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Track and Field Organizations

Description: This quiz covers various organizations involved in track and field.
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Which organization is the governing body for track and field worldwide?

  1. International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

  2. World Athletics

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. United States Track and Field Federation (USATF)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

World Athletics, formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), is the international governing body for the sport of track and field athletics.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in the United States?

  1. USA Track & Field (USATF)

  2. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)

  3. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

  4. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

USA Track & Field (USATF) is the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running, and race walking in the United States.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Olympic Games?

  1. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  2. World Athletics

  3. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)

  4. International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the international governing body for the Olympic Games, including track and field events.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in the United Kingdom?

  1. British Athletics

  2. UK Sport

  3. English Athletics

  4. Scottish Athletics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

British Athletics is the national governing body for track and field athletics in the United Kingdom.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. World Athletics

  4. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the international governing body for the Commonwealth Games, including track and field events.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in Canada?

  1. Athletics Canada

  2. Canadian Olympic Committee (COC)

  3. Sport Canada

  4. Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletics Canada is the national governing body for track and field athletics in Canada.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Pan American Games?

  1. Pan American Sports Organization (PASO)

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. World Athletics

  4. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) is the international governing body for the Pan American Games, including track and field events.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in Australia?

  1. Athletics Australia

  2. Australian Olympic Committee (AOC)

  3. Sport Australia

  4. Australian Paralympic Committee (APC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletics Australia is the national governing body for track and field athletics in Australia.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Asian Games?

  1. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. World Athletics

  4. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the international governing body for the Asian Games, including track and field events.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in New Zealand?

  1. Athletics New Zealand

  2. New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC)

  3. Sport New Zealand

  4. New Zealand Paralympic Committee (NZPC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletics New Zealand is the national governing body for track and field athletics in New Zealand.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the European Athletics Championships?

  1. European Athletics

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. World Athletics

  4. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

European Athletics is the international governing body for track and field athletics in Europe.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in South Africa?

  1. Athletics South Africa

  2. South African Olympic Committee (SASCOC)

  3. Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA)

  4. South African Paralympic Committee (SASC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletics South Africa is the national governing body for track and field athletics in South Africa.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the World Athletics Championships?

  1. World Athletics

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)

  4. European Athletics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World Athletics, formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), is the international governing body for track and field athletics and organizes the World Athletics Championships.

What is the name of the organization that governs track and field in Kenya?

  1. Athletics Kenya

  2. National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K)

  3. Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage

  4. Kenya Paralympic Committee (KPC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletics Kenya is the national governing body for track and field athletics in Kenya.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Diamond League?

  1. World Athletics

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)

  4. European Athletics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World Athletics, formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), is the international governing body for track and field athletics and organizes the Diamond League.

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