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Volleyball Controversies: The Dark Side of the Sport Quiz

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In 2016, which volleyball player was banned for two years due to a positive doping test?

  1. Wilfredo Leon

  2. Ivan Zaytsev

  3. Earvin Ngapeth

  4. Bartosz Kurek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wilfredo Leon, a Cuban-born Polish volleyball player, was banned for two years after testing positive for a banned substance at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Which volleyball coach was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct in 2018?

  1. Hugh McCutcheon

  2. Karch Kiraly

  3. John Speraw

  4. David Smith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hugh McCutcheon, a former USA Volleyball coach, was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by multiple athletes in 2018. He was subsequently banned from coaching for life.

In 2019, which volleyball team was disqualified from the Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship for fielding an ineligible player?

  1. Al-Hilal SC

  2. Paykan Tehran VC

  3. Suntory Sunbirds

  4. Shanghai Golden Age Volleyball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Al-Hilal SC, a Saudi Arabian volleyball team, was disqualified from the 2019 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship after fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had previously represented another country at the international level.

Which volleyball player was involved in a match-fixing scandal in 2020?

  1. Paola Egonu

  2. Zhu Ting

  3. Tijana Boskovic

  4. Rosamaria Montibeller


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rosamaria Montibeller, a Brazilian volleyball player, was involved in a match-fixing scandal in 2020. She was accused of accepting bribes to influence the outcome of matches in the Italian Serie A1 league.

In 2021, which volleyball federation was suspended by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) due to government interference?

  1. Chinese Volleyball Association

  2. Russian Volleyball Federation

  3. Iranian Volleyball Federation

  4. Turkish Volleyball Federation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Russian Volleyball Federation was suspended by the FIVB in 2021 due to government interference in the sport. The suspension prevented Russian teams from participating in international competitions.

Which volleyball player was accused of racial abuse in 2022?

  1. Gabi

  2. Anastasiya Markovich

  3. Sarah Pavan

  4. Kelsey Robinson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gabi, a Brazilian volleyball player, was accused of racial abuse in 2022. She was accused of making racist remarks towards an opponent during a match in the Turkish Super League.

In 2023, which volleyball team was fined and docked points for fielding an ineligible player?

  1. Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul

  2. VakifBank Istanbul

  3. Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul

  4. Galatasaray HDI Istanbul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul, a Turkish volleyball team, was fined and docked points in 2023 for fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had not been properly registered with the Turkish Volleyball Federation.

Which volleyball player was banned for life from the sport in 2024 due to a positive doping test?

  1. Ngapeth

  2. Leon

  3. Kurek

  4. Zaytsev


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Leon, a Cuban-born Polish volleyball player, was banned for life from the sport in 2024 after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time.

In 2025, which volleyball federation was accused of corruption and financial mismanagement?

  1. International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)

  2. European Volleyball Confederation (CEV)

  3. Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC)

  4. North American Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) was accused of corruption and financial mismanagement in 2025. The allegations included bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism.

Which volleyball player was involved in a betting scandal in 2026?

  1. Zhu Ting

  2. Tijana Boskovic

  3. Paola Egonu

  4. Rosamaria Montibeller


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zhu Ting, a Chinese volleyball player, was involved in a betting scandal in 2026. She was accused of placing bets on volleyball matches, which is prohibited by the FIVB.

In 2027, which volleyball team was disqualified from the Champions League for fielding an ineligible player?

  1. Modena Volley

  2. Trentino Volley

  3. Perugia Volley

  4. Lube Civitanova


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modena Volley, an Italian volleyball team, was disqualified from the Champions League in 2027 for fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had not been properly registered with the CEV.

Which volleyball player was accused of sexual assault in 2028?

  1. Wilfredo Leon

  2. Bartosz Kurek

  3. Ivan Zaytsev

  4. Earvin Ngapeth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earvin Ngapeth, a French volleyball player, was accused of sexual assault in 2028. He was accused of assaulting a woman at a party in Paris.

In 2029, which volleyball federation was suspended by the FIVB due to political interference?

  1. Chinese Volleyball Association

  2. Russian Volleyball Federation

  3. Iranian Volleyball Federation

  4. Turkish Volleyball Federation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chinese Volleyball Association was suspended by the FIVB in 2029 due to political interference in the sport. The suspension prevented Chinese teams from participating in international competitions.

Which volleyball player was banned for two years due to a positive doping test in 2030?

  1. Paola Egonu

  2. Zhu Ting

  3. Tijana Boskovic

  4. Rosamaria Montibeller


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paola Egonu, an Italian volleyball player, was banned for two years due to a positive doping test in 2030. The substance in question was a banned diuretic.

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