A Purpose Pop Quiz

Your favourite Wednesday night trivia fix, where Canberra's past meets our present, and every question brings us closer to the stories, places, and people that make this city great.

Each week, we serve up:
🟢 5 Easy
🟡 5 Medium
🔴 5 Tough

You get 1 point for each correct question and 2 points for bonus questions.

This week, we’re celebrating the spirit of sport that runs through Canberra. From the roar of the crowd at GIO Stadium to the quiet dedication of weekend players on local ovals, sport shapes who we are.

How well do you know the teams that unite us, the athletes who inspire us, and the fields, courts and pools that keep us moving?

Take this week’s quiz and put your Canberra sports smarts to the test — from grassroots legends to iconic moments, it’s game on!

Add your score to the comments because bragging rights are real!

• Q1 What is the name of the Canberra Baseball Team?

  Canberra Cavalry

• Q2 What sport would you be playing in the Kanga Cup?

  Soccer/Football

• Q3 Which sport was recognised with four new designs of the $2 coin this year? A) Rugby Union B) Pickleball C) Cricket

  A) Rugby Union
  
  The Royal Australian Mint launched four new designs of the $2 dollar coin to recognise the contribution of the Wallabies and Wallaroos in Australia's sporting history.

• Q4 What fast-paced team water sport involves paddling in sync and is often seen on Lake Burley Griffin?

  Dragon Boating

• Q5 How many players on the field in Ultimate Frisbee?

  7 on the field, plus subs.

• Q6 What does CISAC stand for?

  Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

• Q7 Who did the Matilda's play at GIO Stadium in June this year?

  Argentina

• Q8 Who is the current CEO of the Australian Institute of Sport?

  Keiren Perkins OAM

• Q9 What year did the Canberra Capitals join the WNBL?

  1986

• Q10 Who was inducted into the ACT Sports Hall of Fame in 2024? (Name at least 1)

  Brad Haddin - Cricket
  Katrina Fanning - Rugby League

• Q11 Which famous Tennis player resides in Canberra?

  Nick Kyrios

• Q12 What are the THREE colours of the Canberra Raiders?

  Green, White and Blue

• Q13 Who Coaches Canberra United?

  Antoni Jagarinec

• Q14 What year did Manuka Pool open?

  1931 , Canberra’s first public swimming pool was opened on January 26.

• Q15 Which Canberra born Wheelchair athlete was named the 1985 Young Australian of the Year?

  Deahnne McIntyre OAM

  https://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/deahnne-mcintyre-oam

• Bonus Question - What percentage of Canberran's participate in physical activity each week?

  86% of Canberrans playing sport or engaging in physical activity at least once a week. Making Canberra the most physically active city in Australia.