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Which 4 letter indoor sport is an Which 4 letter indoor sport is an anagram of an outdoor sport, anagram of an outdoor sport, neither of which are part of neither of which are part of

Olympic Games now?Olympic Games now?

1.1.

Which incident was made Which incident was made memorable by IOC in its memorable by IOC in its

“Celebrate Humanity” video and “Celebrate Humanity” video and was also used by Visa and Nike was also used by Visa and Nike

in its commercials?in its commercials?The protaganist’s father was one The protaganist’s father was one

of the torchbearers of this of the torchbearers of this London OG.London OG.

2.2.

3.3.

Lob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, Lob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, trickle boast are some types of trickle boast are some types of

shots played that lead to shots played that lead to interesting games and strategy interesting games and strategy

in which sport?in which sport?

4.4.

Which Indian opening batsman Which Indian opening batsman having played in the inaugural having played in the inaugural test in 1932 later went on to test in 1932 later went on to

become a coach of the Pakistan become a coach of the Pakistan national cricket team in the national cricket team in the

1950’s?1950’s?(He was the first Sindhi to represent (He was the first Sindhi to represent

Indian cricket team)Indian cricket team)

5.5.

Whose voice?Whose voice?

Appearing in every Olympic Appearing in every Olympic Games since 1904 & often Games since 1904 & often

referred to as the “Man’s Oldest referred to as the “Man’s Oldest Sports”, which sport used to be Sports”, which sport used to be

the decisive discipline of the the decisive discipline of the Pentathlon during the ancient Pentathlon during the ancient

Olympics?Olympics?

6.6.

What sporting equipment where What sporting equipment where J-hook is the most common J-hook is the most common

variety, generally consists of 90% variety, generally consists of 90% carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated in high impact "Nano" resin to in high impact "Nano" resin to keep the weight of the same keep the weight of the same

within within 530 gms?530 gms?

7.7.

A new biography titled ‘Immortal’, A new biography titled ‘Immortal’, written by Duncan Hamilton was written by Duncan Hamilton was

published last year on the occasion published last year on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the of the 50th anniversary of the

debut of X as a 17-year old who did debut of X as a 17-year old who did not play in any World Cup in his not play in any World Cup in his

sport. sport.

Name X.Name X.

8.8.

Considered to be the highest Considered to be the highest single-game achievement in the single-game achievement in the sport, similar to a max. 147 in sport, similar to a max. 147 in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in

Bowling, which is the perfect leg Bowling, which is the perfect leg in the game of Darts? in the game of Darts?

  [The fewest possible, to checkout [The fewest possible, to checkout from 501]from 501]

9.9.

Lady Paramount is the chief Lady Paramount is the chief official and judge at which sport?official and judge at which sport?

(An expert of this sport can be (An expert of this sport can be referred at as “Toxophilite”)referred at as “Toxophilite”)

10.10.

This lady, the This lady, the 1976 French Open 1976 French Open

singles winner, singles winner, reached a career-reached a career-

high singles high singles ranking of World ranking of World No. 3 is now the No. 3 is now the presenter of a presenter of a

highly acclaimed highly acclaimed game show. game show.

Identify both the Identify both the lady and the tv-lady and the tv-

show.show.

11.11.

Nicknamed ‘Nicknamed ‘El El ArquitectoArquitecto’ (The ’ (The

Architect), he was Architect), he was noted for his noted for his

perceptive passing and perceptive passing and explosive shot. In explosive shot. In 1960, he received 1960, he received

the Ballon d'Or. His the Ballon d'Or. His namesake, very namesake, very

popular in his own popular in his own right, is nicknamed ‘right, is nicknamed ‘El El

PistoleroPistolero’ which ’ which roughly translates as roughly translates as

‘The Gunfighter’.‘The Gunfighter’.

Just identify him.Just identify him.

12.12.

13.13.

Who is the bowler?Who is the bowler?

14.14.

Fill in the blank. Fill in the blank. * 2000 : Jeff Bridges & Ashley Judd* 2000 : Jeff Bridges & Ashley Judd * 2001 : Heidi Klum & Gregory Hines * 2001 : Heidi Klum & Gregory Hines * 2002 & 2003 : Eriq Lasalle * 2002 & 2003 : Eriq Lasalle * 2004 : Rachel Hunter & John * 2004 : Rachel Hunter & John McEnroeMcEnroe * 2005 : Morgan Freeman * 2005 : Morgan Freeman * 2006 : Teri Hatcher & Cuba Gooding, * 2006 : Teri Hatcher & Cuba Gooding, Jr.Jr. * 2007 & 2008 : Cuba Gooding, Jr. * 2007 & 2008 : Cuba Gooding, Jr. * 2009 : None* 2009 : None * 2010 & 2011 : Kevin Spacey * 2010 & 2011 : Kevin Spacey * 2012 : Clive Owen * 2012 : Clive Owen * 2013 : Morgan Freeman * 2013 : Morgan Freeman * 2014 : ____X____* 2014 : ____X____

15.15.

Connect the following African Connect the following African sporting varieties – sporting varieties –

EvalaEvala DambeDambe MusangweMusangwe MoraingyMoraingy Istunka. Istunka.

NguniNguni NubaNuba SurmaSurma TahtibTahtib LaambLaamb

* Silver medalist in shot-put in the * Silver medalist in shot-put in the Amsterdam Olympics and held the Amsterdam Olympics and held the indoor and outdoor records for shot-indoor and outdoor records for shot-putting. Later changed his name to putting. Later changed his name to ‘Bruce Bennett’.‘Bruce Bennett’.* An winner of the decathlon-gold in * An winner of the decathlon-gold in the 1936 Olympics, setting new OR the 1936 Olympics, setting new OR and WR.and WR.* A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in the * A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in the Los Angeles Olympics.Los Angeles Olympics.

Who is the most famous one in the Who is the most famous one in the list?list?

16.16.

Bangkok has hosted Asian Games Bangkok has hosted Asian Games record four times. Among those in record four times. Among those in 1966 and 1998, it was the original 1966 and 1998, it was the original choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused to host at the last moment due to to host at the last moment due to security reasons and Bangkok had security reasons and Bangkok had

to be drafted in. to be drafted in.

In 1978, which city backed out at In 1978, which city backed out at the eleventh hour due to financial the eleventh hour due to financial

crisis and again Bangkok was crisis and again Bangkok was forced to fill the spot?forced to fill the spot?

17.17.

Whom do you get from the Whom do you get from the following clues?following clues?

18.18.

In which sporting venue this song In which sporting venue this song was picturized? was picturized?

Also, for which world Also, for which world championship this sporting arena championship this sporting arena

was built in running time?was built in running time?

19.19.

With reference to India’s sporting With reference to India’s sporting achievements, achievements,

if Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary if Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary Kirsten Kirsten

had achieved this in cricket; who is had achieved this in cricket; who is their sole counterpart in the field their sole counterpart in the field

of hockey?of hockey?

20.20.

As per the recent As per the recent rankings rankings

released by the released by the International International

governing body, governing body, she has become she has become the World No.1 the World No.1

in her discipline, in her discipline, dethroning dethroning

Zorana Arunovic Zorana Arunovic of Serbia. of Serbia.

Who is she?Who is she?

21.21.

Which book, satirizing rampant Which book, satirizing rampant use of performance enhancing use of performance enhancing

drugs in sports, drugs in sports, was originally published in 1968 was originally published in 1968 (to coincide with the Mexico City (to coincide with the Mexico City Olympics) and was translated into Olympics) and was translated into English in 1972 (to coincide with English in 1972 (to coincide with

the Munich Olympics)? the Munich Olympics)?

22.22.

As per the records, the International As per the records, the International Lawn Tennis Federation designated the Lawn Tennis Federation designated the

Australasian, French, British and Australasian, French, British and American Championship tournaments American Championship tournaments as the four Majors (which gave rise to as the four Majors (which gave rise to

‘Grand Slam’), because Australia, ‘Grand Slam’), because Australia, France, Britain and USA were the first France, Britain and USA were the first

four nations to win the Davis Cup. four nations to win the Davis Cup.

Which is the fifth country to win the Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup? Davis Cup?

23.23.

B. I. Fernandez was given the B. I. Fernandez was given the Dronacharya Award in 2012. Dronacharya Award in 2012.

What is so special about it?What is so special about it?

24.24.

Downlisted to near Downlisted to near threatened, this threatened, this

species of macaw is species of macaw is abundantly found abundantly found

in central and in central and eastern South eastern South

America. America. 

What is its most What is its most famous sporting famous sporting

connection?connection?

25.25.

This is the This is the medal haul of medal haul of

this Frenchman, this Frenchman, till date.till date.

Whose long Whose long standing WR did standing WR did

he break at a he break at a meet held at meet held at

Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine on 15 Ukraine on 15

February 2014? February 2014?

26.26.

The United States has won a gold The United States has won a gold medal at every Olympic medal at every Olympic

competition, in either the men’s or competition, in either the men’s or the women’s section, since 1996. the women’s section, since 1996. Brazil has won gold or silver in Brazil has won gold or silver in

every men’s or women’s section, every men’s or women’s section, since 1996.since 1996.

Which Olympic sport am I talking Which Olympic sport am I talking about?  about?  

27.27.

This common method of This common method of checkmating can take many forms checkmating can take many forms but it is characterized usually as a but it is characterized usually as a mate in which a pawn is the final mate in which a pawn is the final attacking piece and where enemy attacking piece and where enemy

pawns are nearby. pawns are nearby.

After which biblical pair, this mate After which biblical pair, this mate is named?is named?

(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)

28.28.

28.28.

Fabien Foret won the 24 Fabien Foret won the 24 Hours of Hours of

Spa-Francorchamps and Spa-Francorchamps and the Bol d'Or endurance the Bol d'Or endurance

races in 2000. races in 2000.

29.29.

Kenan Sofuoğlu, of Turkish Kenan Sofuoğlu, of Turkish origin, is the only person to origin, is the only person to

win 3 WSS titles (2007, win 3 WSS titles (2007, 2010 & 2012).2010 & 2012).

In 2014, for which team they are In 2014, for which team they are driving?driving?

Which present-Which present-day heart-throb day heart-throb

got his got his nickname from nickname from

this popular this popular comic-strip comic-strip character, character, practising practising Kung-Fu?Kung-Fu?

30.30.

Which 4 letter indoor sport is an Which 4 letter indoor sport is an anagram of an outdoor sport, anagram of an outdoor sport, neither of which are part of neither of which are part of

Olympic Games now?Olympic Games now?

1.1.

PoolPool

Which incident was made Which incident was made memorable by IOC in its memorable by IOC in its

“Celebrate Humanity” video and “Celebrate Humanity” video and was also used by Visa and Nike was also used by Visa and Nike

in its commercials?in its commercials?The protaganist’s father was one The protaganist’s father was one

of the torchbearers of this of the torchbearers of this London OG.London OG.

2.2.

Derek RedmondDerek Redmond

3.3.

Lob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, Lob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, trickle boast are some types of trickle boast are some types of

shots played that lead to shots played that lead to interesting games and strategy interesting games and strategy

in which sport?in which sport?

SquashSquash

4.4.

Which Indian opening batsman Which Indian opening batsman having played in the inaugural having played in the inaugural test in 1932 later went on to test in 1932 later went on to

become a coach of the Pakistan become a coach of the Pakistan national cricket team in the national cricket team in the

1950’s?1950’s?(He was the first Sindhi to represent (He was the first Sindhi to represent

Indian cricket team)Indian cricket team)

Naoomal JeoomalNaoomal Jeoomal

5.5.

Whose voice?Whose voice?

Mark SpitzMark Spitz

Appearing in every Olympic Appearing in every Olympic Games since 1904 & often Games since 1904 & often

referred to as the “Man’s Oldest referred to as the “Man’s Oldest Sports”, which sport used to be Sports”, which sport used to be

the decisive discipline of the the decisive discipline of the Pentathlon during the ancient Pentathlon during the ancient

Olympics?Olympics?

6.6.

WrestlingWrestling

What sporting equipment where What sporting equipment where J-hook is the most common J-hook is the most common

variety, generally consists of 90% variety, generally consists of 90% carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated in high impact "Nano" resin to in high impact "Nano" resin to keep the weight of the same keep the weight of the same

within within 530 gms?530 gms?

7.7.

Hockey SticksHockey Sticks

A new biography titled ‘Immortal’, A new biography titled ‘Immortal’, written by Duncan Hamilton was written by Duncan Hamilton was

published last year on the occasion published last year on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the of the 50th anniversary of the

debut of X as a 17-year old who did debut of X as a 17-year old who did not play in any World Cup in his not play in any World Cup in his

sport. sport.

Name X.Name X.

8.8.

George BestGeorge Best

Considered to be the highest Considered to be the highest single-game achievement in the single-game achievement in the sport, similar to a max. 147 in sport, similar to a max. 147 in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in

Bowling, which is the perfect leg Bowling, which is the perfect leg in the game of Darts? in the game of Darts?

  [The fewest possible, to checkout [The fewest possible, to checkout from 501]from 501]

9.9.

Nine Dart FinishNine Dart Finish

Lady Paramount is the chief Lady Paramount is the chief official and judge at which sport?official and judge at which sport?

(An expert of this sport can be (An expert of this sport can be referred at as “Toxophilite”)referred at as “Toxophilite”)

10.10.

ArcheryArchery

This lady, the This lady, the 1976 French Open 1976 French Open

singles winner, singles winner, reached a career-reached a career-

high singles high singles ranking of World ranking of World No. 3 is now the No. 3 is now the presenter of a presenter of a

highly acclaimed highly acclaimed game show. game show.

Identify both the Identify both the lady and the tv-lady and the tv-

show.show.

11.11.

Sue Barker & A Question of Sue Barker & A Question of SportSport

Nicknamed ‘Nicknamed ‘El El ArquitectoArquitecto’ (The ’ (The

Architect), he was Architect), he was noted for his noted for his

perceptive passing and perceptive passing and explosive shot. In explosive shot. In 1960, he received 1960, he received

the Ballon d'Or. His the Ballon d'Or. His namesake, very namesake, very

popular in his own popular in his own right, is nicknamed ‘right, is nicknamed ‘El El

PistoleroPistolero’ which ’ which roughly translates as roughly translates as

‘The Gunfighter’.‘The Gunfighter’.

Just identify him.Just identify him.

12.12.

Luis SuarezLuis Suarez

13.13.

Who is the bowler?Who is the bowler?

Javed MiandadJaved Miandad

14.14.

Fill in the blank. Fill in the blank. * 2000 : Jeff Bridges & Ashley Judd* 2000 : Jeff Bridges & Ashley Judd * 2001 : Heidi Klum & Gregory Hines * 2001 : Heidi Klum & Gregory Hines * 2002 & 2003 : Eriq Lasalle * 2002 & 2003 : Eriq Lasalle * 2004 : Rachel Hunter & John * 2004 : Rachel Hunter & John McEnroeMcEnroe * 2005 : Morgan Freeman * 2005 : Morgan Freeman * 2006 : Teri Hatcher & Cuba Gooding, * 2006 : Teri Hatcher & Cuba Gooding, Jr.Jr. * 2007 & 2008 : Cuba Gooding, Jr. * 2007 & 2008 : Cuba Gooding, Jr. * 2009 : None* 2009 : None * 2010 & 2011 : Kevin Spacey * 2010 & 2011 : Kevin Spacey * 2012 : Clive Owen * 2012 : Clive Owen * 2013 : Morgan Freeman * 2013 : Morgan Freeman * 2014 : ____X____* 2014 : ____X____

Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch

15.15.

Connect the following African Connect the following African sporting varieties – sporting varieties –

EvalaEvala DambeDambe MusangweMusangwe MoraingyMoraingy Istunka. Istunka.

NguniNguni NubaNuba SurmaSurma TahtibTahtib LaambLaamb

African Martial ArtsAfrican Martial Arts

* Silver medalist in shot-put in the * Silver medalist in shot-put in the Amsterdam Olympics and held the Amsterdam Olympics and held the indoor and outdoor records for shot-indoor and outdoor records for shot-putting. Later changed his name to putting. Later changed his name to ‘Bruce Bennett’.‘Bruce Bennett’.* An winner of the decathlon-gold in * An winner of the decathlon-gold in the 1936 Olympics, setting new OR the 1936 Olympics, setting new OR and WR.and WR.* A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in Los * A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in Los Angeles Olympics.Angeles Olympics.

Who is the most famous one in the Who is the most famous one in the list?list?

16.16.

Johnny WeissmullerJohnny Weissmuller

Bangkok has hosted Asian Games Bangkok has hosted Asian Games record four times. Among those in record four times. Among those in 1966 and 1998, it was the original 1966 and 1998, it was the original choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused to host at the last moment due to to host at the last moment due to security reasons and Bangkok had security reasons and Bangkok had

to be drafted in. to be drafted in.

In 1978, which city backed out at In 1978, which city backed out at the eleventh hour due to financial the eleventh hour due to financial

crisis and again Bangkok was crisis and again Bangkok was forced to fill the spot?forced to fill the spot?

17.17.

IslamabadIslamabad

Whom do you get from the Whom do you get from the following clues?following clues?

18.18.

Klaus DibiasiKlaus Dibiasi

In which sporting venue this song In which sporting venue this song was picturized? was picturized?

Also, for which world Also, for which world championship this sporting arena championship this sporting arena

was built in running time?was built in running time?

19.19.

Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata & 1975 World Table Tennis & 1975 World Table Tennis

ChampionshipsChampionships

With reference to India’s sporting With reference to India’s sporting achievements, achievements,

if Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary if Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary Kirsten Kirsten

had achieved this in cricket; who is had achieved this in cricket; who is their sole counterpart in the field their sole counterpart in the field

of hockey?of hockey?

20.20.

Gurcharan Singh BodhiGurcharan Singh Bodhi

As per the recent As per the recent rankings rankings

released by the released by the International International

governing body, governing body, she has become she has become the World No.1 the World No.1

in her discipline, in her discipline, dethroning dethroning

Zorana Arunovic Zorana Arunovic of Serbia. of Serbia.

Who is she?Who is she?

21.21.

Heena SidhuHeena Sidhu

Which book, satirizing rampant Which book, satirizing rampant use of performance enhancing use of performance enhancing

drugs in sports, drugs in sports, was originally published in 1968 was originally published in 1968 (to coincide with the Mexico City (to coincide with the Mexico City Olympics) and was translated into Olympics) and was translated into English in 1972 (to coincide with English in 1972 (to coincide with

the Munich Olympics)? the Munich Olympics)?

22.22.

Asterix at the Olympic GamesAsterix at the Olympic Games

As per the records, the International As per the records, the International Lawn Tennis Federation designated the Lawn Tennis Federation designated the

Australasian, French, British and Australasian, French, British and American Championship tournaments American Championship tournaments as the four Majors (which gave rise to as the four Majors (which gave rise to

‘Grand Slam’), because Australia, ‘Grand Slam’), because Australia, France, Britain and USA were the first France, Britain and USA were the first

four nations to win the Davis Cup. four nations to win the Davis Cup.

Which is the fifth country to win the Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup? Davis Cup?

23.23.

South AfricaSouth Africa

B. I. Fernandez was given the B. I. Fernandez was given the Dronacharya Award in 2012. Dronacharya Award in 2012.

What is so special about it?What is so special about it?

24.24.

Only foreigner to win the Only foreigner to win the Dronacharya AwardDronacharya Award

Downlisted to near Downlisted to near threatened, this threatened, this

species of macaw is species of macaw is abundantly found abundantly found

in central and in central and eastern South eastern South

America. America. 

What is its most What is its most famous sporting famous sporting

connection?connection?

25.25.

Maracana Stadium named after Maracana Stadium named after Maracana MacawMaracana Macaw

This is the This is the medal haul of medal haul of

this Frenchman, this Frenchman, till date.till date.

Whose long Whose long standing WR did standing WR did

he break at a he break at a meet held at meet held at

Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine on 15 Ukraine on 15

February 2014? February 2014?

26.26.

Sergei BubkaSergei Bubka

The United States has won a gold The United States has won a gold medal at every Olympic medal at every Olympic

competition, in either the men’s or competition, in either the men’s or the women’s section, since 1996. the women’s section, since 1996. Brazil has won gold or silver in Brazil has won gold or silver in

every men’s or women’s section, every men’s or women’s section, since 1996.since 1996.

Which Olympic sport am I talking Which Olympic sport am I talking about?  about?  

27.27.

Beach VolleyballBeach Volleyball

This common method of This common method of checkmating can take many forms checkmating can take many forms but it is characterized usually as a but it is characterized usually as a mate in which a pawn is the final mate in which a pawn is the final attacking piece and where enemy attacking piece and where enemy

pawns are nearby. pawns are nearby.

After which biblical pair, this mate After which biblical pair, this mate is named?is named?

(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)

28.28.

28.28.

David and GoliathDavid and Goliath

Fabien Foret won the 24 Fabien Foret won the 24 Hours of Hours of

Spa-Francorchamps and Spa-Francorchamps and the Bol d'Or endurance the Bol d'Or endurance

races in 2000. races in 2000.

29.29.

Kenan Sofuoğlu, of Turkish Kenan Sofuoğlu, of Turkish origin, is the only person to origin, is the only person to

win 3 WSS titles (2007, win 3 WSS titles (2007, 2010 & 2012).2010 & 2012).

In 2014, for which team they are In 2014, for which team they are driving?driving?

Mahi Racing Team IndiaMahi Racing Team India

Which present-Which present-day heart-throb day heart-throb

got his got his nickname from nickname from

this popular this popular comic-strip comic-strip character, character, practising practising Kung-Fu?Kung-Fu?

30.30.

Virat KohliVirat Kohli