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• NicknamesNicknames

• Mixed BagMixed Bag

• Mera Bharat MahanMera Bharat Mahan

• Iconic VenuesIconic Venues

• Mixed Bag 2.0Mixed Bag 2.0

• 6 questions. 6 questions. • Each question carries 5 Each question carries 5

marks.marks.• Full house ensure 10 extra. Full house ensure 10 extra.

ClueClue – – Has an Has an enviable record of enviable record of scoring a double scoring a double

century in his final century in his final Test innings as Test innings as

well as picking up well as picking up a wicket with his a wicket with his final delivery in final delivery in

Test cricket.Test cricket.

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups

Aravinda De Silva (nicknamed Aravinda De Silva (nicknamed Mad Max)Mad Max)

ClueClue – – He has won a He has won a record eight European record eight European

Tour Order of Merit titles, Tour Order of Merit titles, including a streak of including a streak of

seven consecutive titles seven consecutive titles from 1993 to 1999. from 1993 to 1999.

ClueClue – – This former Senator is also the author of This former Senator is also the author of seven non-fiction books and hosts a weekly radio seven non-fiction books and hosts a weekly radio show, American Voices, on Sirius Satellite Radio.show, American Voices, on Sirius Satellite Radio.

ClueClue - - Following his break-out performance at the Following his break-out performance at the 2010 FIFA WC, he ranked first in assists in major 2010 FIFA WC, he ranked first in assists in major

European and domestic competitions with 25. In 2012, European and domestic competitions with 25. In 2012, he ranked first in assists in La Liga with 17.he ranked first in assists in La Liga with 17.

ClueClue – – The first, and probably the only one, to pull The first, and probably the only one, to pull off ‘The 900’ trick. One of his forefathers is Henry off ‘The 900’ trick. One of his forefathers is Henry

Hudson (of the Hudson River, Hudson Bay fame).Hudson (of the Hudson River, Hudson Bay fame).

ClueClue – – This 2-time Olympian won a total of 13 This 2-time Olympian won a total of 13 medals at the World Championships (including 5 medals at the World Championships (including 5

golds) and 15 gold medals at the European golds) and 15 gold medals at the European Championships apart from 3 golds in Olympics.Championships apart from 3 golds in Olympics.

ClueClue - - Father was a Father was a handball player. handball player. Younger brother Younger brother

Enzo is part of the Enzo is part of the basketball basketball

programme. His programme. His cousin Maël cousin Maël

Lépicier represents Lépicier represents Congo in football.Congo in football.

ClueClue – – He has won a He has won a record eight European record eight European

Tour Order of Merit titles, Tour Order of Merit titles, including a streak of including a streak of

seven consecutive titles seven consecutive titles from 1993 to 1999. from 1993 to 1999.

1 Colin Montgomery (nicknamed Colin Montgomery (nicknamed

Mrs. Doubtfire)Mrs. Doubtfire)

ClueClue – – This former Senator is also the author of This former Senator is also the author of seven non-fiction books and hosts a weekly radio seven non-fiction books and hosts a weekly radio show, American Voices, on Sirius Satellite Radio.show, American Voices, on Sirius Satellite Radio.

2 Bill Bradley (nicknamed Dollar Bill)Bill Bradley (nicknamed Dollar Bill)

ClueClue - - Following his break-out performance at the Following his break-out performance at the 2010 FIFA WC, he ranked first in assists in major 2010 FIFA WC, he ranked first in assists in major

European and domestic competitions with 25. In 2012, European and domestic competitions with 25. In 2012, he ranked first in assists in La Liga with 17.he ranked first in assists in La Liga with 17.

3 Mesut Ozil (nicknamed Nemo)Mesut Ozil (nicknamed Nemo)

ClueClue – – The first, and probably the only one, to pull The first, and probably the only one, to pull off ‘The 900’ trick. One of his forefathers is Henry off ‘The 900’ trick. One of his forefathers is Henry

Hudson (of the Hudson River, Hudson Bay fame).Hudson (of the Hudson River, Hudson Bay fame).

4 Tony Hawk (nicknamed Birdman)Tony Hawk (nicknamed Birdman)

ClueClue – – This 2-time Olympian won a total of 13 This 2-time Olympian won a total of 13 medals at the World Championships (including 5 medals at the World Championships (including 5

golds) and 15 gold medals at the European golds) and 15 gold medals at the European Championships apart from 3 golds in Olympics.Championships apart from 3 golds in Olympics.

5 Michael Gross (nicknamed Albatross)Michael Gross (nicknamed Albatross)

ClueClue - - Father was a Father was a handball player. handball player. Younger brother Younger brother

Enzo is part of the Enzo is part of the basketball basketball

programme. His programme. His cousin Maël cousin Maël

Lépicier represents Lépicier represents Congo in football.Congo in football.

6 Jo Wilfred TsongaJo Wilfred Tsonga

• 20 questions • Each question carries 10

marks• Infinite Bounce

Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5 questions out of 20

Score : +10 (for a correct one) /-10 (for a wrong one)

To escape the Great Depression, William Henry To escape the Great Depression, William Henry ‘Big Bill’ France Sr. moved to Florida from ‘Big Bill’ France Sr. moved to Florida from

Washington D.C., in 1935. Familiar with the Washington D.C., in 1935. Familiar with the sporting activity in the nearby area, he felt the urge sporting activity in the nearby area, he felt the urge to set up a governing organisation, formulation of to set up a governing organisation, formulation of

rules, a proper schedule and an organized rules, a proper schedule and an organized championship. He began talks with other championship. He began talks with other

influential and interested persons at the Ebony Bar influential and interested persons at the Ebony Bar at the Streamline Hotel in Dec, 1947.at the Streamline Hotel in Dec, 1947.

What resulted?What resulted?

1 NASCARNASCAR

Founded by a group of Founded by a group of cricketers, this club is one cricketers, this club is one of only two clubs to have of only two clubs to have been awarded the FIFA been awarded the FIFA Order of Merit, the other Order of Merit, the other club being Real Madrid. club being Real Madrid. It holds a special place in It holds a special place in

the record books of the record books of football.football.

Which club is this?Which club is this?

2 Sheffield F.C.Sheffield F.C.

Ammu, a Great Indian Hornbill, was chosen as the Ammu, a Great Indian Hornbill, was chosen as the Mascot of the recently concluded National Games Mascot of the recently concluded National Games held at Kerala. The selection of the Great Hornbill held at Kerala. The selection of the Great Hornbill

as the Mascot reflected the concern for conservation as the Mascot reflected the concern for conservation of this nearly-extinct species. of this nearly-extinct species.

But what’s the funda behind choosing a feminine But what’s the funda behind choosing a feminine name of the Games Mascot?name of the Games Mascot?

3 A tribute to the A tribute to the women of Kerala women of Kerala and is a reminder and is a reminder

that Kerala is that Kerala is proud to have a proud to have a

gender ratio which gender ratio which is tilted in favour is tilted in favour of women - the of women - the

only State in India only State in India that can claim that that can claim that

honour. honour.

Considered to be one of the Considered to be one of the best power hitters of the dead best power hitters of the dead

ball era, Wally Pipp is now ball era, Wally Pipp is now best remembered for best remembered for

something else. It happened something else. It happened because of his ill-health and because of his ill-health and

he ultimately, had to sign for a he ultimately, had to sign for a new team to ressurect new team to ressurect

his careerhis career. .

What was the story? What was the story?

4 According to a popular legend, just According to a popular legend, just before a match, Pipp dropped himself before a match, Pipp dropped himself

out due to a headache. His replacement out due to a headache. His replacement Lou Gehrig stopped after playing 2130 Lou Gehrig stopped after playing 2130

games consecutively. Pipp ultimately left games consecutively. Pipp ultimately left Yankees and joined Cincinnati Reds. Yankees and joined Cincinnati Reds.

Who is expressing her feelings after being Who is expressing her feelings after being selected as the latest swimsuit model of the selected as the latest swimsuit model of the

Sports Illustrated? Sports Illustrated? (link removed)(link removed)

5 Caroline WozniakyCaroline Wozniaky

In response to international condemnation, In response to international condemnation, human elements were banned since the early part human elements were banned since the early part

of 2000s. Instead, they of 2000s. Instead, they (vis) (vis) are being used. are being used.

Put funda.Put funda.

6 Robotic Jockeys used in Camel Racing Robotic Jockeys used in Camel Racing

in Arab nationsin Arab nations

Ending the 260 year old tradition, The Royal & Ancient Ending the 260 year old tradition, The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews has recently announced its first Golf Club of St. Andrews has recently announced its first

7 female members. The list includes –7 female members. The list includes –

1. Laura Davies 1. Laura Davies (winner of 4 Majors);(winner of 4 Majors);2. Belle Robertson 2. Belle Robertson (Women Golfer of the Year 3 times);(Women Golfer of the Year 3 times);3. Renee Powell 3. Renee Powell (only the 2(only the 2ndnd black-player to compete on the black-player to compete on the LPGA Tour);LPGA Tour);4. Lally Segard 4. Lally Segard (won 14 titles before becoming President of the (won 14 titles before becoming President of the World Amateur Golf Council);World Amateur Golf Council);5. Louise Suggs 5. Louise Suggs (co-founder of LPGA) (co-founder of LPGA) & & 6. Annika Sorenstam 6. Annika Sorenstam (winner of 10 Majors)(winner of 10 Majors)..

Which former Olympian and an IOC Member (who Which former Olympian and an IOC Member (who hasn’t played golf competitively) completes this list? hasn’t played golf competitively) completes this list?

7 Princess AnnePrincess Anne

The flagbearer of Belarus The flagbearer of Belarus at the 2004 Summer at the 2004 Summer

Olympics also performed Olympics also performed the Judge’s Oath at the the Judge’s Oath at the 1980 edition. Despite all 1980 edition. Despite all

these, he has a very these, he has a very special place in the world special place in the world

of sports.of sports.

Who am I talking about?Who am I talking about?

Aleksandr Medved – first wrestler to Aleksandr Medved – first wrestler to win three Olympic gold medals in three win three Olympic gold medals in three

consecutive gamesconsecutive games

The 17The 17thth Service Battalion of the Middlesex Service Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment who among many gallant wartime Regiment who among many gallant wartime

activities also fought in the Battle of Somme in activities also fought in the Battle of Somme in WWI. The core of the battalion, comprising Walter WWI. The core of the battalion, comprising Walter

Tull, Vivian Westwood, Tommy Lonsdale and Tull, Vivian Westwood, Tommy Lonsdale and others, were assembled by A.C. Doyle.others, were assembled by A.C. Doyle.

What was the most popular nickname given to What was the most popular nickname given to this group of men?this group of men?

(vis of the recruitment poster – next slide)(vis of the recruitment poster – next slide)

9 Football BattalionFootball Battalion

On whose life this forthcoming biopic is being On whose life this forthcoming biopic is being made?made?

Prithipal SinghPrithipal Singh10

After cracking a vertebra and spending nine After cracking a vertebra and spending nine months in a neck brace, X returned to months in a neck brace, X returned to

swimming despite the repeated advice of swimming despite the repeated advice of doctors to give up the sport. X competed at the doctors to give up the sport. X competed at the 1986 World Championships in Madrid, winning 1986 World Championships in Madrid, winning

four gold and two silver medals.four gold and two silver medals.

Who is this braveheart?Who is this braveheart?

Kristine OttoKristine Otto11

Pro-wrestler Charles Wright made his ring debut as Pro-wrestler Charles Wright made his ring debut as Papa Shango during the 1992 edition of Superstars, Papa Shango during the 1992 edition of Superstars,

defeating Dale Wolfe. The character of Papa defeating Dale Wolfe. The character of Papa Shango carried a skull to the ring and claimed to Shango carried a skull to the ring and claimed to

have ‘cast spells’ on his opponents. have ‘cast spells’ on his opponents.

Being voted the ‘Worst Gimmick’ and the ‘Most Being voted the ‘Worst Gimmick’ and the ‘Most Embarrassing Wrestler’ in the Wrestling Observer Embarrassing Wrestler’ in the Wrestling Observer

Newsletter in 1992, on which fictional character was Newsletter in 1992, on which fictional character was the appearance of Papa Shango based? the appearance of Papa Shango based?

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

Baron Samedi of ‘Live and Let Die’Baron Samedi of ‘Live and Let Die’12

The lady dancing in this classic SD Burman The lady dancing in this classic SD Burman composition from the movie ‘Talash’, was popular composition from the movie ‘Talash’, was popular Parsi actress Madhumati (real name Hutoxi). Her Parsi actress Madhumati (real name Hutoxi). Her

association with today’s quiz is through her brother association with today’s quiz is through her brother who along with another gentleman was part of who along with another gentleman was part of

something ‘first’ (arguably) in a particular sports in something ‘first’ (arguably) in a particular sports in 1986. 1986.

Name Hutoxi’s wellknown brother. Name Hutoxi’s wellknown brother. (link removed) (link removed)

Piloo ReporterPiloo Reporter13

Namesake of a frontline Indian politician, this Namesake of a frontline Indian politician, this golfer has represented India in the 1998 Asian golfer has represented India in the 1998 Asian

Games and the 2003 World Cup. His wife, Games and the 2003 World Cup. His wife, Chitra has also represented India in volleyball.Chitra has also represented India in volleyball.

Name this sportsman whose sister is pretty well Name this sportsman whose sister is pretty well known in the entertainment industry.known in the entertainment industry.

Digvijay SinghDigvijay Singh14

As per the buzz on the As per the buzz on the social media, ‘social media, ‘Roger - the Roger - the

Alien’ Alien’ from the adult from the adult animated sitcom animated sitcom

American Dad!, attracted American Dad!, attracted a lot of attention of the a lot of attention of the sports fanatics after an sports fanatics after an

event which took place at event which took place at the International Space the International Space

Station in Oct, 2014.Station in Oct, 2014.

Why? Why?

Logo of 2018 World CupLogo of 2018 World Cup15

Three-time World Series Champion, NLCS MVP, World Series MVP

Winner of the heavyweight title of the Amateur Winner of the heavyweight title of the Amateur Boxing Association of England in 1891, he later Boxing Association of England in 1891, he later

became the first Honorary Secretary of became the first Honorary Secretary of the AIBA in 1920. His contribution to the the AIBA in 1920. His contribution to the

amateur boxing amateur boxing was immense.was immense.

How is he still being remembered?How is he still being remembered?(Clue – next slide)(Clue – next slide)

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Val Barker TrophyVal Barker Trophy

Chosen as part of the 75th anniversary Chosen as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the team, Steely McBeam is celebrations of the team, Steely McBeam is

basically the opposite of everything that makes a basically the opposite of everything that makes a good mascot — he’s not cuddly or approachable good mascot — he’s not cuddly or approachable

or well-liked by fans or a part of the team’s history or well-liked by fans or a part of the team’s history or tradition. or tradition.

Which team’s Which team’s mascot is he?mascot is he?

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Pittsburg SteelersPittsburg Steelers

One of the founders of Torino FC, he was One of the founders of Torino FC, he was employed by Pirelli as a management staff for a employed by Pirelli as a management staff for a

brief period of time. He also worked as a brief period of time. He also worked as a journalist for the sports journal journalist for the sports journal StampaStampa and and

covered the 1950 World Cup. But his covered the 1950 World Cup. But his achievements during the in-between years achievements during the in-between years

placed him in record books.placed him in record books.

Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

Vittorio PozzoVittorio Pozzo18

The latest book by Ian Brayshaw, The latest book by Ian Brayshaw, The Miracle MatchThe Miracle Match tells about the Gillette Cup semi-final between WA & tells about the Gillette Cup semi-final between WA &

Queensland played at Perth Queensland played at Perth on 12 Dec, 1976. on 12 Dec, 1976.

WA batted first and made 77 in 22.5 overs. 5 batsmen WA batted first and made 77 in 22.5 overs. 5 batsmen (including Kim Hughes and Rodney Marsh) failed to (including Kim Hughes and Rodney Marsh) failed to score. In reply, Queensland were routed for 62 in 20.3 score. In reply, Queensland were routed for 62 in 20.3

overs. MoM D. Lillee took overs. MoM D. Lillee took 4 for 21. 4 for 21.

Which WA batsman top scored in Which WA batsman top scored in that epic match?that epic match?

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Ric CharlesworthRic Charlesworth

In the Open era, they are the only players to In the Open era, they are the only players to ‘Win a Dinner Set’.‘Win a Dinner Set’.

What did they achieve?What did they achieve?

Achieved a career Grand Slam and a Achieved a career Grand Slam and a runner-up finish at each of the four runner-up finish at each of the four

Grand Slam tournamentsGrand Slam tournaments

Who is the Who is the ‘Kaptaan’ ‘Kaptaan’ referred to in this movie?referred to in this movie?Q.

Imran KhanImran KhanA.

How would you How would you musicallymusically connect these connect these sportsmen?sportsmen?

MozartMozartA.

In the 2007 French movie ‘Asterix at the Olympic In the 2007 French movie ‘Asterix at the Olympic Games’ - Michael Schumacher appeared as Games’ - Michael Schumacher appeared as

Schumix, Jean Todt acted as Le patron de Shumix, Schumix, Jean Todt acted as Le patron de Shumix, Zinedine Zidane acted as Numerodis & Tony Zinedine Zidane acted as Numerodis & Tony

Parker acted as Tonus Parker.Parker acted as Tonus Parker.

Which former World No. 1 appeared as Amelix?Which former World No. 1 appeared as Amelix?

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Amelie MauresmoAmelie Mauresmo

The crowd was watching the match between which The crowd was watching the match between which two fighters?two fighters?

Md. Ali & SupermanMd. Ali & SupermanA.

• 7 questions • Differential scoring

* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it right

The father of Raag, a musical prodigy and Jazz The father of Raag, a musical prodigy and Jazz runs a travel agency in Ahmedabad and Mumbai runs a travel agency in Ahmedabad and Mumbai

called Raag Travels. called Raag Travels.

How is he better known to us? How is he better known to us?

Raag Jazz

If she is the second lady If she is the second lady (vis) (vis) to achieve a to achieve a particular feat, who is the first lady in this list?particular feat, who is the first lady in this list?(The lady in the vis. also repeated her feat in 1993)

In a rare honour, a book titled – ‘Turbaned In a rare honour, a book titled – ‘Turbaned Tornado’, was formally released in the Attlee Tornado’, was formally released in the Attlee

Room of Britain’s House of Lords on 7 July 2011 Room of Britain’s House of Lords on 7 July 2011 by Lord Anthony Young.by Lord Anthony Young.

Who is the subject of the book? Who is the subject of the book?

India’s last gold in Olympic Hockey came in India’s last gold in Olympic Hockey came in the much-boycotted Moscow Olympics in 1980.the much-boycotted Moscow Olympics in 1980.

In the final, India defeated Spain (4-3) in a In the final, India defeated Spain (4-3) in a thrilling contest. thrilling contest.

Beating the earlier record of Udham Singh of Beating the earlier record of Udham Singh of scoring 15 goals in the 1956 Melbourne Games, scoring 15 goals in the 1956 Melbourne Games, which centre forward created a new record by which centre forward created a new record by

scoring 16 goals in that tournament?scoring 16 goals in that tournament?

With whom would you connect these three With whom would you connect these three gentlemen?gentlemen?

Great-granddaughter of the first Commander-Great-granddaughter of the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshall in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshall

K.M. Cariappa, is making India proud through K.M. Cariappa, is making India proud through her sporting achievements. her sporting achievements.

Identify this lady, crowned the youngest Senior Identify this lady, crowned the youngest Senior National Champion at the age of 14 who is also National Champion at the age of 14 who is also

referred to as the referred to as the Sania Mirza of her sportsSania Mirza of her sports..

This statue, unveiled at the courtyard of the This statue, unveiled at the courtyard of the ‘school’ established in 1925 near Roshanara Bagh in ‘school’ established in 1925 near Roshanara Bagh in

North Delhi is of a legendary coach whose wards North Delhi is of a legendary coach whose wards have won medals aplenty.have won medals aplenty.

Name this Dronacharya Award winning legend.Name this Dronacharya Award winning legend.(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

The father of Raag, a musical prodigy and Jazz The father of Raag, a musical prodigy and Jazz runs a travel agency in Ahmedabad and Mumbai runs a travel agency in Ahmedabad and Mumbai

called Raag Travels. called Raag Travels.

How is he better known to us? How is he better known to us?

Raag Jazz

1 Geet SethiGeet Sethi

If she is the second lady If she is the second lady (vis) (vis) to achieve a to achieve a particular feat, who is the first lady in this list?particular feat, who is the first lady in this list?(The lady in the vis. also repeated her feat in 1993)

2 Bachendri PalBachendri Pal

In a rare honour, a book titled – ‘Turbaned In a rare honour, a book titled – ‘Turbaned Tornado’, was formally released in the Attlee Tornado’, was formally released in the Attlee

Room of Britain’s House of Lords on 7 July 2011 Room of Britain’s House of Lords on 7 July 2011 by Lord Anthony Young.by Lord Anthony Young.

Who is the subject of the book? Who is the subject of the book?

3 Fauja SinghFauja Singh

India’s last gold in Olympic Hockey came in India’s last gold in Olympic Hockey came in the much-boycotted Moscow Olympics in 1980.the much-boycotted Moscow Olympics in 1980.

In the final, India defeated Spain (4-3) in a In the final, India defeated Spain (4-3) in a thrilling contest. thrilling contest.

Beating the earlier record of Udham Singh of Beating the earlier record of Udham Singh of scoring 15 goals in the 1956 Melbourne Games, scoring 15 goals in the 1956 Melbourne Games, which centre forward created a new record by which centre forward created a new record by

scoring 16 goals in that tournament?scoring 16 goals in that tournament?

4 Surinder Singh SodhiSurinder Singh Sodhi

With whom would you connect these three With whom would you connect these three gentlemen?gentlemen?

5 Chetan SharmaChetan Sharma

Great-granddaughter of the first Commander-Great-granddaughter of the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshall in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshall

K.M. Cariappa, is making India proud through K.M. Cariappa, is making India proud through her sporting achievements. her sporting achievements.

Identify this lady, crowned the youngest Senior Identify this lady, crowned the youngest Senior National Champion at the age of 14 who is also National Champion at the age of 14 who is also

referred to as the referred to as the Sania Mirza of her sportsSania Mirza of her sports..

6 Joshna ChinappaJoshna Chinappa

This statue, unveiled at the courtyard of the This statue, unveiled at the courtyard of the ‘school’ established in 1925 near Roshanara Bagh in ‘school’ established in 1925 near Roshanara Bagh in

North Delhi is of a legendary coach whose wards North Delhi is of a legendary coach whose wards have won medals aplenty.have won medals aplenty.

Name this Dronacharya Award winning legend.Name this Dronacharya Award winning legend.(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

7 Guru HanumanGuru Hanuman

• 6 questions. 6 questions. • Each question carries 5 Each question carries 5

marks.marks.• Full house ensure 10 extra. Full house ensure 10 extra.

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace

1 Stamford BridgeStamford Bridge

2 Red FortRed Fort

3 Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden

4 ColosseumColosseum

All England Croquet & Lawn Tennis ClubAll England Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club

6 MCGMCG

• 20 questions • Each question carries 10

marks• Infinite Bounce

Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5 questions out of 20

Score : +10 (for a correct one) /-10 (for a wrong one)

Identify the footballer from his tattoos who Identify the footballer from his tattoos who became the youngest player to reach 100 caps became the youngest player to reach 100 caps

for his country in 2013.for his country in 2013.

Sergio RamosSergio RamosA.

This young Indian hockey player is attracting This young Indian hockey player is attracting lot of attention in the ongoing HIL. Whenever lot of attention in the ongoing HIL. Whenever his name is announced in the public address his name is announced in the public address

system, the crowd starts to cheer.system, the crowd starts to cheer.

Why his name evoke Why his name evoke such an amusing such an amusing response from response from the crowd?the crowd?

Santa SinghSanta SinghA.

In late 2014, an Asian player (nicknamed In late 2014, an Asian player (nicknamed Tuk Tuk TukTuk, for his playing style) equalled X’s world , for his playing style) equalled X’s world record, playing in a very unlikely manner. X record, playing in a very unlikely manner. X

achieved that feat in 1986 on a ground where most achieved that feat in 1986 on a ground where most of the ground staff were inmates from the local of the ground staff were inmates from the local

prison where his father retired as a prison where his father retired as a prison warden. prison warden.

Who is X? And also, which record am I talking Who is X? And also, which record am I talking about?about?

1 X = Viv Richards; record for scoring X = Viv Richards; record for scoring fastest hundred in a test (in 56 balls)fastest hundred in a test (in 56 balls)

Presently one of the best in the world, she has Presently one of the best in the world, she has an unique record of winning medals in 6 major an unique record of winning medals in 6 major tournaments (Golds in 2003 World Cup and 3 tournaments (Golds in 2003 World Cup and 3 UEFA European Championships in 1997, 2001 UEFA European Championships in 1997, 2001 & 2005 and Bronzes in 2000 & 2004 Olympics) & 2005 and Bronzes in 2000 & 2004 Olympics)

as a reserve player without having appeared in a as a reserve player without having appeared in a single game. single game.

Name her.Name her.(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

2 Nadine AngererNadine Angerer

X started her career partnering Nancy Reno. X started her career partnering Nancy Reno. But after not so successful results, X teamed up But after not so successful results, X teamed up with Holly McPeak. After completing the 2000 with Holly McPeak. After completing the 2000 season with McPeak, X’s destiny unfolded after season with McPeak, X’s destiny unfolded after

X met Y. The rest is history.X met Y. The rest is history.

Who are X & Y?Who are X & Y?

3 Misty May & Kerry WalshMisty May & Kerry Walsh

Taken on August 2007, it is a rare shot of an Taken on August 2007, it is a rare shot of an Olympic gold medallist (X) of pre-Independent Olympic gold medallist (X) of pre-Independent India with an Olympic gold medallist of newly India with an Olympic gold medallist of newly

independent India. independent India.

Identify the Kolkata-born Olympian (X) who is Identify the Kolkata-born Olympian (X) who is seen in this pic. with Balbir Singh Sr.seen in this pic. with Balbir Singh Sr.

(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

4 Joseph GalibardyJoseph Galibardy

Ms. Anu Peshawaria Ms. Anu Peshawaria (vis)(vis), an attorney of repute, won , an attorney of repute, won the national tennis championship thrice in ‘70s. She the national tennis championship thrice in ‘70s. She

also represented India at the Asian Games and also represented India at the Asian Games and Wimbledon. Experts believed that her elder sister (X) Wimbledon. Experts believed that her elder sister (X)

was a far better player than Anu. As the junior national was a far better player than Anu. As the junior national champion, (X) was also eligible for entry to the champion, (X) was also eligible for entry to the

Wimbledon, but was not given the chance Wimbledon, but was not given the chance to participate because of the dirty politics of the to participate because of the dirty politics of the

federation.federation.

Who is the elder sister Who is the elder sister of Anu Peshawarof Anu Peshawaria?ia?

5 Kiran BediKiran Bedi

Which unfortunate on-field incident was Which unfortunate on-field incident was umpire Fred Goodall referring to? umpire Fred Goodall referring to?

(link removed)(link removed)

6 Colin Croft pushing incidentColin Croft pushing incident

Probably one of the best statues in UK, it has Probably one of the best statues in UK, it has been installed at the Britannia Stadium.been installed at the Britannia Stadium.

What’s so special about these statues?What’s so special about these statues?

7 The three figures depict The The three figures depict The

Evolution of Sir Stanley MathewsEvolution of Sir Stanley Mathews

This versatile performer has released 20 albums, This versatile performer has released 20 albums, in a number of languages - including in a number of languages - including

Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Taiwanese and Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Taiwanese and English, since 1984. He also recorded a song in English, since 1984. He also recorded a song in

2007 to mark the one-year countdown to the 2007 to mark the one-year countdown to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Identify him.Identify him. (link removed)(link removed)

8 Jackie ChanJackie Chan

The first of these food-items were made by Amarjit The first of these food-items were made by Amarjit Tibb, who was inspired by the wraps he sampled in Tibb, who was inspired by the wraps he sampled in Beirut in the late 1960’s. He and his wife came up Beirut in the late 1960’s. He and his wife came up

with a zingy masala, succulent filling and soft naan with a zingy masala, succulent filling and soft naan to make it. Soon other eateries in the adjoining area to make it. Soon other eateries in the adjoining area

came up with their own versions. came up with their own versions.

What is it doing in a sports quiz?What is it doing in a sports quiz?

9 Frankie, named after Frank WorrellFrankie, named after Frank Worrell

In 1985, Olympic gold-medallist Lynette Woodard In 1985, Olympic gold-medallist Lynette Woodard made history when she signed the contract to made history when she signed the contract to

become the first female member of become the first female member of a professional team.a professional team.

Which team did she join?Which team did she join?

Harlem GlobetrottersHarlem Globetrotters10

What superlative nickname was given to the US What superlative nickname was given to the US Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team that won Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team that won

the first ever Gold Medal for the USA in the the first ever Gold Medal for the USA in the Women’s Team Competition at the Women’s Team Competition at the

1996 Atlanta Olympics? 1996 Atlanta Olympics? (The members were Shannon Miller, Dominique (The members were Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, Amy Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, Amy

Chow, Amanda Borden and Jaycie Phelps)Chow, Amanda Borden and Jaycie Phelps)

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Magnificient SevenMagnificient Seven

What has been blacked out here? What has been blacked out here? Q.

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Identify the Identify the swimming swimming

sensation, who had sensation, who had a very brief but a very brief but

prodigious career, prodigious career, featured in this featured in this

Arena Swimsuit ad Arena Swimsuit ad alongwith Mark alongwith Mark

Spitz. Spitz.

Shane GouldShane Gould11

At the 2001 Super Bowl, X and a few of his friends At the 2001 Super Bowl, X and a few of his friends collected on their 28-to-1 pre-season bet that the collected on their 28-to-1 pre-season bet that the Ravens would win it all. X’s gang took home $ Ravens would win it all. X’s gang took home $ 560,000. In another case, X and his friend, Las 560,000. In another case, X and his friend, Las Vegas gambler Billy Walters reportedly bought Vegas gambler Billy Walters reportedly bought Clorox stock just before investor Carl Icahn’s Clorox stock just before investor Carl Icahn’s

takeover bid sent the stock price soaring in 2011. takeover bid sent the stock price soaring in 2011.

Who is this sportstar who has an uncanny knack of Who is this sportstar who has an uncanny knack of going against the law, just for going against the law, just for a kicka kick??

Phil MickelsonPhil Mickelson12

Gandaberunda, a mythical two-headed bird, is Gandaberunda, a mythical two-headed bird, is said to be the physical form displayed by said to be the physical form displayed by

Narasimha Avatar of Lord Vishnu. It had been Narasimha Avatar of Lord Vishnu. It had been used in the crests and official seals of the used in the crests and official seals of the

Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Kadambas, Wadeyars and Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Kadambas, Wadeyars and other royal dynasties.other royal dynasties.

Presently, where would one find this Presently, where would one find this mythical bird? mythical bird?

In the Crest of Bengaluru FCIn the Crest of Bengaluru FC13

These are some of the quotes of this legendary These are some of the quotes of this legendary coach coach (vis of his statue – next slide) (vis of his statue – next slide) :---:---

* * “When you pull on that jersey, the name on “When you pull on that jersey, the name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back” one on the back” & & * * “You know, Willie Wonka said it best: we are “You know, Willie Wonka said it best: we are the makers of dreams, the dreamers of dreams”the makers of dreams, the dreamers of dreams”..

Which Which seemingly impossible seemingly impossible task did he famously task did he famously inspire to make possible?inspire to make possible?

Miracle on IceMiracle on Ice14

As a child in 1944, he survived the Bergen-Belsen As a child in 1944, he survived the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp; as an athlete, he survived the Concentration Camp; as an athlete, he survived the 1972 Munich massacre where 11 of his teammates 1972 Munich massacre where 11 of his teammates

were murdered in the next room. Along the way, he were murdered in the next room. Along the way, he survived the German blitzkreig on his home in survived the German blitzkreig on his home in

Belgrade and hid from Nazi soldiers hunting Jews Belgrade and hid from Nazi soldiers hunting Jews in Budapest.in Budapest.

Identify the two-time Olympian who still holds the Identify the two-time Olympian who still holds the world record in the 50-Mile Walk (7:32:50), created world record in the 50-Mile Walk (7:32:50), created

in 1972.in 1972.

Shaul LadanyShaul Ladany15

This noted musician got embroiled into a big This noted musician got embroiled into a big sporting controversy in 2014. sporting controversy in 2014.

Put funda. Put funda.

Vanessa Mae represented Thailand at the 2014 Vanessa Mae represented Thailand at the 2014 Winter Olympics as an Alpine Skier with the name Winter Olympics as an Alpine Skier with the name

Vanessa Vanakorn. On 10 July 2014 four Vanessa Vanakorn. On 10 July 2014 four Slovenian ski competition organizers were each Slovenian ski competition organizers were each handed four-year bans because of the supposedly handed four-year bans because of the supposedly

fixed Olympics qualifications races for the Thai ski fixed Olympics qualifications races for the Thai ski team in January 2014 – with the only goal to team in January 2014 – with the only goal to

successfully qualify Vanessa Mae.successfully qualify Vanessa Mae.

They are the only three recipients of the Arjuna They are the only three recipients of the Arjuna Award in which sports?Award in which sports?

S.No.S.No. YearYear NameName

11 19751975 Amar SinghAmar Singh

22 1978-791978-79 Ms. M. MahapatraMs. M. Mahapatra

33 19831983 A. R. RathnaA. R. Rathna

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V. Anand was declared the winner of the V. Anand was declared the winner of the London Chess Classic in 2014 despite finishing London Chess Classic in 2014 despite finishing tied with Vladimir Kramnik and Anish Giri. All tied with Vladimir Kramnik and Anish Giri. All

three of them scored 7 points each.three of them scored 7 points each.

Why was Anand declared the champion? Why was Anand declared the champion?

All three of them had won 1 game (3 All three of them had won 1 game (3 points) and drew three games (1 point) points) and drew three games (1 point)

each. But Anand was declared winner as each. But Anand was declared winner as he won with the black pieces. he won with the black pieces.

X was appointed the Managing Director of the X was appointed the Managing Director of the Cinzano, a soft-drinks company and Azzura, the Cinzano, a soft-drinks company and Azzura, the first Italian yatch to take part in the America’s first Italian yatch to take part in the America’s

Cup, while also presiding over the Juventus FC. Cup, while also presiding over the Juventus FC. He was also appointed the Director of the He was also appointed the Director of the

publishing company Itedi. But, X, is primarily publishing company Itedi. But, X, is primarily known for another high-profile post which he known for another high-profile post which he

relinquished in Sep, 2014. relinquished in Sep, 2014.

Who/what is being talked about?Who/what is being talked about?

Luca di Montezemolo & the Team Luca di Montezemolo & the Team Principal of Ferrari F1 teamPrincipal of Ferrari F1 team

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (commonly The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (commonly called the Metrodome) was once the home of the called the Metrodome) was once the home of the

NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, MLB’s Minnesota Twins NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, MLB’s Minnesota Twins and NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Its the only and NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Its the only

stadium to have hosted a Super Bowl (1992), World stadium to have hosted a Super Bowl (1992), World Series (1987, 1991) and MLB All-Star Game (1985).Series (1987, 1991) and MLB All-Star Game (1985).

What is its connection with IIEST, Shibpur?What is its connection with IIEST, Shibpur?

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