Heavyweight
Answer: B. Middleweight
Namibian judoka Anjera Lindunga has represented Namibia in which weight category at international competitions?

A. Lightweight
B. Middleweight
C. Heavyweight
D. Super Heavyweight
Answer: A. Lightweight
Cycling and Motorsports:

Cyclist Dan Craven represented Namibia in which prestigious cycling event?

A. Tour de France
B. Giro d’Italia
C. Vuelta a EspaƱa
D. Paris-Roubaix
Answer: A. Tour de France
Namibian driver Roman Moller is associated with which motorsports category?

A. Formula 1
B. IndyCar
C. NASCAR
D. Rallying
Answer: D. Rallying
Namibian racing driver Julian van der Watt competes in which motorsports category?

A. Formula 1
B. IndyCar
C. NASCAR
D. Formula E
Answer: C. NASCAR
Golf and Basketball:

Namibian golfer Bonita Bredenhann has competed in which professional women’s golf tour?

A. Ladies European Tour
B. LPGA Tour
C. Symetra Tour
D. ALPG Tour
Answer: A. Ladies European Tour
Basketball player Mark Sternagel represented Namibia at which international basketball tournament?

A. FIBA Basketball World Cup
B. Olympic Basketball Tournament
C. AfroBasket
D. NBA Finals
Answer: C. AfroBasket
Golfer Likius Nande has represented Namibia in which international golf event?

A. The Open Championship
B. Ryder Cup
C. The Masters
D. Presidents Cup
Answer: C. The Masters
Cricket and Equestrian:

Namibia has a national cricket team that competes internationally. In which continent is the International Cricket Council (ICC) headquartered?

A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. Oceania
Answer: C. Europe
Equestrian Tanya Detering represented Namibia in which equestrian discipline?

A. Dressage
B. Show Jumping
C. Eventing
D. Vaulting
Answer: A. Dressage
Namibian cricketer Sarel Burger has captained the national team in which format of the game?

A. Test Cricket
B. One Day Internationals (ODIs)
C. Twenty20 (T20)
D. The Hundred
Answer: C. Twenty20 (T20)

Namibian football team is commonly known by which nickname?

A. Desert Lions
B. Brave Warriors
C. Golden Eagles
D. Red Zebras
Answer: B. Brave Warriors
Athlete Beata Naigambo is associated with which athletic discipline?

A. Long Jump
B. Marathon
C. Shot Put
D. Javelin Throw
Answer: B. Marathon
Namibian footballer Deon Hotto is known for playing in which position on the field?

A. Striker
B. Midfielder
C. Defender
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: B. Midfielder

Swimmer Zanre Oberholzer is associated with which swimming discipline?

A. Freestyle
B. Breaststroke
C. Butterfly
D. Backstroke
Answer: A. Freestyle
Namibian tennis player Lesedi Shejavali has competed in which international tennis event?

A. Wimbledon
B. US Open
C. Davis Cup
D. Australian Open
Answer: C. Davis Cup
Namibian swimmer Philip Seidler is associated with which swimming discipline?

A. Freestyle
B. Breaststroke
C. Butterfly
D. Backstroke
Answer: A. Freestyle
Judo and Netball:

Namibian judoka Theodor Wiid has represented Namibia in which weight category at international competitions?

A. Lightweight
B. Middleweight
C. Heavyweight
D. Super Heavyweight
Answer: A. Lightweight
Namibia has a national netball team. What is the position of the Namibian netball team in the INF World Rankings as of the latest update?

A. 12th
B. 14th
C. 16th
D. 18th
Answer: B. 14th
Judoka Abner Johannes represented Namibia in which weight category at international competitions?

A. Lightweight
B. Middleweight
C. Heavyweight
D. Super Heavyweight
Answer: A. Lightweight
Swimming and Beach Volleyball:

Namibian swimmer Stefan Kruger is associated with which swimming discipline?

A. Freestyle
B. Breaststroke
C. Butterfly
D. Backstroke
Answer: A. Freestyle
Beach volleyball player Anneri van Schalkwyk represented Namibia at which Summer Olympics?

A. 2012
B. 2016
C. 2020
D. 2024
Answer: C. 2020
Swimmer Mynhardt Kauanivi has competed in which swimming discipline at international competitions?

A. Freestyle
B. Breaststroke
C. Butterfly
D. Backstroke
Answer: A. Freestyle

Cricketer Gerhard Erasmus has played a significant role for Namibia in which format of the game?

A. Test Cricket
B. One Day Internationals (ODIs)
C. Twenty20 (T20)
D. The Hundred
Answer: C. Twenty20 (T20)
Golfer Likius Nande has represented Namibia in which international golf event?

A. The Open Championship
B. Ryder Cup
C. The Masters
D. Presidents Cup
Answer: C. The Masters
Cricketer JJ Smit is known for his performances in which cricketing discipline?

A. Batting
B. Bowling
C. All-Rounder
D. Wicketkeeping
Answer: C. All-Rounder

Rugby player Wian Conradie has represented Namibia in which position on the field?

A. Fly-Half
B. Scrum-Half
C. Flanker
D. Fullback
Answer: C. Flanker
Athlete Ananias Shikongo is associated with which athletic discipline?

A. Long Jump
B. Marathon
C. Shot Put
D. Javelin Throw
Answer: C. Shot Put
Rugby player Wian Conradie has represented Namibia in which position on the field?

A. Fly-Half
B. Scrum-Half
C. Flanker
D. Fullback
Answer: C. Flanker

Namibian driver Julian van der Watt competes in which motorsports category?

A. Formula 1
B. IndyCar
C. NASCAR
D. Formula E
Answer: C. NASCAR
Judoka Nangula Uaandja has represented Namibia in which weight category at international competitions?

A. Lightweight
B. Middleweight
C. Heavyweight
D. Super Heavyweight
Answer: B. Middleweight
Motorsports athlete Mark Sternagel has participated in which category of motorsports?

A. Formula 1
B. IndyCar
C. Rallying
D. MotoGP
Answer: C. Rallying

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