Sports in Trinidad and Tobago
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What is the name of the cricket stadium in Port of Spain that is one of the largest and most iconic in the West Indies?

  • Brian Lara Stadium
  • Queen's Park Oval (correct)
  • Sunil Narine Field
  • Daren Ganga Ground

    • In what year did the Trinidad and Tobago national football team qualify for the FIFA World Cup?

  • 2002
  • 2010
  • 2006 (correct)
  • 2014

    • Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned in the passage?

  • Rugby (correct)
  • Netball
  • Football
  • Cricket

    • What is the name of the top division of football in Trinidad and Tobago?

    <p>TT Pro League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following footballers is mentioned in the passage as having played for Trinidad and Tobago?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the international netball tournament in which Trinidad and Tobago competes?

    <p>Netball World Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport has gained popularity in Trinidad and Tobago with a small but dedicated following?

    <p>Rugby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team has competed in several international tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup Sevens?

    <p>Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which variant of indoor soccer is gaining popularity in Trinidad and Tobago?

    <p>Futsal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two top-class players have been produced by Trinidad and Tobago in the sport of Rugby?

    <p>Felipe Silva and Keston Patrick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tournament does Trinidad and Tobago compete in, in the sport of Futsal?

    <p>CONCACAF Futsal Championship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cricket

    • Trinidad and Tobago has a rich cricket history, with the first match played in 1869.
    • The country has produced several world-class cricketers, including Brian Lara, Daren Ganga, and Sunil Narine.
    • The Trinidad and Tobago cricket team has won several regional titles, including the Regional Four Day Competition and the Regional Super50.
    • The Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain is one of the largest and most iconic cricket stadiums in the West Indies.

    Football

    • Football is the most popular sport in Trinidad and Tobago, with a strong following and a rich history.
    • The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, also known as the Soca Warriors, has qualified for the FIFA World Cup once, in 2006.
    • The country has produced several top-class footballers, including Dwight Yorke, Shaka Hislop, and Stern John.
    • The TT Pro League is the top division of football in Trinidad and Tobago, featuring teams such as W Connection and Central FC.

    Netball

    • Netball is a popular sport in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly among women.
    • The Trinidad and Tobago national netball team has won several regional titles, including the Caribbean Netball Championship.
    • The country has produced several top-class netballers, including Joelisa Cooper and Anest Rodney.
    • Netball is played at both the national and international levels, with Trinidad and Tobago competing in tournaments such as the Netball World Cup.

    Rugby

    • Rugby is a growing sport in Trinidad and Tobago, with a small but dedicated following.
    • The Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team has competed in several international tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup Sevens.
    • The country has produced several top-class rugby players, including Felipe Silva and Keston Patrick.
    • Rugby is played at both the national and international levels, with Trinidad and Tobago competing in tournaments such as the Rugby Americas North Championship.

    Futsal

    • Futsal is a variant of indoor soccer that is gaining popularity in Trinidad and Tobago.
    • The Trinidad and Tobago national futsal team has competed in several international tournaments, including the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
    • The country has produced several top-class futsal players, including Keston George and Bevon Bass.
    • Futsal is played at both the national and international levels, with Trinidad and Tobago competing in tournaments such as the CONCACAF Futsal Championship.

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