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Shake it like Shami - Sports Quiz Prelims

The document outlines the rules and questions for a preliminary quiz, including scoring details, tie-breaking procedures, and specific questions related to sports and trivia. It features questions that require identifying notable figures, events, and concepts across various sports such as rugby, cricket, and the Olympics. Additionally, it includes a mix of history, culture, and sports terminology, presenting a diverse challenge for participants.

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● There are 20 questions in the prelims. ● +1 point for each correct answer, no negative marking. ● Blanks if indicative, will be informed. ● Q1, 3, 11, 16 and 20 are star marked questions and will be used to resolve ties. ● QM’s decision will be final and binding. ● Blocking is not allowed. RULES
Q1*) FITB & name the cricketer The great Aussie commentator Bill Lawry coined the term ___ ______ ____ (3,6,4) in 2016 to refer to an iconic celebration that the Matraville Mauler - known for his aggressive batting - replicates after a certain milestone. The celebration involves him leaping up and punching the air - whose shape and trajectory bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain Japanese company’s trademark. Incidentally, when Lawry coined this term, this company was the title sponsor for Cricket Australia at that time.
A1. The Toyota Jump and David Warner
Q2) Give Funda A rule prevailing in both rugby league and rugby union, this is a special kind of substitution which can be used when players have to leave the field due to a specific explicit reason, with occurrences being rather common due to the physically demanding nature of the sport. Teams have been known to misuse the rule by faking something for tactical advantage, leading to perhaps the biggest controversy in rugby in a match between Harlequins and Leinster in the 2009 Heineken Cup quarter final.
A2. Blood Replacement (The incident mentioned was known as the Bloodgate)
Q3*) ID the Bird/Inspiration Angry Birds Go! is a game under Rovio Entertainment’s famous franchise. This playable bird was added in 2015 but was subsequently removed in v2.0. With the same ability as Chuck but slightly faster, the bird can wear his iconic yellow-and-green helmet if the player wins 41 races playing as him.
A3. Ayrton Senna (Senna bird)
Q4) Give funda about Rufus and what event? Described as an important part of the ___________ family, Rufus has succeeded Hamish in the important role that he has occupied for the past 15 years. Rufus patrols the 42-acre grounds all around the year, with daily visits during particularly two weeks in the years. This is to deter certain unwanted visitors that are particularly attracted to the roof of centre court. He has additionally in his impressive resume - worked at Westminster Abbey, various hospitals, airfields and landfill sites. The “kidnapping” of Rufus on 28 June 2012 caused a “global outcry” making him “the world’s most notable ___”. His Twitter and Facebook accounts are rather famous with his own _____ security photocard pass.
A4. Rufus the Hawk is the official bird scarer at the Wimbledon
Q5) ID the moniker & What was renamed in their honour Having won 18 Grand Slam singles titles cumulatively over a ten year period in the late 1920s and early 1930s, the quartet of Jean Borotra, Rene Lacoste, Jacques Brunon and Henri Cochet were given this moniker, inspired by an 1844 Alexandre Dumas novel. The quartet’s legacy was immortalised as Philippe Chatrier offered jewellers in Paris an opportunity to redesign something, which was renamed in the honour of the quartet.
A5. Moniker: The Four Musketeers and the Men’s Singles French Open trophy was renamed in their honour (a Coupe des Mousquetaires (English: The Musketeers' Trophy)
Q6) ID the player & the nickname. The origins of this particular nickname was when, during a turbulent period in 2004, the person was eager to shed the image imposed on him and redefine himself. In a 2015 autobiographical documentary, he disclosed that he conceived this persona to cope with personal challenges faced away from the court inspired by the code name of a lethal assassin in an acclaimed 2003 film. This legendary American athlete added, ‘If I create this alter ego, so now when I play this is what’s coming out of your mouth, it separates the personal stuff, right?’ You’re not watching David Banner – you’re watching the Hulk, ” The nickname symbolises the agility, ruthlessness and precision in his playing style.
A6. Kobe Bryant , The nickname : Black Mamba (Kill Bill)
Q7) ID the sport & the funda In the world championships for this sport, a sport that we all must have indulged in to show our physical prowess. The events in each weight class give away not one but two golds, two silvers, and two bronzes. Georgia’s Levan Saginashvilli is considered the GOAT with seven world titles.
A7. Arm Wrestling and there are left-handed and right-handed divisions and awards in each weight category
Q8) ID the legendary creature The origins of this legend begin in the summer of 1993 when workers working on the rebuild of the North Bank at the Highbury Stadium, discovered an enormous egg which was lifted and kept safely in the confines of a blanket where it cracked rather soon. This occupant of the egg grew quickly and was revealed to the public on August 20, 1993, becoming an extremely popular gentle giant. The “sacking of its soul” during the COVID lockdown led to public outcry, including Mesut Ozil offering to pay for its sustained existence but the authorities responded that “...isn’t extinct and would return when fans return to the stadium”.
A8. Gunnersaurus Rex (Arsenal FC’s mascot)
Q9) ID the tradition (7,5) / Give Funda This tradition dates back to 776 BC, with a certain something been announced before and during the event to ensure the safety of all those involved, so that they can travel safely to and return safely from it. In 1992, it was renewed when all nations were called upon to observe _____ during an event. As of 2022, it starts one week before the “main initiation” of the first event and ends one week after the “closure” of the second event. Failures to observe the same may potentially lead to exclusion of the involved parties. Some of the violations include in 2014, 2022 and 2024.
A9. Olympic Truce (all competing nations must refrain from engaging in conflict/war in a period from one week prior to the opening ceremony to one week after the closing ceremony of the Games)
Q10) What is so special about this race ? This race has been a custom as a promotional event for the baseball team Washington Nationals since July 21, 2006 - being held in the middle of the fourth inning of each game - featuring seven contestants (though Bill, Calvin and Herbie retired to Florida prior to the 2017 season).
A10. The Presidents Race (the contestants are likenesses of certain US Presidents but with giant foam caricature heads)
Q11*) What did McNamara forget to bring & what alternative was used Forgetting something silly in the dressing room turned out to be disastrous for match official David McNamara, when he officiated the game between Manchester City and Reading in the Women’s Super League in 2018. Under the pressure of it being a TV game, and running short on time, he asked the two captains to do something impromptu to decide which team takes which side - a clear violation of Law 8 in the FA’s rulebook, resulting in his suspension post-match for 21 days for “not acting in the best interests of the game”.
A11. He forgot to bring the coin for the toss , he instead asked the captains to decide sides through a game of rock paper scissors
Q12) ID the tribute & where did the GP happen Jorge Martin, a Motogp racer featured a rather unique helmet during a recent GP. When asked why he sported such a vibrant design, he said that X symbolises wisdom and is the patron of arts and sciences; this is his tribute. He had hoped that this helmet would bring him good luck during the race in a country where Phra Pikanet has inspired both the art as well as the architecture .
A12. The tribute was to Ganesha and the GP was held in Thailand
Q13) Give the name of the character / position This sport has seen a variety of positions to help the participants gain an advantage, such as 4 time Tour de France winner Chris Froome’s ‘seat tuck’, but one such position that blew everyone away was by the Italian Michael Guerra. He unclips from his pedals, shifts his weight from his sit bones to his pelvis, and then reaches his legs straight back, doing so substantially cutting down the wind resistance faced while going downhill. This position went viral on social networks and many pointed out this position's resemblance to a certain comic book character after whom the position was then named.
A13. Superman Position
Q14) ID the Sport This sport is often ridiculed for being pedestrian in comparison to other sports being competed at a very high level. In 1992, noted sportscaster Bob Costas compared it to “a contest to see who could whisper the loudest”. In this sport governed by only two rules - including “loss of contact”, it features a high number of disqualifications even at the highest level - in one such instance, Jane Saville missed out on an Olympic gold on her home soil within touching distance due to being disqualified - causing a lot of agony as she collapsed into tears and when asked what she needed, replied “A gun to shoot myself”.
A14. Race Walking
Q15) ID the superstar we are talking about ? Emanuel Santos created a bust of a sporting superstar at an airport newly renamed in his honour. The sculpture received a strong reaction due to its lack of resemblance with the star, and received harsh comments including among others - ugly, horrendous, and bizarre. Rich McCormick notes "The finished product makes the famously handsome man into something of a monster, squaring his head, shrinking his eyes, and inflating his bones to horrific levels. It looks like someone having a bad reaction to hair dye, or like The Goonies' Sloth after some partially successful plastic surgery, and as is to be expected in these situations, the internet went wild." It was also said to resemble the Irish former professional footballer Nigel Quinn.
A15. Cristiano Ronaldo
Q16*) Give the metaphor, the thespian and the literary work (which is arguably the most filmed play ever). This metaphor (4,5,5) is used to describe an impulsive person on an erratic pursuit. It was first coined and can be traced back to an iconic work belonging to one of the the thespians of English literature, drama and poetry. It was initially used to refer to an equestrian race where the lead rider speeds unpredictably around a course, with other riders following in pursuit forming a wavelike pattern, which bears resemblance to a gaggle of creatures.
A16. Wild Goose Chase, William Shakespeare & Romeo and Juliet
Q17) ID this super-athlete , who also nets a massive fanbase in his present sport Now touted as one of the brightest talents in his sport - a torchbearer for the future, this star sparkled in the sport of skiing earlier during his youth - being one of Italy’s top junior skiers - winning a national slalom championship in 2008 and coming up as the runner-up in 2012. Eventually, he decided to give up a promising career in skiing for his present sport - due to his tall and thin physique, and the individuality and greater aspect of control in this sport.
A17. Jannik Sinner
Q18) ID the club and the movie. Los Colchoneros struck up a deal between 2003 and 2005 that resulted in something being featured on their jerseys - with a record 16 different shirt signed logos in the 2003-04 season. The likes of Fernando Torres and co were seen wearing multiple glamorous jerseys while celebs including Samuel L Jackson, Halle Berry, Harrison Ford and Will Smith among others posed with the jerseys. A certain version, became extremely popular- sticking along in the public’s mind - with the lead actors of this blockbuster movie too netting jerseys of their own names.
A16. Atletico Madrid and Spiderman 2 (Raimiverse)
Q19) ID X and the invention A certain incident during the 1932 tour of America might have led to crazy consequences and the dawn of something special. The dismissal of prolific X getting dismissed without scoring in one of the matches during the tour made the headlines everywhere, and purportedly caught the attention of a particular pioneer. Although not verified, this has inspired a massive lore around the origins of a particular "invention" of a beloved character.
A19. Sir Donald Bradman and Donald Duck
Q20*) Give the original context of the Instagram story & funda to this tweet Gems of Cricket is an X page that produces memes and gags. They posted this owing to a 2024 release. This hilarious post is apt in multiple ways, especially if one thinks back to a certain incident in 2019.
A20. The original context was that Martin Guptill posted this on his Instagram story on 10th July 2024 due to the hate he was receiving on the 5th anniversary of the Dhoni runout . the context of this tweet was in reaction to the Kannada film Martin which was trolled and panned relentlessly across india for its mid “masterpiece” qualities.
Shake it like Shami - Sports Quiz Prelims