BRICS Sports Shockwaves: Ancelotti Extends Brazil Reign, Russia's Flagged Comeback, India's Rising Cricket Star, China's FIFA Broadcast Victory, & South Africa's Rugby Dilemma

Sports News

This quiz covers the latest trending sports news from BRICS nations this week, including major football coaching deals, national team re-admissions, emerging cricket talents, significant broadcast agreements, and critical rugby discussions.

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8 Questions Medium Ages 12+ May 18, 2026

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1 Which renowned football manager extended his contract as the head coach of the Brazilian national team through the FIFA World Cup 2030™ this week?

A Didier Deschamps
B Roberto Mancini
C Carlo Ancelotti
D Pep Guardiola

2 What significant development occurred regarding Russian and Belarusian athletes in gymnastics this week, as announced by World Gymnastics?

A They remain banned indefinitely from all international competitions.
B They are now permitted to compete under national flags and anthems.
C They can compete as neutral athletes but without national symbols.
D They are only allowed to participate in national-level events.

3 Which teenage Indian cricketer, after impressive performances in IPL 2026 and an India A call-up, is being tipped for a potential senior national team debut this week?

A Prithvi Shaw
B Riyan Parag
C Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
D Tilak Varma

4 What major broadcasting deal did China Media Group (CMG) finalize with FIFA this week?

A Exclusive rights for the 2026 and 2030 men's World Cups, and 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups in mainland China.
B Non-exclusive rights for the 2026 men's World Cup only.
C Exclusive rights for all FIFA tournaments until 2040.
D Rights only for online streaming of the 2026 World Cup.

5 South Africa Rugby announced a strategic planning session to address which critical issue, amidst rumors of their club sides potentially exiting the Investec Champions Cup?

A Expansion into North American leagues.
B Player welfare and competition scheduling.
C Merger with European rugby unions.
D Introducing a new domestic league structure.

6 Which BRICS nation is scheduled to host the BRICS Games in 2026?

A Brazil
B Russia
C South Africa
D India

7 What high-profile player's potential inclusion in Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad was a major talking point as Carlo Ancelotti prepared to announce the roster this week?

A Vinicius Junior
B Richarlison
C Neymar
D Gabriel Jesus

8 Which Springbok and Lions rugby prop was handed an 18-month doping ban this week, effective from May 13, 2026?

A Steven Kitshoff
B Frans Malherbe
C Asenathi Ntlabakanye
D Vincent Koch

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