Earvin Ngapeth Quiz: France's Showman of Volleyball
This Earvin Ngapeth quiz celebrates the French outside hitter famous for no-look shots and flair. Play 10 interactive questions on his position, his father Eric, the 2015 European title, Tokyo 2020 gold, Paris 2024 gold, the Nations League, Italian club Modena, his trick shots, his name and teammates like Jenia Grebennikov.
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Country
Which country does Earvin Ngapeth play for?
Position
Which position does he play?
Father
Who is his father?
Euro
Which title did France win in 2015?
Tokyo
Which medal did France win at Tokyo 2020?
Paris
Which medal did France win at Paris 2024?
Style
What is Ngapeth famous for?
Club
Which Italian club is he linked with?
Name
Who was he named after?
Libero
Which French libero won both Olympic golds with him?
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Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions
- Q1: Which country does Earvin Ngapeth play for?
Answer: France
He was born in 1991.
- Q2: Which position does he play?
Answer: Outside hitter
He attacks and receives serve.
- Q3: Who is his father?
Answer: Eric Ngapeth, a former volleyball player
He passed his love of the sport to his sons.
- Q4: Which title did France win in 2015?
Answer: European Championship
It was a first for the men's team.
- Q5: Which medal did France win at Tokyo 2020?
Answer: Gold
They beat the Russian team in the final.
- Q6: Which medal did France win at Paris 2024?
Answer: Gold
They beat Poland at home.
- Q7: What is Ngapeth famous for?
Answer: Trick shots and flair
His no-look shots go viral.
- Q8: Which Italian club is he linked with?
Answer: Modena
Modena is a volleyball hotbed.
- Q9: Who was he named after?
Answer: Earvin Magic Johnson
His father admired the basketball star.
- Q10: Which French libero won both Olympic golds with him?
Answer: Jenia Grebennikov
He is a top defender.
Earvin Ngapeth Quiz β France's Showman of Volleyball
Earvin Ngapeth, born in 1991, is a French outside hitter known for flair, no-look shots and trick plays that go viral. His father Eric Ngapeth was also a volleyball player, and Earvin was named after basketball star Earvin Magic Johnson.
He helped France win the 2015 European Championship, a first for the men's team, along with Nations League titles. He has also starred for top clubs, including Modena in Italy, where volleyball draws big crowds.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, France won gold, and at Paris 2024 they won gold again at home by beating Poland in the final. Teammates like libero Jenia Grebennikov shared both triumphs, and Ngapeth was named the best player of the Paris tournament.
What This Quiz Teaches
Volleyball fans will enjoy these questions.
- Which position he plays
- Where his family comes in
- Which titles France won
- Where he played club volleyball
- What makes his style special
Did You Know?
- Outside hitters must both attack and receive serve.
- France had never won Olympic volleyball medals before Tokyo.
- His brother Swan also plays volleyball.
- The Paris final was played at the South Paris Arena.
- Coach Andrea Giani led France in Paris.
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