The Sports Quiz
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 Dit Clapper (1947)
 Maurice Richard (1961)
 Ted Lindsay (1966)
 Red Kelly (1969)
 Terry Sawchuk(1971)
 Jean Beliveau (1972)
 Gordie Howe (1972)
 Bobby Orr(1979)
 Mario Lemieux (1997)
 Wayne Gretzky (1999).
 The players of NHL can be inducted into the
Hall of Fame only after they have retired for 3
years. But these 10 players were inducted
into the Hall of Fame before 3 years after
their retirement.
 The word ‘X’ is used in the name of a famous
championship played in North America.
However, football fans know about the word
‘X’, as a landmark which is used to divide the
stadiums of the Merseyside clubs, Liverpool
and Everton. X is also the name of the 6th
governor general of Canada.
 The 2008 Singapore grand prix involved and
incident called crash gate, where 2 drivers
were involved.They were team mates, one of
them crashed in order to provide a sporting
advantage to his team mate.The team mate
who gained the advantage was Fernando
Alonso, name the other team mate, who also
happens to be a son of former world
champion.
 X andY are a couple.They both play “similar”
sports. X ,the husband, who has 1 olympic,1
world championship and 2 indoor world
championships.Y, the wife, she however has
only silver medal in theWC to her name.They
belong to different countries.
• The playing surface is a rectangular area ,
carefully prepared to be as flat and level as
possible, 146 to 150 feet (45 to 46 m) in length
by 14.5 to 16.5 feet (4.4 to 5.0 m) in width.
The shorter borders of the surface are called
the "backboards". Because of the elongated
shape, several surfaces may be laid out side by
side in the same arena, allowing multiple
games to be played simultaneously.
 Alex Hales hit 11 fours and six sixes in his 64-
ball innings scoring 116 to , against Sri Lanka
in theT20 world Cup. He became the first
English man to score a century in
internationalT20. Previously, 2 English
players had scored 99, both in the year 2012.
One was Hales himself.
 Who was the other one?
 The Sialkot match
The teams moved to Sialkot for the second ODI.Gavaskar had pulled out of the
match, which meant that Amarnath would lead India for the only time in his
career. Zaheer won the toss and put India in.
For once Patil was reduced to a spectator asVengsarkar dominated the Pakistan
attack. Runs came thick and fast;Vengsarkar was particularly harsh onTauseef
Ahmed and Naqqash, and when Naved Anjum was brought on, 10 runs were
taken of his first over.
The pair added 143 before Patil was bowled by Naqqash for an 83-ball 59.
Amarnath held himself back and promoted Shastri;Vengsarkar eventually fell
short of a well-deserved hundred, finishing unbeaten on a 102-ball 94. India
finished their scheduled 40 overs.
But the match was immediately called off, as was the tour (which included the
third ODI at Peshawar and the thirdTest at Karachi).The squad returned to India.
The Quotes Round
 The quotes by sports personality will be
shown
 Id the sports personality
 +5 for every correct answer per slide
 If all the answers are correct then +25 (+5
Bonus) = +30 marks will be given
 No negative marking
 No part points
 Pressure is always a part of a racing driver's
life, but my father helped me a lot on my way
to becoming a F1 driver.
 When I die, don’t bring me to the hospital.
Take me to Anfield, I was born here and will
die here.
 Some people think that if their opponent
plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I
don't.You have to be merciless.
 Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is
magical, but in reality there is no magic.
Magic is fiction and football is real.
 As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats
me, for sure.
 Pressure is always a part of a racing driver's
life, but my father helped me a lot on my way
to becoming a F1 driver.
 Pressure is always a part of a racing driver's
life, but my father helped me a lot on my way
to becoming a F1 driver.
 When I die, don’t bring me to the hospital.
Take me to Anfield, I was born here and will
die here.
 When I die, don’t bring me to the hospital.
Take me to Anfield, I was born here and will
die here.
 Some people think that if their opponent
plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I
don't.You have to be merciless.
 Some people think that if their opponent
plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I
don't.You have to be merciless.
 Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is
magical, but in reality there is no magic.
Magic is fiction and football is real.
 Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is
magical, but in reality there is no magic.
Magic is fiction and football is real.
 As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats
me, for sure.
 As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats
me, for sure.
+10 ONTHE BOUNCE
+10/-10 ONTHE POUNCE
INFINITE POUNCE PERTEAM
 The 1908 Olympics Games in London became
known as the Olympics where
communication was incredibly poor. Because
the Imperial Russian OlympicTeam arrived in
London 12 days too late for the games.
 What was the reason?
 Europe was using the Gregorian calendar at
that time and Russia was using the Julian
calendar.
 Both having difference of 10 days.
 According to Encyclopædia Britannica, X was
first played in Persia (Iran) at dates given from
the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD. But
the modern game, though formalized and
popularized by the British, is derived
from Manipur where the game was known as
'Sagol Kangjei’.The oldest X ground in the
world is the Imphal X Ground in Manipur
State.The first X club was established in the
town of Silchar in Assam, India, in 1834.
One of the most closest
Races in the history
Of swimming was the
100m butterfly at 2008
Beijing Olympics.The
man on the left is Phelps.
He came first in the race,
however, it was alleged
that the guy on
The right in the image
Touched the wall first.
 This year’s Laureus Breakthough of the year
was awarded to a 20 year old from Spain,
who won the world championship in his
sport. Apparently, he has also won the world
championship in 3 different forms of the
sport.
 TheWimbledon is a 2-week tournament, and
the “Middle Sunday” is usually a rest day.
However, there has been a “People’s Sunday”
on 3 occasions,1991, 1997 and 2004.
 What exactly is this “People’s Sunday”?
 Rain has forced play on the Middle Sunday
three times, in 1991, 1997 and 2004. On each
of these occasions,Wimbledon staged a
"People's Sunday", with unreserved seating
and readily available, inexpensive tickets,
allowing those with more limited means to sit
on the show courts. If the tournament is not
completed by the end of the second Sunday,
all remaining matches are postponed until
"People's Monday".
[video removed]
 At the 2006 Commonwealth Games,Ohuruogu
missed out on a gold medal due to a mix-up caused by
other members of her team. She ran the final leg in
the 4 x 400 m relay for England, where the team
finished over a second ahead of Australia, with
Ohuruogu pulling away at the end. However after the
race the Australians were awarded the gold medal,
after they protested that the English team had
breached IAAF Rule 170 earlier in the race. Australian
winner Jana Pittman offered the England team her
gold medal, stating "They set the fastest time of the
day and England are the winners of the race".
 Athletes, before receiving and/or after
handing over the baton, should keep in their
lanes or maintain position until the course is
clear to avoid obstruction to other athletes.
 _____:The Inside Story of the BoyWho
Became a Legend
 _______:The Obsession for Perfection
 ______: An Intimate Portrait OfThe KidWho
Became King
 ______:The Making of theWorld's Greatest
New Number 10
The Record Breaking Round
 The venue and date of the sport is given
 You have to identify that which record was
broken on that date at that place
 +5 for every correct answer
 If all the answers are correct then +25 (+5
Bonus) = +30 marks will be given
 No negative marking
Donestk, Ukraine
London, United Kingdom
[hint given: middle distance running, mens]
Berlin, Germany
Rome, Italy
Hint: again middle distance, men’s
Zurich, Switzerland
Hint: Field event, long standing
record
 Renaud Lavillenie sets PoleVaultWorld
Record of 6.16m
London, United Kingdom
 David Rudisha Breaking the 800m record
Berlin, Germany
 Usain Bolt – 100m
Rome, Italy
 Hicham El Guerrouj – 1500m
Zurich, Switzerland
 Yelena Isinbayeva – PoleVault
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Mind Palace Sports quiz finals 2014 at LDCE

  • 1.
  • 2.
     SRIKANT NAIR(LIVERPOOL FAN)  PARMAR(BARCELONA FAN)  PREETHAVIJAYAN(A GIRLWHOWATCHES SPORTS OCASSIONALLY)!!!
  • 3.
    +10 ONTHE BOUNCE +10/-10ONTHE POUNCE INFINITE POUNCE PERTEAM
  • 4.
     Dit Clapper(1947)  Maurice Richard (1961)  Ted Lindsay (1966)  Red Kelly (1969)  Terry Sawchuk(1971)  Jean Beliveau (1972)  Gordie Howe (1972)  Bobby Orr(1979)  Mario Lemieux (1997)  Wayne Gretzky (1999).
  • 6.
     The playersof NHL can be inducted into the Hall of Fame only after they have retired for 3 years. But these 10 players were inducted into the Hall of Fame before 3 years after their retirement.
  • 7.
     The word‘X’ is used in the name of a famous championship played in North America. However, football fans know about the word ‘X’, as a landmark which is used to divide the stadiums of the Merseyside clubs, Liverpool and Everton. X is also the name of the 6th governor general of Canada.
  • 10.
     The 2008Singapore grand prix involved and incident called crash gate, where 2 drivers were involved.They were team mates, one of them crashed in order to provide a sporting advantage to his team mate.The team mate who gained the advantage was Fernando Alonso, name the other team mate, who also happens to be a son of former world champion.
  • 13.
     X andYare a couple.They both play “similar” sports. X ,the husband, who has 1 olympic,1 world championship and 2 indoor world championships.Y, the wife, she however has only silver medal in theWC to her name.They belong to different countries.
  • 16.
    • The playingsurface is a rectangular area , carefully prepared to be as flat and level as possible, 146 to 150 feet (45 to 46 m) in length by 14.5 to 16.5 feet (4.4 to 5.0 m) in width. The shorter borders of the surface are called the "backboards". Because of the elongated shape, several surfaces may be laid out side by side in the same arena, allowing multiple games to be played simultaneously.
  • 19.
     Alex Haleshit 11 fours and six sixes in his 64- ball innings scoring 116 to , against Sri Lanka in theT20 world Cup. He became the first English man to score a century in internationalT20. Previously, 2 English players had scored 99, both in the year 2012. One was Hales himself.  Who was the other one?
  • 22.
     The Sialkotmatch The teams moved to Sialkot for the second ODI.Gavaskar had pulled out of the match, which meant that Amarnath would lead India for the only time in his career. Zaheer won the toss and put India in. For once Patil was reduced to a spectator asVengsarkar dominated the Pakistan attack. Runs came thick and fast;Vengsarkar was particularly harsh onTauseef Ahmed and Naqqash, and when Naved Anjum was brought on, 10 runs were taken of his first over. The pair added 143 before Patil was bowled by Naqqash for an 83-ball 59. Amarnath held himself back and promoted Shastri;Vengsarkar eventually fell short of a well-deserved hundred, finishing unbeaten on a 102-ball 94. India finished their scheduled 40 overs. But the match was immediately called off, as was the tour (which included the third ODI at Peshawar and the thirdTest at Karachi).The squad returned to India.
  • 26.
  • 27.
     The quotesby sports personality will be shown  Id the sports personality  +5 for every correct answer per slide  If all the answers are correct then +25 (+5 Bonus) = +30 marks will be given  No negative marking  No part points
  • 28.
     Pressure isalways a part of a racing driver's life, but my father helped me a lot on my way to becoming a F1 driver.
  • 29.
     When Idie, don’t bring me to the hospital. Take me to Anfield, I was born here and will die here.
  • 30.
     Some peoplethink that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't.You have to be merciless.
  • 31.
     Look, I'ma coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real.
  • 32.
     As longas I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.
  • 34.
     Pressure isalways a part of a racing driver's life, but my father helped me a lot on my way to becoming a F1 driver.
  • 35.
     Pressure isalways a part of a racing driver's life, but my father helped me a lot on my way to becoming a F1 driver.
  • 36.
     When Idie, don’t bring me to the hospital. Take me to Anfield, I was born here and will die here.
  • 37.
     When Idie, don’t bring me to the hospital. Take me to Anfield, I was born here and will die here.
  • 38.
     Some peoplethink that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't.You have to be merciless.
  • 39.
     Some peoplethink that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't.You have to be merciless.
  • 40.
     Look, I'ma coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real.
  • 41.
     Look, I'ma coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real.
  • 42.
     As longas I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.
  • 43.
     As longas I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.
  • 45.
    +10 ONTHE BOUNCE +10/-10ONTHE POUNCE INFINITE POUNCE PERTEAM
  • 46.
     The 1908Olympics Games in London became known as the Olympics where communication was incredibly poor. Because the Imperial Russian OlympicTeam arrived in London 12 days too late for the games.  What was the reason?
  • 48.
     Europe wasusing the Gregorian calendar at that time and Russia was using the Julian calendar.  Both having difference of 10 days.
  • 49.
     According toEncyclopædia Britannica, X was first played in Persia (Iran) at dates given from the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD. But the modern game, though formalized and popularized by the British, is derived from Manipur where the game was known as 'Sagol Kangjei’.The oldest X ground in the world is the Imphal X Ground in Manipur State.The first X club was established in the town of Silchar in Assam, India, in 1834.
  • 52.
    One of themost closest Races in the history Of swimming was the 100m butterfly at 2008 Beijing Olympics.The man on the left is Phelps. He came first in the race, however, it was alleged that the guy on The right in the image Touched the wall first.
  • 55.
     This year’sLaureus Breakthough of the year was awarded to a 20 year old from Spain, who won the world championship in his sport. Apparently, he has also won the world championship in 3 different forms of the sport.
  • 58.
     TheWimbledon isa 2-week tournament, and the “Middle Sunday” is usually a rest day. However, there has been a “People’s Sunday” on 3 occasions,1991, 1997 and 2004.  What exactly is this “People’s Sunday”?
  • 60.
     Rain hasforced play on the Middle Sunday three times, in 1991, 1997 and 2004. On each of these occasions,Wimbledon staged a "People's Sunday", with unreserved seating and readily available, inexpensive tickets, allowing those with more limited means to sit on the show courts. If the tournament is not completed by the end of the second Sunday, all remaining matches are postponed until "People's Monday".
  • 61.
  • 64.
     At the2006 Commonwealth Games,Ohuruogu missed out on a gold medal due to a mix-up caused by other members of her team. She ran the final leg in the 4 x 400 m relay for England, where the team finished over a second ahead of Australia, with Ohuruogu pulling away at the end. However after the race the Australians were awarded the gold medal, after they protested that the English team had breached IAAF Rule 170 earlier in the race. Australian winner Jana Pittman offered the England team her gold medal, stating "They set the fastest time of the day and England are the winners of the race".
  • 66.
     Athletes, beforereceiving and/or after handing over the baton, should keep in their lanes or maintain position until the course is clear to avoid obstruction to other athletes.
  • 67.
     _____:The InsideStory of the BoyWho Became a Legend  _______:The Obsession for Perfection  ______: An Intimate Portrait OfThe KidWho Became King  ______:The Making of theWorld's Greatest New Number 10
  • 71.
  • 72.
     The venueand date of the sport is given  You have to identify that which record was broken on that date at that place  +5 for every correct answer  If all the answers are correct then +25 (+5 Bonus) = +30 marks will be given  No negative marking
  • 73.
  • 74.
    London, United Kingdom [hintgiven: middle distance running, mens]
  • 75.
  • 76.
    Rome, Italy Hint: againmiddle distance, men’s
  • 77.
    Zurich, Switzerland Hint: Fieldevent, long standing record
  • 79.
     Renaud Lavilleniesets PoleVaultWorld Record of 6.16m
  • 80.
  • 81.
     David RudishaBreaking the 800m record
  • 82.
  • 83.
  • 84.
  • 85.
     Hicham ElGuerrouj – 1500m
  • 86.
  • 87.
     Yelena Isinbayeva– PoleVault
  • 89.
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  • 108.
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