Wimbledon's Record Prize Money, Rugby Stars Honored, and Cycling's Green Drive: UK Sports Week in Review

UK Sports

This week in UK sports saw record prize money announced for Wimbledon, a major cycling infrastructure investment, significant rugby award winners, and key developments in cricket and athletics.

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8 Questions Hard Ages 5+ Jun 12, 2026

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1 What is the total prize money announced for The Championships, Wimbledon 2026, marking a significant increase from the previous year?

A £53.5 million
B £64.2 million
C £71 million
D £80,000

2 Which rugby player was crowned Gallagher Premiership Player of the Season for 2025-26, ahead of his move to Bordeaux?

A Noah Caluori
B Zoe Harrison
C Tom Willis
D Phil Dowson

3 The UK government has announced a projected investment of over £4.5 billion in active travel over the next five years, aiming to increase walking and cycling. What percentage of short journeys in towns and cities is targeted to be walked or cycled by 2035?

A 50%
B 55%
C 60%
D 65%

4 In UK Athletics news, which city is set to host the Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships in 2026 on June 20-21?

A London
B Manchester
C Birmingham
D Glasgow

5 Which Premier League club, having recently been promoted, will play in European competition for the first time in their history in the 2026/27 season after finishing sixth?

A Sunderland
B Crystal Palace
C Brighton & Hove Albion
D AFC Bournemouth

6 As part of the Wimbledon 2026 prize money announcement, how much will first-round singles losers receive?

A £66,000
B £70,000
C £75,000
D £80,000

7 Regarding the England cricket team's upcoming Test series, who has been appointed as the interim Test captain for the second Test against New Zealand, replacing the dropped Ben Stokes?

A Harry Brook
B Joe Root
C Jos Buttler
D Ollie Pope

8 The 2026 UCI Cycling World Championships are a major focus for cycling. Which of these UK events is being highlighted for its significant investment and planned new routes?

A Tour of Britain
B Ride to the Sun
C Cycling UK's new long-distance route
D The Commonwealth Games cycling event

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