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* Ashoke Sanyal * Indranil Mukherjee ** Ashoke Sanyal * Indranil Mukherjee ** Somnath Chanda ** Somnath Chanda *
• Rule 1Rule 1 : QM is the ‘Boss’--- and : QM is the ‘Boss’--- and the ‘Boss’ is always right. the ‘Boss’ is always right.
• Rule 2Rule 2 : Never forget Rule 1. : Never forget Rule 1.
RulesRules
RoundsRounds• Round 1Round 1 : What Happen’s Next? : What Happen’s Next? • Rule 2Rule 2 : Sports Mix : Sports Mix • Round 3Round 3 : Screen Presence : Screen Presence• Rule 4Rule 4 : Sports Mix 2.0 : Sports Mix 2.0• Round 5Round 5 : Lego Moments : Lego Moments• Rule 6Rule 6 : Sports Mix 3.0 : Sports Mix 3.0
• 5 questions. • Written Round. • Each question carries 5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 bonus.
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
With just 0.01 seconds left on the With just 0.01 seconds left on the clock in a 1990 regular season tilt clock in a 1990 regular season tilt
against the Chicago Bulls, New York's against the Chicago Bulls, New York's ____ _____ canned a desperation shot ____ _____ canned a desperation shot
off an inbounds pass, giving the off an inbounds pass, giving the Knicks the win. The game was Knicks the win. The game was
protested by the Bulls and led to an protested by the Bulls and led to an NBA rule change after the 1989-1990 NBA rule change after the 1989-1990
seasonseason..
As a result of this match a rule came As a result of this match a rule came into force which bears his name.into force which bears his name.
Name the player/rule.Name the player/rule.
4.4.
In the 1968 OG, the marathon In the 1968 OG, the marathon event was won by Mamo Wolde, event was won by Mamo Wolde, but something happened when but something happened when there were only a few thousand there were only a few thousand people left in the stadium, and people left in the stadium, and
the sun had set. A television the sun had set. A television crew was sent out from the crew was sent out from the
medal ceremony when word was medal ceremony when word was received.received.
What happened?What happened?
5.5.
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
With just 0.01 seconds left on the With just 0.01 seconds left on the clock in a 1990 regular season tilt clock in a 1990 regular season tilt
against the Chicago Bulls, New York's against the Chicago Bulls, New York's ____ _____ canned a desperation shot ____ _____ canned a desperation shot
off an inbounds pass, giving the off an inbounds pass, giving the Knicks the win. The game was Knicks the win. The game was
protested by the Bulls and led to an protested by the Bulls and led to an NBA rule change after the 1989-1990 NBA rule change after the 1989-1990
seasonseason..
As a result of this match a rule came As a result of this match a rule came into force which bears his name.into force which bears his name.
Name the player/rule.Name the player/rule.
4.4.
Player : Player : Trent TuckerRule : Rule : No regular shot can be
taken from the court if the ball is put into play with less than
three-tenths of a second remaining on the game clock.
In the 1968 OG, the marathon In the 1968 OG, the marathon event was won by Mamo Wolde, event was won by Mamo Wolde, but something happened when but something happened when there were only a few thousand there were only a few thousand people left in the stadium, and people left in the stadium, and
the sun had set. A television the sun had set. A television crew was sent out from the crew was sent out from the
medal ceremony when word was medal ceremony when word was received.received.
What happened?What happened?
5.5.
• 18 questions • Each question carries
10 marks• Infinite Bounce
Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5 questions out of 18
Score : +10 (for a correct one) -10 (for a wrong one)
Mario Lemieux while playing for Mario Lemieux while playing for Pittsburgh Penguins against the Pittsburgh Penguins against the
New Jersey Devils on Dec 31, 1988, New Jersey Devils on Dec 31, 1988, became the only NHL player till became the only NHL player till
date to do it all in one game.date to do it all in one game.
What did he do?What did he do?
1.1.
There are five kinds There are five kinds of goals a hockey of goals a hockey player can score. player can score. He recorded an He recorded an
even-strength goal, even-strength goal, a power play goal, a power play goal,
a short-handed a short-handed goal, a penalty shot goal, a penalty shot goal and an empty-goal and an empty-net goal, all in one net goal, all in one
gamegame..
““I cannot go on, what’s the pointI cannot go on, what’s the point” ” commented the defending commented the defending
champion Lynn Davies. He told the champion Lynn Davies. He told the WR holder “WR holder “You have destroyed the You have destroyed the
eventevent”. ”.
Which event and who was he Which event and who was he referring to?referring to?
2.2.
Men’s Long Jump in 1968 Men’s Long Jump in 1968 Mexico Olympics Mexico Olympics
Legend has it that they ate Swiss Legend has it that they ate Swiss Cheese before beating Cheese before beating
Switzerland, ate Spaghetti before Switzerland, ate Spaghetti before beating Italy & drank Vodka beating Italy & drank Vodka
before knocking USSR out in the before knocking USSR out in the QF.QF.
Which team and event I am Which team and event I am talking about? talking about?
3.3.
Chile, in FIFA WC ‘1962Chile, in FIFA WC ‘1962
Connect.Connect.
5.5.
Triple Crown of thoroughbred Triple Crown of thoroughbred RacingRacing
* Kentucky Derby ( referred to as "The Run for the Roses," * Belmont Stakes (The winning horse is draped with a blanket of white carnations after the race) * Preakness Stakes ("The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans")
Charles Smith was an American Charles Smith was an American professional football player who professional football player who played 9 years in the NFL with played 9 years in the NFL with
Baltimore Colts (1967-71). Baltimore Colts (1967-71).
Which recent newsmaker, who is Which recent newsmaker, who is a reputed player in his field was a reputed player in his field was given the nickname of Charles given the nickname of Charles
Smith by his father?Smith by his father?
6.6.
Gerry Lester ‘Bubba’ Watson, Gerry Lester ‘Bubba’ Watson, Jr.Jr.
Just connect the following clubs Just connect the following clubs with an Indian player who is with an Indian player who is
currently living in Germany and currently living in Germany and perhaps one of the best players perhaps one of the best players
in his sport.in his sport.
* 2013-14 : Borussia * 2013-14 : Borussia DusseldorfDusseldorf * 2012-13 : S V Werder * 2012-13 : S V Werder BremenBremen * 2010-11 : T S V Graefelfing* 2010-11 : T S V Graefelfing * 2009-10 : San Sebastain de * 2009-10 : San Sebastain de Los ReyesLos Reyes
7.7.
Achintya Sharath Kamal Achintya Sharath Kamal
X (from Australia) admired Y (from X (from Australia) admired Y (from England) so much that he copied his England) so much that he copied his
action. He met his hero for the first time action. He met his hero for the first time during a celebratory lunch for Sir Don during a celebratory lunch for Sir Don
Bradman in 1948. Bradman in 1948. Id. both X & Y. Id. both X & Y. (Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)
8.8.
8.8.
Ray Lindwall & Harold LarwoodRay Lindwall & Harold Larwood
The nickname was coined by the The nickname was coined by the media after the name first media after the name first
appeared in an article by Craig appeared in an article by Craig Lord in the Times, won brief Lord in the Times, won brief international fame in Sydney international fame in Sydney
when he swam the heat of 100 m when he swam the heat of 100 m freestyle in 1 min. 52.72 sec.freestyle in 1 min. 52.72 sec.
What was the nickname?What was the nickname?
9.9.
‘ ‘Eric the Eel’ Moussambani Eric the Eel’ Moussambani
This is a painting regarded by This is a painting regarded by critics and experts as one of the critics and experts as one of the
greatest fights in history. greatest fights in history.
Name the two fighters.Name the two fighters.(Bigger vis – next slide) (Bigger vis – next slide)
11.11.
11.11.
Argentinian Luis Firpo sending Argentinian Luis Firpo sending Jack Dempsey out of the ring.Jack Dempsey out of the ring.
The father of Indian badminton, The father of Indian badminton, George Lewis had famously said George Lewis had famously said
of this player that he had his of this player that he had his hands at the net & feet at the hands at the net & feet at the
baseline. His contest with baseline. His contest with another great for the Indian title another great for the Indian title were long & tense matches, but were long & tense matches, but the two remained close friends.the two remained close friends.
Who is being referred to?Who is being referred to?
12.12.
Devinder MohanDevinder Mohan
X are derived statistically and are X are derived statistically and are based on the World Record Totals based on the World Record Totals
of athletes in the prime of life, that of athletes in the prime of life, that is, mainly in their 20’s, early 30’s is, mainly in their 20’s, early 30’s or late 10’s. This implies that the or late 10’s. This implies that the athlete's bodyweight, X kg, should athlete's bodyweight, X kg, should
not be too far below the upper limit not be too far below the upper limit for the lightest bodyweight for the lightest bodyweight
category.category.
What is X?What is X?
13.13.
Sinclair Coefficients.Sinclair Coefficients.The Sinclair coefficients, derived statistically, are adjusted each
Olympic year and are based on the World Record Totals in the various bodyweight categories as of the
previous several years.
Connect. (Non-exhaustive)Connect. (Non-exhaustive)
14.14.
All terms used in BowlingAll terms used in BowlingHook: A hook is when the bowler puts a spin on the bowling ball while throwing it causing it to curve down the lane.
Lane: The lane is the floor that you throw the ball onto. This area is oiled to give the bowling ball a gliding effect to reach the pins.
Turkey: A turkey is when a bowler scores three strikes in a row
Anchor: In league play, this is the person bowling last on the team. This is usually the best bowler on the team, and/or the bowler considered to be the coolest under pressure.
Gutter: A gutter is a pit on each side of the lane that the bowling ball falls into. If your ball enters the gutter it is deemed a "gutter ball" and you will score no points for that throw .
This unique athlete has won 3 gold This unique athlete has won 3 gold medals for 3 different nation's teams in medals for 3 different nation's teams in
OG. OG. Which sport is he associated with? Which sport is he associated with?
(Was the flag bearer of one of the nations in (Was the flag bearer of one of the nations in Sydney OG)Sydney OG)
15.15.
HandballHandball
Find the equivalent of MLB.Find the equivalent of MLB.
16.16.
Commissioner’s TrophyCommissioner’s Trophy
This champion tennis player This champion tennis player found herself brankrupt in the found herself brankrupt in the early 90’s. After knowing her early 90’s. After knowing her plight, her doubles partner plight, her doubles partner arranged for a letter to be arranged for a letter to be
published in a tennis magazine published in a tennis magazine without the former’s knowledge. without the former’s knowledge.
The lady in question got cash worth The lady in question got cash worth millions dollars from fans all millions dollars from fans all
around the world. around the world.
Name the tennis player who had Name the tennis player who had been a first of her kind in the been a first of her kind in the
1950’s.1950’s.
17.17.
Althea GibsonAlthea Gibson
Which award was created for Which award was created for the 2010 Winter Olympics in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, given to Olympic Vancouver, given to Olympic athletes , is named after a athletes , is named after a
Canadian athlete who showed Canadian athlete who showed great determination in the face great determination in the face
of adversity?of adversity?
18.18.
Terry FoxTerry Fox
• 5 questions. • Written Round. • Each question carries 5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 bonus.
He is an Indian movie/tv artist, named He is an Indian movie/tv artist, named Ashoke Bhantia - an NSD graduate. Ashoke Bhantia - an NSD graduate. He appeared in several movies like He appeared in several movies like
Jaane Bhi Do Yarron, Bedardi, Rudali, Jaane Bhi Do Yarron, Bedardi, Rudali, Bhawandar, Mission Kashmir, Bhawandar, Mission Kashmir,
Aankhen and serials like Balika Aankhen and serials like Balika Badhu, Chanakya, Ramayana etc. But Badhu, Chanakya, Ramayana etc. But his chief wiki-reference still reminds his chief wiki-reference still reminds us about his portrayal of an Indian us about his portrayal of an Indian
sportsman.sportsman.
Whom did he portray? Whom did he portray? (Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
1.1.
1.1.
Whom did Glen Ford portray in Whom did Glen Ford portray in this movie?this movie?
2.2.
Identify the famous coach, who is Identify the famous coach, who is being portrayed in this 1984 movie.being portrayed in this 1984 movie.
3.3.
Who is the sports person, being Who is the sports person, being enacted by Venessa Redgrave?enacted by Venessa Redgrave?
4.4.
Who is the footballer with jersey Who is the footballer with jersey no. 12?no. 12?
5.5.
He is an Indian movie/tv artist, named He is an Indian movie/tv artist, named Ashoke Bhantia - an NSD graduate. Ashoke Bhantia - an NSD graduate. He appeared in several movies like He appeared in several movies like
Jaane Bhi Do Yarron, Bedardi, Rudali, Jaane Bhi Do Yarron, Bedardi, Rudali, Bhawandar, Mission Kashmir, Bhawandar, Mission Kashmir,
Aankhen and serials like Balika Aankhen and serials like Balika Badhu, Chanakya, Ramayana etc. But Badhu, Chanakya, Ramayana etc. But his chief wiki-reference still reminds his chief wiki-reference still reminds us about his portrayal of an Indian us about his portrayal of an Indian
sportsman.sportsman.
Whom did he portray? Whom did he portray? (Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
1.1.
1.1.
Iftikhar Ali Khan PataudiIftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi
Whom did Glen Ford portray in Whom did Glen Ford portray in this movie?this movie?
2.2.
Ben HoganBen Hogan
Identify the famous coach, who is Identify the famous coach, who is being portrayed in this 1984 movie.being portrayed in this 1984 movie.
3.3.
Bela KarolyiBela Karolyi
Who is the sports person, being Who is the sports person, being enacted by Venessa Redgrave?enacted by Venessa Redgrave?
4.4.
Richard Raskind/Renee RichardsRichard Raskind/Renee Richards
Who is the footballer with jersey Who is the footballer with jersey no. 12?no. 12?
5.5.
Helmut RahnHelmut Rahn
• 18 questions • Each question carries
10 marks• Infinite Bounce
Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5 questions out of 18
Score : +10 (for a correct one) -10 (for a wrong one)
(Question no. 1 – 9)
This is Rajen This is Rajen Sengupta - the Sengupta - the
attacking half back attacking half back of Mohun Bagan’s of Mohun Bagan’s 1911 IFA Shield 1911 IFA Shield
winning team. Apart winning team. Apart from football, he from football, he
was the first was the first Bengalee or the first Bengalee or the first
from Bengal to from Bengal to achieve something. achieve something.
Explain. Explain.
1.1.
He was the first news reader-He was the first news reader-cum- announcer of Akashbani, cum- announcer of Akashbani,
KolkataKolkata
Chire Koyama Chire Koyama (vis) (vis) is a Japanese is a Japanese sportsperson and following is her sportsperson and following is her
achievements. Connect Koyama with achievements. Connect Koyama with X. X. (X’s career record is given in the next (X’s career record is given in the next
slide).slide). Identify X also. Identify X also.
2.2.
2.2.
He Zhili; both are same person.He Zhili; both are same person.
There was a major upset, albeit in There was a major upset, albeit in controversial circumstances, in the controversial circumstances, in the
3,000 mts. steeplechase in Melbourne, 3,000 mts. steeplechase in Melbourne, 1956. ‘X’ of Great Britain finished well 1956. ‘X’ of Great Britain finished well
ahead of the field, but the judges ahead of the field, but the judges announced that he was disqualified for announced that he was disqualified for interfering with Norway’s Ernst Larsen interfering with Norway’s Ernst Larsen and Sandor Rozsnyoi of Hungary was and Sandor Rozsnyoi of Hungary was declared as the winner. X’s appeal, declared as the winner. X’s appeal,
remarkably, was supported by Larsen, remarkably, was supported by Larsen, Rozsnyoi and fourth-place finisher Rozsnyoi and fourth-place finisher
Heinz Laufer of Germany. After Heinz Laufer of Germany. After reversing the decision, X was finally reversing the decision, X was finally
given the gold medal. given the gold medal.
Identify X. Identify X.
3.3.
Chris BrasherChris Brasher
This was a demonstration sport in This was a demonstration sport in Berlin Olympic and was accorded Berlin Olympic and was accorded
the official status in the 1940 the official status in the 1940 Summer Olympics. But due to the Summer Olympics. But due to the
outbreak of World War II, the 1940 outbreak of World War II, the 1940 Games were cancelled and Games were cancelled and
strangely, the sports never featured strangely, the sports never featured in any Olympics thereafter. in any Olympics thereafter.
Which sport am I talking about?Which sport am I talking about?
4.4.
ParaglydingParaglyding
What is the more What is the more common name for common name for
this this Hungarian Hungarian prémesprémes
csákócsákó or or kucsmakucsma, ,
a military head-a military head-dress made of fur, dress made of fur, worn originally by worn originally by
the the Hungarian hussarsHungarian hussars
? ? (This name has a (This name has a classical sporting classical sporting
connection)connection)
5.5.
Busby HatBusby Hat
It’s a much discussed history that, It’s a much discussed history that, opposing captain, Maharaja of opposing captain, Maharaja of
Kathiawar conceded the match and B.B Kathiawar conceded the match and B.B Nimbalkar was denied to cross Nimbalkar was denied to cross
Bradman’s record. Bradman’s record. Now, once in a test match, the Now, once in a test match, the
fielding skipper just left the field during fielding skipper just left the field during mandatory overs without taking consent mandatory overs without taking consent of the opponent team or umpires, when of the opponent team or umpires, when the batsman was not out at 84, citing the batsman was not out at 84, citing
reason that no result was possible in the reason that no result was possible in the match. This time although, the match match. This time although, the match
resumed foreseeing a major crowd resumed foreseeing a major crowd disturbance and the batsman duly disturbance and the batsman duly
completed his century. completed his century.
Who were the centurion and the Who were the centurion and the opponent skipper?opponent skipper?
6.6.
Batsman : S. GavaskarBatsman : S. GavaskarCaptain : Z. AbbasCaptain : Z. Abbas
Lee Lai Shan won the gold medal Lee Lai Shan won the gold medal in sailing (board - mistral), in the in sailing (board - mistral), in the
Atlanta Olympics.Atlanta Olympics.
In what way, her achievement was In what way, her achievement was special? special?
7.7.
Only Olympic-gold medallist Only Olympic-gold medallist from Hong Kong from Hong Kong
During WWIl, she was married to Joe During WWIl, she was married to Joe Crowley, a pilot, who was killed in action Crowley, a pilot, who was killed in action
over Germany. After an attempted over Germany. After an attempted suicide, she was coaxed to spy for U.S. suicide, she was coaxed to spy for U.S.
intelligence. Her mission involved intelligence. Her mission involved renewing contact with a former lover, renewing contact with a former lover,
a Swiss banker and obtaining a Swiss banker and obtaining Nazi financial data. The operation ended Nazi financial data. The operation ended when a Nazi agent shot her in the back, when a Nazi agent shot her in the back, but she fortunately survived. The details but she fortunately survived. The details of that daring mission was revealed in of that daring mission was revealed in
her memoir ‘her memoir ‘Courting DangerCourting Danger’, ’, published posthumously. published posthumously.
Identify that lady who was more famous Identify that lady who was more famous for her sporting exploits.for her sporting exploits.
8.8.
Alice MarbleAlice Marble
Whose CV?Whose CV?* World Champion, fencing, Men’s Foil * World Champion, fencing, Men’s Foil Team, Montreal 1976 Team, Montreal 1976 * World Champion, fencing, Men’s Foil * World Champion, fencing, Men’s Foil Team, Buenos Aires 1977 Team, Buenos Aires 1977 * 1971 Bronze Medal, Junior Wold * 1971 Bronze Medal, Junior Wold Championship, foil, Chicago Championship, foil, Chicago * 1973 Silver Medal World * 1973 Silver Medal World Championships Men’s Foil Team, Championships Men’s Foil Team, Göteborg Göteborg * 1979 Bronze Medal, World * 1979 Bronze Medal, World Championship, Men’s Foil Team, Championship, Men’s Foil Team, Melbourne Melbourne
(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
9.9.
9.9.
Thomas BachThomas Bach
(Question no. 10 – 18)
This is the This is the illustration of an illustration of an
Olympic gold Olympic gold medallist whose medallist whose claim to fame is claim to fame is attributed to the attributed to the
fact, that he was the fact, that he was the last man to win a last man to win a specific Olympic specific Olympic competition in a competition in a
certain style, which certain style, which is presently obsolete is presently obsolete
in major cases. in major cases.
Id. both the Id. both the sportsperson and the sportsperson and the
illustrator. illustrator.
10.10.
Valeriy Brumel & Satyajit RayValeriy Brumel & Satyajit Ray
Complete this elite list.Complete this elite list.
11.11.
Rupesh ShahRupesh Shah
X, the red-haired mulatto centre half was X, the red-haired mulatto centre half was found hanging wretchedly around the found hanging wretchedly around the lobby of the Hotel Penta, Munich. The lobby of the Hotel Penta, Munich. The
team officials dragged him, tearful, out of team officials dragged him, tearful, out of the Grunwald Sports School where the the Grunwald Sports School where the
team was staying, beat him, shoved him team was staying, beat him, shoved him into a car and kept him incommunicado in into a car and kept him incommunicado in a room at the Sheraton Hotel, flying him a room at the Sheraton Hotel, flying him back to the country the next morning. In back to the country the next morning. In this bizarre event, a sympathetic Polish this bizarre event, a sympathetic Polish
press hostess & Herr Kurt Renner, attache press hostess & Herr Kurt Renner, attache to that team told the whole grim story to to that team told the whole grim story to
the press and were subsequently the press and were subsequently dismissed by the tournament organising dismissed by the tournament organising
committee. committee.
What was the incident and who was X?What was the incident and who was X?
12.12.
Ernst Jean-Joseph of HaitiErnst Jean-Joseph of Haitiand the doping scandal of the and the doping scandal of the
1974 FIFA World Cup1974 FIFA World Cup
Identify the sportsman, nicknamed Identify the sportsman, nicknamed ‘Birdman’, who has made an appearance ‘Birdman’, who has made an appearance
in this Simpson’s episode.in this Simpson’s episode.
13.13.
Tony HawkTony Hawk
If we don’t consider Olympians If we don’t consider Olympians representing our neighbouring representing our neighbouring
countries, Mohon Patel and countries, Mohon Patel and Ramesh Patel are the first Indian-Ramesh Patel are the first Indian-origin gold medallists in Summer origin gold medallists in Summer Olympics, not representing India Olympics, not representing India ((incidentally not Mr. Alex Grewal of incidentally not Mr. Alex Grewal of
USAUSA). ).
In which sport and for which nation In which sport and for which nation did they win the gold? did they win the gold?
14.14.
NZ hockey team in 1976 NZ hockey team in 1976 OlympicsOlympics
X’s amazing victory over Billy Collins X’s amazing victory over Billy Collins Jr. in 1983 welterweight bout, Jr. in 1983 welterweight bout,
subsequently changed to ‘no contest’ subsequently changed to ‘no contest’ and suspension of X by boxing and suspension of X by boxing
federation was one of the biggest federation was one of the biggest scandals of modern day boxing. scandals of modern day boxing.
Collins died one month after the bout; Collins died one month after the bout; X was put on trial and found guilty. X was put on trial and found guilty. HBO documentary ‘HBO documentary ‘Assault on the Assault on the
RingRing’ reveals the betting connection ’ reveals the betting connection too. too.
Who is X?Who is X?(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
15.15.
15.15.
Louis RestoLouis Resto
World Championship of this sports World Championship of this sports starting from 2002 has repeatedly starting from 2002 has repeatedly
been held in Berck-sur-Mer, France been held in Berck-sur-Mer, France apart from once, in 2005 when the apart from once, in 2005 when the venue was at Lincoln City, USA .venue was at Lincoln City, USA .Some of the past-winners are - Some of the past-winners are -
Overdrive (2002 & ‘03), Cutting Edge Overdrive (2002 & ‘03), Cutting Edge (2005 & ‘06) and Scratch Bunnies (2005 & ‘06) and Scratch Bunnies
(2010 & ’12).(2010 & ’12).
Which sporting event?Which sporting event?
16.16.
World Kite Flying ChampionshipWorld Kite Flying Championship
Only two cyclists had Only two cyclists had achieved the Triple achieved the Triple Crown by winning Crown by winning
the Tour-de-France, the Tour-de-France, the Giro d’Italia and the Giro d’Italia and
the Road World the Road World Cycling Cycling
Championship in the Championship in the same year. If the same year. If the
person in the vis. did person in the vis. did it for the first time, it for the first time, who is the second who is the second
person to achieve it in person to achieve it in 1987? 1987?
17.17.
Stephen RocheStephen Roche
Players from this Players from this country won the country won the three out of last three out of last
four Chess four Chess Olympiads (2006, Olympiads (2006, 2008 and 2012). 2008 and 2012).
The postage stamp The postage stamp features the most features the most
iconic player of that iconic player of that country.country.
Identify the Identify the country.country.
18.18.
ArmeniaArmenia
• 5 questions. • Written Round. • Each question carries 5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 bonus.
A moment of madness…who?A moment of madness…who?
1.1.
It was earlier thought that this ‘move’ It was earlier thought that this ‘move’ might upset people by showing off might upset people by showing off hairy hairy armpitsarmpits, but ‘it’ actually became quite-, but ‘it’ actually became quite-a-sensation within the last few years. a-sensation within the last few years.
What is ‘it’?What is ‘it’?
2.2.
Celebrating the breaking of the Celebrating the breaking of the longest winning streak….what was the longest winning streak….what was the
occasion?occasion?
3.3.
Identify this Laureus Award winner.Identify this Laureus Award winner.
4.4.
Creating history ……who?Creating history ……who?
5.5.
A moment of madness…who?A moment of madness…who?
1.1.
Zidane-Materrazi Head ButtingZidane-Materrazi Head Butting
It was earlier thought that this ‘move’ It was earlier thought that this ‘move’ might upset people by showing off might upset people by showing off hairy hairy armpitsarmpits, but ‘it’ actually became quite-, but ‘it’ actually became quite-a-sensation within the last few years. a-sensation within the last few years.
What is ‘it’?What is ‘it’?
2.2.
Mobot Dance of Mo FarahMobot Dance of Mo Farah
Celebrating the breaking of the Celebrating the breaking of the longest winning streak….what was the longest winning streak….what was the
occasion?occasion?
3.3.
Australia II won the 1983 Australia II won the 1983 America’s CupAmerica’s Cup
Identify this Laureus Award winner.Identify this Laureus Award winner.
4.4.
Felix BaumgartnerFelix Baumgartner
Creating history ……who?Creating history ……who?
5.5.
Roger BannisterRoger Bannister
• 18 questions • Each question carries
10 marks• Infinite Bounce
Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5 questions out of 18
Score : +10 (for a correct one) -10 (for a wrong one)
Despite winning 9 medals at the Despite winning 9 medals at the global stage, including golds in global stage, including golds in
successive World Championships, successive World Championships, in 2010 and 2011, which ‘World no. in 2010 and 2011, which ‘World no. 1’ finally broke his jinx of winning 1’ finally broke his jinx of winning
the National title in December, the National title in December, 2013? 2013?
1.1.
Ronjan Singh SodhiRonjan Singh Sodhi
After going through 5,164 stone steps After going through 5,164 stone steps and many steep ascents and descents, and many steep ascents and descents,
Jorge Maravilla (USA), Dimitris Jorge Maravilla (USA), Dimitris Theodorakakos (Greece) and Jonathan Theodorakakos (Greece) and Jonathan
Wyatt (NZ) crossed the finish line Wyatt (NZ) crossed the finish line together in record time(3:09:18) in the together in record time(3:09:18) in the
2013 edition. 2013 edition.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?(Vis of the route map and altitude map –next (Vis of the route map and altitude map –next
slide)slide)
2.2.
The Great Wall Marathon, ChinaThe Great Wall Marathon, China
While reporting about an Olympic While reporting about an Olympic event, Sports Illustrated’s David event, Sports Illustrated’s David
Epstein wrote, Epstein wrote, “ … “ … is best told, perhaps, in 16 is best told, perhaps, in 16
letters: letters: WR, NR, PB, PB, PB, NR, SB, PB”WR, NR, PB, PB, PB, NR, SB, PB”. .
Which particular event is being Which particular event is being referred to?referred to?
3.3.
Men’s 800 m. at the London Men’s 800 m. at the London Olympics, 2012Olympics, 2012
According to the record-books, According to the record-books, Kumar Ranjitsinghji was the 1Kumar Ranjitsinghji was the 1stst
Indian to score a century with a red Indian to score a century with a red ball. Sanjay Manjrekar is the 1ball. Sanjay Manjrekar is the 1stst Indian to score a century with Indian to score a century with
a white ball.a white ball.
Who is the 1Who is the 1stst Indian to score a Indian to score a century century
with pink ball?with pink ball?
4.4.
Virender SehwagVirender Sehwag
Golfing fraternity has been rocked by Golfing fraternity has been rocked by flurry of quotes from furious LPGA flurry of quotes from furious LPGA
players over this amateur golfer, with a players over this amateur golfer, with a famous surname, hogging the limelight famous surname, hogging the limelight by appearing in this mag-cover. Stacy by appearing in this mag-cover. Stacy
Lewis, a former No. 1 told, “Lewis, a former No. 1 told, “It’s frustrating for female golfers. It’s kind
of the state of where we’ve always been…..But at the same time you’d like to see a little respect for the women’s
game”. ”.
What is the famous surname of Pauline?What is the famous surname of Pauline?(Vis of the cover – next slide)(Vis of the cover – next slide)
5.5.
Paulina Gretzky – daughter of Paulina Gretzky – daughter of Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky
This noted European This noted European physicist was physicist was
awarded the Nobel awarded the Nobel Prize in 1932 ‘Prize in 1932 ‘for for
the creation the creation of quantum of quantum mechanicsmechanics’. ’.
Which famous Which famous sports entity will sports entity will
you find today at the you find today at the postal address postal address
bearing his name?bearing his name?
6.6.
Allianz Arena, MunichAllianz Arena, Munich
(A) is currently in use. But, since (A) is currently in use. But, since 2011, it has been proposed to use 2011, it has been proposed to use
(B) instead of (A). (B) instead of (A).
Who? Where?Who? Where?
7.7.
Logo of European TourLogo of European TourA – Harry Vardon, B – Seve Ballesteros
What is so special about this What is so special about this pictogram?pictogram?
8.8.
These are the 9 sports that These are the 9 sports that were played in the first ever were played in the first ever Modern Olympics in 1896.Modern Olympics in 1896.
There have only been four persons, There have only been four persons, officially, assigned for this job. The officially, assigned for this job. The first to do this was Carl Peterson, first to do this was Carl Peterson, followed by his son Arno. Doug followed by his son Arno. Doug
Boffey did it for 25 years. Boffey did it for 25 years. Currently, it is being done by Currently, it is being done by
Louise St. Jacques.Louise St. Jacques.
Which high-precision job are they Which high-precision job are they performing since 1906-07? performing since 1906-07?
9.9.
Engravers of the Stanley CupEngravers of the Stanley Cup
How would you connect this best-How would you connect this best-selling manga series (A) with this selling manga series (A) with this
legendary sportscaster (B)? legendary sportscaster (B)?
10.10.
Slam DunkSlam Dunk
Named after its first patron, it is one Named after its first patron, it is one of the oldest multipurpose sports of the oldest multipurpose sports complex of the world. Among the complex of the world. Among the
initial sports offered here were real initial sports offered here were real tennis, Eton Fives, rackets, lawn tennis, Eton Fives, rackets, lawn
tennis, football, rugby and athletics. tennis, football, rugby and athletics. Cricket was also played but not as an Cricket was also played but not as an
organized sport.organized sport.
Identify this prestigious venue, well Identify this prestigious venue, well known because of an annual sporting known because of an annual sporting
event. event.
11.11.
Queen’s ClubQueen’s Club
X X was a star of Indian athletics in the was a star of Indian athletics in the 1960s and the 1970s. He became a 1960s and the 1970s. He became a
double gold medalist in discus double gold medalist in discus throwing in the 1966 and 1970 Asian throwing in the 1966 and 1970 Asian Games holding the Games record of Games holding the Games record of
56.76 metres. He also won silver in the 56.76 metres. He also won silver in the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston and in the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran.and in the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran.
Y, his namesake, is currently out of Y, his namesake, is currently out of favour with the national selectors. After favour with the national selectors. After
making his ODI debut vs Pakistan in making his ODI debut vs Pakistan in 2007, he has played 6 tests and 68 ODIs.2007, he has played 6 tests and 68 ODIs.
Identify X & Y.Identify X & Y.
12.12.
Praveen KumarPraveen Kumar
At the recently concluded Winter At the recently concluded Winter Olympics at Sochi, Tina Maze won Olympics at Sochi, Tina Maze won
Slovenia’s first ever Winter Olympics Slovenia’s first ever Winter Olympics gold medal by winning the women’s gold medal by winning the women’s alpine skiing downhill competition.alpine skiing downhill competition.
What unusual ‘first’ was associated with What unusual ‘first’ was associated with that event?that event?
13.13.
Tie for the gold medal with Maze Tie for the gold medal with Maze and Swiss skier Dominique Gisinand Swiss skier Dominique Gisin
Harold Charles, eldest son of a Harold Charles, eldest son of a decorator from Lancashire, landed at decorator from Lancashire, landed at a small sportswear company ‘Messrs. a small sportswear company ‘Messrs.
Bucks’ and started working as a Bucks’ and started working as a travelling salesman. In 1924, aged 22, travelling salesman. In 1924, aged 22, he decided to take a plunge into the he decided to take a plunge into the
wholesale market and teamed up with wholesale market and teamed up with his brother Wallace. his brother Wallace.
Which company Which company did those did those
brothers form?brothers form?
14.14.
UmbroUmbro
Till date, it has been recorded 55 Till date, it has been recorded 55 times, performed by 23 persons. 1times, performed by 23 persons. 1stst one one took place in 1950 at Monaco and the took place in 1950 at Monaco and the
latest one happened in 2014 at Malaysia. latest one happened in 2014 at Malaysia. But these three gentlemen form a very But these three gentlemen form a very
exclusive club.exclusive club.
Put funda.Put funda.
15.15.
Grand Chelem or Grand Slam in Grand Chelem or Grand Slam in consecutive racesconsecutive races
•Alberto AscariAlberto Ascari : (German GP and Dutch GP in 1952) •Jim Clark Jim Clark : (Dutch GP and French GP in 1963) •Sebastian VettelSebastian Vettel : (Singapore GP and Korean GP in 2013).
Name this prestigious award Name this prestigious award presented annually by the USA presented annually by the USA
Swimming Foundation, to honour the Swimming Foundation, to honour the swimmers’ achievements over the last swimmers’ achievements over the last
year.year.
16.16.
Golden Goggle AwardGolden Goggle Award
Something, not very glorious, began Something, not very glorious, began with Malcolm Spence(A) and came to with Malcolm Spence(A) and came to
an end with (B).an end with (B).
Explain. Explain.
17.17.
South Africa’s ban from the South Africa’s ban from the Olympics on grounds of Olympics on grounds of
apartheid.apartheid.A – Malcolm Spence’s Bronze Medal in 1960 in the 400m event; B – Wayne Ferreira and Piet Norval, winners of the Silver Medal in the Tennis Doubles event in 1992.
The chief protagonist of this tv-The chief protagonist of this tv-series of the 1980s was Bernard series of the 1980s was Bernard
Samson, a middle-aged and Samson, a middle-aged and somewhat jaded intelligence officer somewhat jaded intelligence officer
working for the British Secret working for the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). The tv-Intelligence Service (MI6). The tv-series, an adaptation of a literary series, an adaptation of a literary
trilogy, shares its name with that of trilogy, shares its name with that of the trilogy. the trilogy.
Just identify the tv-series.Just identify the tv-series.(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
18.18.
18.18.
Game, Set & MatchGame, Set & Match
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