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General Sports Quiz @ Barefoot 2022 - (Prelims+Final).pdf

The document outlines the rules for a quiz competition between Nikhil and Somnath. It states there will be 20 questions total, with Nikhil answering questions 1-10 and Somnath answering 11-20. Questions 1, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 20 are worth bonus points. Each question is worth 1 point, with half points awarded for two correct answers to a question. Tiebreakers will be determined by the bonus questions, with countback used if needed. The players are wished the best of luck.

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Rules • Total 20 questions. - Nikhil : 1 – 10 - Somnath : 11 - 20 • Star marked Qs – 1, 5, 10, 11, 15 & 20. • Marks – Every question carry 1 point. • In case of two answers, half points will be awarded. • To break a tie, Star-marked questions will be counted. If required, Countback method will be applied. All the very best!!!
Q. 1 - 10
1 ▣ In a recent popular work of entertainment , employing some facts, some half-truths, and plenty of distortions, it shows X , a wonder boy hits a six of bowling Y, a legend and twilight in his career, in an international showdown . But in reality X never hits any six of Y’s bowling, playing 4 tests and 6 ODIs against each other. ▣ What inaccuracy involving X and Y was shown there?
2.This is the biggest sports complex in Hungary .After which Olympic legend of the country this arena is named after?
3.What connects these 5 football clubs from Italy, Peru and England with respect to their origins? 7
4 ▣ He has been a vocal critic of Putin for over a decade, even leading the pro- democracy opposition to him in the farcical 2008 presidential election. Yet years of seeing his Cassandra-like prophecies about Putin’s intentions fulfilled have left him with a darker truth: Putin’s Russia, like ISIS or Al Qaeda, defines itself in opposition to the free countries of the world. ▣ Name the author of this book, written in 2014 after Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. 8
5 ▣ Tom Weiskopf was one of the best-known PGA Tour golfers of the 1970s, although his career began in the 1960s and extended into the 1990s on the senior tour. His only major came in the 1973 British Open. ▣ His nickname, namesake of a 1974 disaster movie with an ensemble cast , arose because he was a very tall player for his era (6-foot-4) and because he was known for having one of the worst tempers of his era.{image follows} ▣ Which nickname? 9
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6 ▣ The lady (image follows) seen with Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne,was her country’s present Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister presently. Her countrey won 8 medals (3 golds,1 silver,4 bronz) till date at the Olympics . Barring one gold medal,she won the remaining 7 medals at the Olympics. ▣ ▣ Identify her. 11
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7 ▣ He was born in Trinidad, became the first person from his country to win a Gold medal in 1988 Olympics. From 1999 to 2006, he served as Assistant Coach at the University of Florida, moving up to Associate Head Coach in 2006 and Men’s Head Coach in 2018 - a position he still holds today. While at Florida, he has also coached 42 Olympians who have won a total of 23 medals, including 11 gold. ▣ Who is this legend, a familiar name among sports fan across the globe during Seoul 1988? 13
8. From August 26, 1977 to June 4, 1987, he won every single race he contested, adding a second Olympic gold on home soil in Los Angeles in 1984 along the way. His world record unbeaten streak lasted 9 years, 9 months and 9 days and during it, he won 122 races (109 finals). Whose winning streak, the longest in the history of track is this ? Aug. 26, 1977 June 4, 1987
9. Which sports are they unsuccessfully bidding for?
10 ▣ This building famously made its place in one of the Winter Olympics logo. Various events and ceremonies take place in the building. ▣ This building however is more famous for an annual ceremony of a global event. ▣ Which world famous ceremony?(image follows)
Q. 11 - 20
11. • Deriving from the Spanish expression for ‘yes’, it was probably seen for the first time during a match played between Chelsea and Real Madrid at USA in 2013. Off late, it is also creating a bit of discomfort in some other sporting arenas. • During the 2022 Australian Open, Andy Murray said it was ‘incredibly irritating’; Daniil Medvedev said some in the crowd had ‘a low IQ’; and Nick Kyrgios even likened the stadium to ‘a zoo’. • What were the fans exactly doing that made the players a bit angry? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
12. • February 4, 1952, marked a very important date in the US Media history as this former Second- Lieutenant of the US Army was appointed simultaneously as the Director of Community Activities for the radio station, WNBC, and the television station WNBT. About this engagement, it was said, “It also gives us a chance to combat communist propaganda by showing there are plenty of opportunities for Negroes in this country.” • Who was that Director? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
13. • Though he couldn’t win the gold, Avinash Mukund took all the accolades through his lion-hearted performance at the 2022-CWG. Amul, like always, highlighted the achievement with clever word-play. • Identify the two words (3, 2) that are edited out from this ad. (Clue : 3+2 = 5) BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
14. • This alumni of Aydin University in Istanbul, presently teaches there science and technology courses. • Though he is not much known for his sporting activities, which recent development did make this African gentleman one of the most searched person by the sports lovers, across the globe? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
15. • UEFA Champions League : * F.C. Porto won in 2003-04 season defeating AS Monaco. * Inter Milan won in 2009-10 season defeating Bayern Munich. • UEFA Cup/Europa League : * F.C. Porto won in 2002-03 season defeating Celtic. * Manchester United won in 2016-17 season defeating Ajax. • UEFA Europa Conference League : * AS Roma won in 2021-22 season defeating Feyenoord. • To celebrate the above-mentioned triumphs in a very special way, ‘where’ can one find all those happy memories etched together permanently? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
16. • The original motto, expressed in Latin, was coined by a French Dominican preacher, as a means to encourage his pupils to get into sports. With time, the motto got associated with a global event. • Just before the latest edition of the event, this gold-winning Olympian (vis) proposed a little addition to it. Considering the pandemic-induced condition in most parts of the world, the addition made lot of sense. • Who is this Olympian? Which word has been added? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
17. • Months before the Tokyo Olympics, Goldie, a little gray goat in a sparkling orange leotard, started to show up in social media with a gold medal around its neck, doing a signature move. • Which gold-winning GOAT is being paid a very apt tribute to through Goldie? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
18. • This Constantinople–born gentleman (vis) was the son of Lady Edith Margaret who was the first female champion of the Hastings 1895 chess tournament. Lady Edith’s son, former Games Editor of the British Chess Magazine, later represented England in the Olympiads of 1927. • His most well known sporting-association has marked a triumphant first for India in 2022. • Who was this elderly gentleman? What is being hinted at in the 2nd para? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
18. BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• The ‘Tournament East–West Game’ was played for the first time in 1902 between West Coast’s Stanford and Midwestern Michigan, in presence of 8,000 spectators at Tournament Park which is presently a private area maintained by the California Institute of Technology. In a lopsided contest, Michigan routed Stanford 49-0, prompting it to be replaced with Roman-style chariot races inspired by the literary classic Ben-Hur. Few years later, the original routine resumed. • What owes its origin from that game? 19. BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
20. • Though 59 is considered to be the gold standard among the professionals, theoretically 54 is the lowest possible score that can be achieved. Accordingly, a $54 million bonus has also been announced for anyone who can reach the magic number of 54 or better. • What is being described that is causing a lot of discord since the last few months? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• C O M I N G S O O N
Q. 1 - 10 Answers
1 ▣ In a recent popular work of entertainment , employing some facts, some half-truths, and plenty of distortions, it shows X , a wonder boy hits a six of bowling Y, a legend and twilight in his career, in an international showdown . But in reality X never hits any six of Y’s bowling, playing 4 tests and 6 ODIs against each other. ▣ What inaccuracy involving X and Y was shown there?
Sachin Tendulkar hits a six of Imran Khan’s bowling shown in The Kashmir Files ▣ X- Sachin Tendulkar. ▣ Y- Imran Khan. 35
2.This is the biggest sports complex in Hungary .After which Olympic legend of the country this arena is named after?
László Papp Budapest Sports Arena
3.What connects these 5 football clubs from Italy, Peru and England with respect to their origins? 38
Football clubs with cricketing origins ▣ AC Milan. ▣ Genoa Cricket and Football Club. ▣ Lima Cricket & Football Club. ▣ Sheffield Football Club. ▣ Sheffield Wednesday . 39
4 ▣ He has been a vocal critic of Putin for over a decade, even leading the pro- democracy opposition to him in the farcical 2008 presidential election. Yet years of seeing his Cassandra-like prophecies about Putin’s intentions fulfilled have left him with a darker truth: Putin’s Russia, like ISIS or Al Qaeda, defines itself in opposition to the free countries of the world. ▣ Name the author of this book, written in 2014 after Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. 40
▣ Gary Kasparov. 41
5 ▣ Tom Weiskopf was one of the best-known PGA Tour golfers of the 1970s, although his career began in the 1960s and extended into the 1990s on the senior tour. His only major came in the 1973 British Open. ▣ His nickname, namesake of a 1974 disaster movie with an ensemble cast , arose because he was a very tall player for his era (6-foot-4) and because he was known for having one of the worst tempers of his era.{image follows} ▣ Which nickname? 42
43
The Towering Inferno 44
6 ▣ The lady (image follows) seen with Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne,was her country’s present Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister presently. Her countrey won 8 medals (3 golds,1 silver,4 bronz) till date at the Olympics . Barring one gold medal,she won the remaining 7 medals at the Olympics. ▣ ▣ Identify her. 45
46
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7 ▣ He was born in Trinidad, became the first person from his country to win a Gold medal in 1988 Olympics. From 1999 to 2006, he served as Assistant Coach at the University of Florida, moving up to Associate Head Coach in 2006 and Men’s Head Coach in 2018 - a position he still holds today. While at Florida, he has also coached 42 Olympians who have won a total of 23 medals, including 11 gold. ▣ Who is this legend, a familiar name among sports fan across the globe during Seoul 1988? 48
Anthony Nesty 49
8. From August 26, 1977 to June 4, 1987, he won every single race he contested, adding a second Olympic gold on home soil in Los Angeles in 1984 along the way. His world record unbeaten streak lasted 9 years, 9 months and 9 days and during it, he won 122 races (109 finals). Whose winning streak, the longest in the history of track is this ? Aug. 26, 1977 June 4, 1987
Edwin Moses 51
9. Which sports are they unsuccessfully bidding for?
Squash
10 ▣ This building famously made its place in one of the Winter Olympics logo. Various events and ceremonies take place in the building. ▣ This building however is more famous for an annual ceremony of a global event. ▣ Which world famous ceremony?(image follows)
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Q. 11 - 20 Answers
11. • Deriving from the Spanish expression for ‘yes’, it was probably seen for the first time during a match played between Chelsea and Real Madrid at USA in 2013. Off late, it is also creating a bit of discomfort in some other sporting arenas. • During the 2022 Australian Open, Andy Murray said it was ‘incredibly irritating’; Daniil Medvedev said some in the crowd had ‘a low IQ’; and Nick Kyrgios even likened the stadium to ‘a zoo’. • What were the fans exactly doing that made the players a bit angry? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• The ‘siuuuu’ celebration of CR7 Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
12. • February 4, 1952, marked a very important date in the US Media history as this former Second- Lieutenant of the US Army was appointed simultaneously as the Director of Community Activities for the radio station, WNBC, and the television station WNBT. About this engagement, it was said, “It also gives us a chance to combat communist propaganda by showing there are plenty of opportunities for Negroes in this country.” • Who was that Director? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
Answer • Jackie Robinson BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
13. • Though he couldn’t win the gold, Avinash Mukund took all the accolades through his lion-hearted performance at the 2022-CWG. Amul, like always, highlighted the achievement with clever word-play. • Identify the two words (3, 2) that are edited out from this ad. (Clue : 3+2 = 5) BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
Answer • Sab Le BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
14. • This alumni of Aydin University in Istanbul, presently teaches there science and technology courses. • Though he is not much known for his sporting activities, which recent development did make this African gentleman one of the most searched person by the sports lovers, across the globe? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Who is the original Mo Farah? Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
15. • UEFA Champions League : * F.C. Porto won in 2003-04 season defeating AS Monaco. * Inter Milan won in 2009-10 season defeating Bayern Munich. • UEFA Cup/Europa League : * F.C. Porto won in 2002-03 season defeating Celtic. * Manchester United won in 2016-17 season defeating Ajax. • UEFA Europa Conference League : * AS Roma won in 2021-22 season defeating Feyenoord. • To celebrate the above-mentioned triumphs in a very special way, ‘where’ can one find all those happy memories etched together permanently? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Jose Mourinho’s new tattoo Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
16. • The original motto, expressed in Latin, was coined by a French Dominican preacher, as a means to encourage his pupils to get into sports. With time, the motto got associated with a global event. • Just before the latest edition of the event, this gold-winning Olympian (vis) proposed a little addition to it. Considering the pandemic-induced condition in most parts of the world, the addition made lot of sense. • Who is this Olympian? Which word has been added? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Thomas Bach & Together / Communiter (in Latin) Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
17. • Months before the Tokyo Olympics, Goldie, a little gray goat in a sparkling orange leotard, started to show up in social media with a gold medal around its neck, doing a signature move. • Which gold-winning GOAT is being paid a very apt tribute to through Goldie? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Simone Biles Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
18. • This Constantinople–born gentleman (vis) was the son of Lady Edith Margaret who was the first female champion of the Hastings 1895 chess tournament. Lady Edith’s son, former Games Editor of the British Chess Magazine, later represented England in the Olympiads of 1927. • His most well known sporting-association has marked a triumphant first for India in 2022. • Who was this elderly gentleman? What is being hinted at in the 2nd para? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
18. BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Sir George Thomas & India’s victory at Thomas Cup Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• The ‘Tournament East–West Game’ was played for the first time in 1902 between West Coast’s Stanford and Midwestern Michigan, in presence of 8,000 spectators at Tournament Park which is presently a private area maintained by the California Institute of Technology. In a lopsided contest, Michigan routed Stanford 49-0, prompting it to be replaced with Roman-style chariot races inspired by the literary classic Ben-Hur. Few years later, the original routine resumed. • What owes its origin from that game? 19. BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Rose Bowl Answer
20. • Though 59 is considered to be the gold standard among the professionals, theoretically 54 is the lowest possible score that can be achieved. Accordingly, a $54 million bonus has also been announced for anyone who can reach the magic number of 54 or better. • What is being described that is causing a lot of discord since the last few months? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• LIV Golf Invitational Series Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
See you in the finals!
Rounds • Total 4 Rounds. - Somnath : 1 – 2 - Nikhil : 3 - 4 • The ‘rounds’ are as follows:-- - Round 1 : Written (5) - Round 2 : Infinite Bounce (12) - Round 3 : Written II (5) - Round 4 : Infinite Bounce II (12) All the very best!!!
Round 1 Inhi LOGO Ne…
* Rules * * Written Round * 5 Questions on Logos * Marks - - For every correct answer : 10 Points - Full House : 10 Points (Extra) * No Negatives Inhi LOGO Ne…
1. • Founded in 2008 by Ana María Parera and her son, this humanitarian organisation mostly works in three areas: social integration of vulnerable minors, care for young people with intellectual disabilities, and promotion of sports and academic talent. Within two years, it’s Indian chapter was started in the remote village of Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. • Whose silhouette can be found in it’s logo? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
1. BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
2. • In the 2017–18 season, Charlotte Hornets was the only team in NBA to have it on their jerseys. Paris Saint-Germain, whose apparel is supplied by Nike, added it to their 2018–19 UEFA Champions League kits. In March 2022, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, became the first collegiate team outside of North America to bear it. • Subject of several lawsuits, it was originally introduced to promote the 3rd ‘version’ of an iconic product line. • What is being described? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
3. • Following ‘160 human hours of in-depth consultation’ with local communities over four months, the logo was created by RBL. Blue and yellow colour palette was chosen to ‘represent the host city as the youngest in Europe’, designers said. The bi-coloured gradient lines strategically connect at 10 important junction points. • Though appreciated for it’s sleek design, it created a bit of a tiff as Lee Valley Park (vis) got omitted. • Which logo is being discussed? What did those 10 junction points indicate? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
3. BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
4. • “My dream and my passion has always been to helping children. That’s why I got my degree in Child and Adolescent Development.” – said the founder of the Pocket Rocket Foundation. It supports junior athletes in financial need and till date, provided 55 Scholarships from 22 high schools across 11 different sporting arenas. • Who is this founder? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
5. • Highlighting the lofty ambition of the host state, what is quite fittingly placed in the blanked part of the logo of the forthcoming 36th National Games of India? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
Round 1 Answers
1. • Founded in 2008 by Ana María Parera and her son, this humanitarian organisation mostly works in three areas: social integration of vulnerable minors, care for young people with intellectual disabilities, and promotion of sports and academic talent. Within two years, it’s Indian chapter was started in the remote village of Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. • Whose silhouette can be found in it’s logo? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
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• Rafael Nadal Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
2. • In the 2017–18 season, Charlotte Hornets was the only team in NBA to have it on their jerseys. Paris Saint-Germain, whose apparel is supplied by Nike, added it to their 2018–19 UEFA Champions League kits. In March 2022, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, became the first collegiate team outside of North America to bear it. • Subject of several lawsuits, it was originally introduced to promote the 3rd ‘version’ of an iconic product line. • What is being described? BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA
• Jumpman Logo Answer BAREFOOT – 2022 I WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED I Q.M. – SOMNATH CHANDA