2. RULES
• 24 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Star-marked questions (Q. No. 4, 8, 12, 16,
20 & 24) will be counted to break the ties.
• Top 4 teams will qualify for the Final. Next
8 teams will qualify for the Semi-Final.
• Every decision of the QM is final.
3.
4.
5. Both prettyBoth pretty
highly reveredhighly revered
figures, theyfigures, they
have a veryhave a very
special place inspecial place in
the world ofthe world of
sports.sports.
Identify theIdentify the
couple.couple.
1
6. Who was chiefly responsible for this bowlingWho was chiefly responsible for this bowling
scorecard?scorecard?
2
7. France FootballFrance Football was established in 1946 as a was established in 1946 as a
weekly magazine focused on sharing footballweekly magazine focused on sharing football
news from around the world. Ten years later, tonews from around the world. Ten years later, to
expand their readership in France and acrossexpand their readership in France and across
Europe, Gabriel Hanot, main columnist of theEurope, Gabriel Hanot, main columnist of the
magazine proposed his colleagues to domagazine proposed his colleagues to do
something which ultimately became a big hitsomething which ultimately became a big hit
and became an annual affair.and became an annual affair.
What was thus created/started?What was thus created/started?
3
8. In which highly publicised contest in 2015, theIn which highly publicised contest in 2015, the
winner was decided via these scores : 116 – 112,winner was decided via these scores : 116 – 112,
116 – 112 & 118 – 110?116 – 112 & 118 – 110?
4
9. 5
Which duo recently broke the 22-year old recordWhich duo recently broke the 22-year old record
made by these two Hall-of-Famers?made by these two Hall-of-Famers?
10. West Bengal Bridge Association has instituted anWest Bengal Bridge Association has instituted an
annual tournament in the name of Oindrilla Kundu, aannual tournament in the name of Oindrilla Kundu, a
former player who represented India in manyformer player who represented India in many
international events.international events.
What was her biggest claim to fame?What was her biggest claim to fame?
6
11. 7
In early 2015, she joined Jesse Owens andIn early 2015, she joined Jesse Owens and
Usain Bolt as the only athletes to break threeUsain Bolt as the only athletes to break three
world records in three different events in twoworld records in three different events in two
weeks and was duly awarded the Laureusweeks and was duly awarded the Laureus
Sports Awards for the Best Sportswoman forSports Awards for the Best Sportswoman for
her remarkable achievement.her remarkable achievement.
Who?Who?
12. Hetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise this sport, hasHetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise this sport, has
represented India in tournaments in Estonia, Poland,represented India in tournaments in Estonia, Poland,
Finland and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in theFinland and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in the
middleweight category at the 2009 World Games. Butmiddleweight category at the 2009 World Games. But
lack of awareness and sponsorships are proving to belack of awareness and sponsorships are proving to be
major obstacles for her career. “They confuse it with amajor obstacles for her career. “They confuse it with a
car, and others just don’t care,” says Hetal about hercar, and others just don’t care,” says Hetal about her
sponsors.sponsors.
Which sport does she pursue?Which sport does she pursue?
(vis – next slide)
8
15. 10
The Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 stars to theThe Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 stars to the
Club de Golf Le MirageClub de Golf Le Mirage, thus ranking it among, thus ranking it among
the most beautiful golf clubs in Canada.the most beautiful golf clubs in Canada.
Who owns this club?Who owns this club?
16. 11
This trophy, called theThis trophy, called the
Breal Cup, named afterBreal Cup, named after
Michel Breal, was sold inMichel Breal, was sold in
an auction for $868,000 inan auction for $868,000 in
2012. It is the highest price2012. It is the highest price
ever for any piece ofever for any piece of
Olympics memorabilia soldOlympics memorabilia sold
in auction.in auction.
Who was awarded thisWho was awarded this
artistic trophy?artistic trophy?
17. 12
As the story goes, this sporting tradition originated inAs the story goes, this sporting tradition originated in
1883 when New York socialite E. Berry Wall1883 when New York socialite E. Berry Wall
presented roses to distinguished ladies at an after-presented roses to distinguished ladies at an after-
party that was attended by Col. M. Lewis Clark,party that was attended by Col. M. Lewis Clark,
grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clarkgrandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition fame. This gesture is believed to have ledExpedition fame. This gesture is believed to have led
Clark to the idea of designating rose as the officialClark to the idea of designating rose as the official
flower of the said event.flower of the said event.
Which sporting tradition is being talked about?Which sporting tradition is being talked about?
18. 13
This particular way of celebration is supposedlyThis particular way of celebration is supposedly
inspired from whom/what?inspired from whom/what?
19. 14
Proud moment for Indian sports…….Proud moment for Indian sports…….
Which particular sporting achievement is beingWhich particular sporting achievement is being
hinted at?hinted at?
20. 15
Partially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, quarterback ofPartially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, quarterback of
Gallaudet University realized that his handGallaudet University realized that his hand
signals could be read by opposing players prettysignals could be read by opposing players pretty
easily.easily.
What did he propose as a remedy of this problemWhat did he propose as a remedy of this problem
which ultimately become a very common featurewhich ultimately become a very common feature
in the world of sports?in the world of sports?
21. 16
This fashion accessory, very commonly seen duringThis fashion accessory, very commonly seen during
the winter, share its name with a sporting gearthe winter, share its name with a sporting gear
which was used long back.which was used long back.
Explain the sports connection.Explain the sports connection.
22. 17
As the International Olympic Committee bannedAs the International Olympic Committee banned
the national sports federation because of corruptionthe national sports federation because of corruption
and mismanagement issues, X was forced to takeand mismanagement issues, X was forced to take
part in 2014 Sochi Games under the Olympic Flag.part in 2014 Sochi Games under the Olympic Flag.
In a noble gesture X, son of an Italian mother,In a noble gesture X, son of an Italian mother,
printed the names of his countrymen whoprinted the names of his countrymen who
sponsored his entire trip to Sochi, on his uniform.sponsored his entire trip to Sochi, on his uniform.
Who is X?Who is X?
(vis – next slide)
24. 18
Which much appreciated 2012 bolly-flick, basedWhich much appreciated 2012 bolly-flick, based
on the life of a former athlete was dedicated toon the life of a former athlete was dedicated to
all the ‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?all the ‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?
25. 19
Named after a chess enthusiast who was said toNamed after a chess enthusiast who was said to
be a mediocre player, it came into use after mid-be a mediocre player, it came into use after mid-
1919thth
century publications reported that he playedcentury publications reported that he played
this opening in an 1809 game which he famouslythis opening in an 1809 game which he famously
lost. The name may also be a slighting referencelost. The name may also be a slighting reference
to his tumultous personal life involving his wife.to his tumultous personal life involving his wife.
Who was that chess-lover?Who was that chess-lover?
(vis – next slide)
27. 20
These are some of the tweets by ‘whom’?These are some of the tweets by ‘whom’?
28. 21
Purnima Mahato is the only one from her sportsPurnima Mahato is the only one from her sports
to win the Dronacharya Award.to win the Dronacharya Award.
Which sport is she associated with?Which sport is she associated with?
29. 22
To be played inTo be played in
the USA, this is thethe USA, this is the
logo of whichlogo of which
forthcomingforthcoming
tournament?tournament?
30. 23
Released during mid-2014, who is theReleased during mid-2014, who is the
subject of this cartoon?subject of this cartoon?
31. 24
Though she retired at a very young age of 23, sheThough she retired at a very young age of 23, she
created history in 1958.created history in 1958.
What’s her claim to fame?What’s her claim to fame?
(She died on 8(She died on 8thth
January, 2016)January, 2016)
32.
33.
34. Both prettyBoth pretty
highly reveredhighly revered
figures, theyfigures, they
have a veryhave a very
special place inspecial place in
the world ofthe world of
sports.sports.
Identify theIdentify the
couple.couple.
1
38. France FootballFrance Football was established in 1946 as a was established in 1946 as a
weekly magazine focused on sharing footballweekly magazine focused on sharing football
news from around the world. Ten years later, tonews from around the world. Ten years later, to
expand their readership in France and acrossexpand their readership in France and across
Europe, Gabriel Hanot, main columnist of theEurope, Gabriel Hanot, main columnist of the
magazine proposed his colleagues to domagazine proposed his colleagues to do
something which ultimately became a big hitsomething which ultimately became a big hit
and became an annual affair.and became an annual affair.
What was thus created/started?What was thus created/started?
3
39. Ballon D’or
(He asked his colleagues to vote for the player
of the year in Europe in 1956 and thus the
Ballon D’or was started)
33
40. In which highly publicised contest in 2015, theIn which highly publicised contest in 2015, the
winner was decided via these scores : 116 – 112,winner was decided via these scores : 116 – 112,
116 – 112 & 118 – 110?116 – 112 & 118 – 110?
4
42. 5
Which duo recently broke the 22-year old recordWhich duo recently broke the 22-year old record
made by these two Hall-of-Famers?made by these two Hall-of-Famers?
44. West Bengal Bridge Association has instituted anWest Bengal Bridge Association has instituted an
annual tournament in the name of Oindrila Kundu, aannual tournament in the name of Oindrila Kundu, a
former player who represented India in manyformer player who represented India in many
international events.international events.
What was her biggest claim to fame?What was her biggest claim to fame?
6
46. 7
In early 2015, she joined Jesse Owens andIn early 2015, she joined Jesse Owens and
Usain Bolt as the only athletes to break threeUsain Bolt as the only athletes to break three
world records in three different events in twoworld records in three different events in two
weeks and was duly awarded the Laureusweeks and was duly awarded the Laureus
Sports Awards for the Best Sportswoman forSports Awards for the Best Sportswoman for
her remarkable achievement.her remarkable achievement.
Who?Who?
48. Hetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise this sport, hasHetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise this sport, has
represented India in tournaments in Estonia, Poland,represented India in tournaments in Estonia, Poland,
Finland and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in theFinland and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in the
middleweight category at the 2009 World Games. Butmiddleweight category at the 2009 World Games. But
lack of awareness and sponsorships are proving to belack of awareness and sponsorships are proving to be
major obstacles for her career. “They confuse it with amajor obstacles for her career. “They confuse it with a
car, and others just don’t care,” says Hetal about hercar, and others just don’t care,” says Hetal about her
sponsors.sponsors.
Which sport does she pursue?Which sport does she pursue?
(vis – next slide)
8
53. 10
The Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 stars to theThe Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 stars to the
Club de golf Le Mirage, thus ranking it amongClub de golf Le Mirage, thus ranking it among
the most beautiful golf clubs in Canada.the most beautiful golf clubs in Canada.
Who owns this club?Who owns this club?
55. 11
This trophy, called theThis trophy, called the
Breal Cup, named afterBreal Cup, named after
Michel Breal, was sold inMichel Breal, was sold in
an auction for $868,000 inan auction for $868,000 in
2012. It is the highest price2012. It is the highest price
ever for any piece ofever for any piece of
Olympics memorabilia soldOlympics memorabilia sold
in auction.in auction.
Who was awarded thisWho was awarded this
artistic trophy?artistic trophy?
57. 12
As the story goes, this sporting tradition originated inAs the story goes, this sporting tradition originated in
1883 when New York socialite E. Berry Wall1883 when New York socialite E. Berry Wall
presented roses to distinguished ladies at an after-presented roses to distinguished ladies at an after-
party that was attended by Col. M. Lewis Clark,party that was attended by Col. M. Lewis Clark,
grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clarkgrandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition fame. This gesture is believed to have ledExpedition fame. This gesture is believed to have led
Clark to the idea of designating rose as the officialClark to the idea of designating rose as the official
flower of the said event.flower of the said event.
Which sporting tradition is being talked about?Which sporting tradition is being talked about?
58. A blanket of 554 red roses is awarded to
the Kentucky Derby winner each year
1212
59. 13
This particular way of celebration is supposedlyThis particular way of celebration is supposedly
inspired from whom/what?inspired from whom/what?
61. 14
Proud moment for Indian sports…….Proud moment for Indian sports…….
Which particular sporting achievement is beingWhich particular sporting achievement is being
hinted at?hinted at?
63. 15
Partially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, quarterback ofPartially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, quarterback of
Gallaudet University realized that his handGallaudet University realized that his hand
signals could be read by opposing players prettysignals could be read by opposing players pretty
easily.easily.
What did he propose as a remedy of this problemWhat did he propose as a remedy of this problem
which ultimately become a very common featurewhich ultimately become a very common feature
in the world of sports?in the world of sports?
65. 16
This fashion accessory, very commonly seen duringThis fashion accessory, very commonly seen during
the winter, share its name with a sporting gearthe winter, share its name with a sporting gear
which was used long back.which was used long back.
Explain the sports connection.Explain the sports connection.
67. 17
As the International Olympic Committee bannedAs the International Olympic Committee banned
the national sports federation because of corruptionthe national sports federation because of corruption
and mismanagement issues, X was forced to takeand mismanagement issues, X was forced to take
part in 2014 Sochi Games under the Olympic Flag.part in 2014 Sochi Games under the Olympic Flag.
In a noble gesture X, son of an Italian mother,In a noble gesture X, son of an Italian mother,
printed the names of his countrymen whoprinted the names of his countrymen who
sponsored his entire trip to Sochi, on his uniform.sponsored his entire trip to Sochi, on his uniform.
Who is X?Who is X?
(vis – next slide)
70. 18
Which much appreciated 2012 bolly-flick, basedWhich much appreciated 2012 bolly-flick, based
on the life of a former athlete was dedicated toon the life of a former athlete was dedicated to
all the ‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?all the ‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?
72. 19
Named after a chess enthusiast who was said toNamed after a chess enthusiast who was said to
be a mediocre player, it came into use after mid-be a mediocre player, it came into use after mid-
1919thth
century publications reported that he playedcentury publications reported that he played
this opening in an 1809 game which he famouslythis opening in an 1809 game which he famously
lost. The name may also be a slighting referencelost. The name may also be a slighting reference
to his tumultous personal life involving his wife.to his tumultous personal life involving his wife.
Who was that chess-lover?Who was that chess-lover?
(vis – next slide)
77. 21
Purnima Mahato is the only one from her sportsPurnima Mahato is the only one from her sports
to win the Dronacharya Award.to win the Dronacharya Award.
Which sport is she associated with?Which sport is she associated with?
79. 22
To be played inTo be played in
the USA, this is thethe USA, this is the
logo of whichlogo of which
forthcomingforthcoming
tournament?tournament?
83. 24
Though she retired at a very young age of 23, sheThough she retired at a very young age of 23, she
created history in 1958.created history in 1958.
What’s her claim to fame?What’s her claim to fame?
(She died on 8(She died on 8thth
January, 2016)January, 2016)
84. Maria Teresa de Filippis
(first woman to take part in F1)
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86. RULES
* Prelims score will be forwarded here in the Semi-final with
multiplying by 5.
* 12 questions
* All the questions are open for Pouncing.
* Score : + 10 / - 10
* For the Semi-finals, in case of a tie then the score of the
prelims shall be seen separately (along with the starred
question rule). In case the tie still exist, then there will be a
sudden death. From question #1, the team to crack the first
correct answer (where the other teams in the tie have an
incorrect answer) shall progress to the finals.
88. Find the connection.Find the connection.
* Sachin Tendulkar was the first male to score a* Sachin Tendulkar was the first male to score a
double century in ODI ;double century in ODI ;
* Sachin Tendulkar was the first person to score* Sachin Tendulkar was the first person to score
50 International Test Hundreds ;50 International Test Hundreds ;
* Yuvraj Singh became the first person to hit six* Yuvraj Singh became the first person to hit six
sixes in an over in a T20 International &sixes in an over in a T20 International &
* Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score an* Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score an
International T20 century.International T20 century.
1
91. This five-time worldThis five-time world
champion who alsochampion who also
served as a parachutistserved as a parachutist
in the WWII,in the WWII,
represented Greatrepresented Great
Britain and Hungary inBritain and Hungary in
the sporting arena.the sporting arena.
How is he associatedHow is he associated
with the Indian sports?with the Indian sports?
2
94. Who is the 3Who is the 3rdrd
generation and the currentgeneration and the current
flagbearer of this sporting family?flagbearer of this sporting family?
3
97. Designed by Steve Chilton and engineered byDesigned by Steve Chilton and engineered by
Halcrow, this footbridge has a special place in theHalcrow, this footbridge has a special place in the
world of sports. In May 2005, it’s name has beenworld of sports. In May 2005, it’s name has been
decided via an online poll hosted by BBC Five Live.decided via an online poll hosted by BBC Five Live.
Some of the unsuccessful contenders after whom itSome of the unsuccessful contenders after whom it
was to be named, were - Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Bobbywas to be named, were - Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Bobby
Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst and also the 1985 Live AidCharlton, Sir Geoff Hurst and also the 1985 Live Aid
Concert. Finally, it was named after an iconic incidentConcert. Finally, it was named after an iconic incident
which became part of the folklore.which became part of the folklore.
How do we know this footbridge?How do we know this footbridge?
(vis – next two slides)
4
102. 5
Crowd frenzy during the Cricket All Stars match inCrowd frenzy during the Cricket All Stars match in
2015…which team’s home-ground is that?2015…which team’s home-ground is that?
(bigger vis – next slide)
106. Though this gentlemanThough this gentleman
(vis), a noted British, a noted British
politician of his time, lostpolitician of his time, lost
the toss and subsequentlythe toss and subsequently
the chance to getthe chance to get
immortalised, theimmortalised, the
inaugural edition was woninaugural edition was won
by Diomed, owned by him.by Diomed, owned by him.
What was decided at thatWhat was decided at that
all-important toss?all-important toss?
6
108. The naming of Epsom Derby
(The 12th
Earl of Derby won it)
66
109. It’s popularly said that Eva Asderaki has risen higherIt’s popularly said that Eva Asderaki has risen higher
in tennis than any other Greek person in tennisin tennis than any other Greek person in tennis
history. She used to play at junior level, but only as ahistory. She used to play at junior level, but only as a
hobby. Her life changing moment came when she,hobby. Her life changing moment came when she,
along with some other juniors, were asked to doalong with some other juniors, were asked to do
some additional duties during an internationalsome additional duties during an international
tournament that her club hosted.tournament that her club hosted.
How did she create history on 13How did she create history on 13thth
Sep, 2015?Sep, 2015?
(vis – next slide)
7
112. She became the first lady to officiate
the men’s final match in a Grand Slam
77
113. Started 99 years ago, this annual sporting eventStarted 99 years ago, this annual sporting event
designed an unique marketing campaign todesigned an unique marketing campaign to
attract more attention from the players andattract more attention from the players and
audiences. The campaign included the coiningaudiences. The campaign included the coining
of the slogan –of the slogan – Glory’s Last ShotGlory’s Last Shot which waswhich was
eventually changed after protests fromeventually changed after protests from
different quarters.different quarters.
Which event is this?Which event is this?
8
116. 9
Olympic gold medallist John Brendan was notOlympic gold medallist John Brendan was not
allowed to compete at Henley in 1920 which broughtallowed to compete at Henley in 1920 which brought
about lot of negative publicity to the prestigiousabout lot of negative publicity to the prestigious
annual event. It was rumoured that he was debarredannual event. It was rumoured that he was debarred
because he worked in ‘trade’ and ‘tradesmen’ werebecause he worked in ‘trade’ and ‘tradesmen’ were
considered as having an unfair advantage of theirconsidered as having an unfair advantage of their
toned muscular built. But the organisers somewhattoned muscular built. But the organisers somewhat
redeemed themselves when one of John’s popularredeemed themselves when one of John’s popular
family members was invited as the Chief Guest andfamily members was invited as the Chief Guest and
presented the medals at the 1981 edition.presented the medals at the 1981 edition.
Who was that ‘celebrity’ family member of John?Who was that ‘celebrity’ family member of John?
