Sports Quiz Prelims

2. Rules * 25 questions. * Each question carries 1 mark. * Star-marked questions (1, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted to break the ties. If needed, Countback Method will be considered. * Every decision of the QM is final.

5. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K TheThe animalanimal chosen as thechosen as the prime themeprime theme, appears as a symbol, appears as a symbol of power, courage, leadership and nobility onof power, courage, leadership and nobility on coats of armscoats of arms,, family crests andfamily crests and national flagsnational flags of different countries.of different countries. Symbolically, it also represents theSymbolically, it also represents the ferocity of a defenderferocity of a defender and theand the agility of an attackeragility of an attacker. The array of. The array of vibrant coloursvibrant colours represent India’srepresent India’s harmonious cultureharmonious culture that’s born out ofthat’s born out of various traditionsvarious traditions. The cleverly chosen. The cleverly chosen fontfont is the perfectis the perfect representation of therepresentation of the chaotic naturechaotic nature of the sport. of the sport. WhatWhat is being described?is being described? 1

6. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Just a few years ago, thisJust a few years ago, this small-small- time sportsmantime sportsman from thefrom the eastern parteastern part of India, died at aof India, died at a veryvery young age of 29young age of 29 due todue to acute pancreatitis. But hisacute pancreatitis. But his memory has been kept alivememory has been kept alive by one of his close friends.by one of his close friends. Who/What/Why/HowWho/What/Why/How?????? 2

7. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Why thisWhy this particular event in Rio-2016particular event in Rio-2016 has ahas a uniqueunique placeplace in thein the IndianIndian context?context? 3

8. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni, IIT-K It started atIt started at 6.13 pm6.13 pm British Summer Time onBritish Summer Time on June 22, 2010June 22, 2010 and ended atand ended at 4.47 pm4.47 pm onon June 24, 2010June 24, 2010. In between, some. In between, some unusual things happened.unusual things happened. -- Mohamed LahyaniMohamed Lahyani, one of the key person associated, one of the key person associated with the proceedings,with the proceedings, fluffed his linesfluffed his lines couple of times.couple of times. -- Programmers from IBMProgrammers from IBM had to do somehad to do some overtimeovertime dutiesduties andand fix some numbersfix some numbers properly.properly. WhatWhat waswas actually happeningactually happening during that period?during that period? 4

9. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni, IIT-K To celebrate whichTo celebrate which sporting achievementsporting achievement inin June 2016June 2016 diddid Nike run a campaign calledNike run a campaign called ‘#AlwaysBelieve’‘#AlwaysBelieve’?? (Nike also made a commercial on the occasion titled(Nike also made a commercial on the occasion titled ‘‘Worth the WaitWorth the Wait’)’) 5

10. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Though not very commonly applied,Though not very commonly applied, Section 14 of Law 42Section 14 of Law 42 dealing with ‘dealing with ‘Fair and unfair playFair and unfair play’ in a cricket ground has’ in a cricket ground has beenbeen come into forcecome into force in the recently concludedin the recently concluded Ind-NZInd-NZ test seriestest series (vis)(vis).. WhatWhat penaltypenalty was awarded as a result?was awarded as a result? (bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide) 6

11. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K 6

12. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Use of theseUse of these innocuous looking objectsinnocuous looking objects were noted in thewere noted in the ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Easternancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures,cultures, and also had been vividly described in one of the oldestand also had been vividly described in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers PapyrusEbers Papyrus.. AgainAgain in trend nowin trend now, what are they, what are they used forused for? ? 7

13. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Three-timeThree-time archery worldarchery world championchampion Brady EllisonBrady Ellison helped thehelped the US men’s teamUS men’s team to take home a silver into take home a silver in Rio-2016.Rio-2016. Despite his sportingDespite his sporting prowess, for whichprowess, for which non-non- sporting reasonsporting reason, did he, did he grab a huge amount ofgrab a huge amount of media attentionmedia attention?? 8

14. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Manning Rangers F.C.Manning Rangers F.C., founded by G.R. Naidoo in, founded by G.R. Naidoo in 19281928,, had the distinction of becoming thehad the distinction of becoming the inaugural championsinaugural champions of South Africa’s new Premier Soccer Leagueof South Africa’s new Premier Soccer League in 1997.in 1997. As perAs per FIFA recordsFIFA records, whose passion and unrelenting works, whose passion and unrelenting works for football helped thefor football helped the foundation and developmentfoundation and development of thisof this now-defunct teamnow-defunct team? ? 9

15. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Glenn Thomas JacobsGlenn Thomas Jacobs, a degree holder in, a degree holder in EnglishEnglish LiteratureLiterature at Northeast Missouri State University, is veryat Northeast Missouri State University, is very outspoken in terms of politics and is even aoutspoken in terms of politics and is even a member of themember of the Free State ProjectFree State Project. He used to. He used to host a podcast titledhost a podcast titled ‘The‘The Tiny Political Show’Tiny Political Show’ under the pseudonymunder the pseudonym Citizen XCitizen X (during 2007-08) and ran a(during 2007-08) and ran a blog called ‘The Adventures ofblog called ‘The Adventures of Citizen X’Citizen X’.. How do we better know thisHow do we better know this multi-talented personmulti-talented person whowho made hismade his professional debutprofessional debut under the nameunder the name Angus KingAngus King?? 10

16. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Former skipper-cum-administratorFormer skipper-cum-administrator Ali BacherAli Bacher, sports, sports psychologistpsychologist Ross TuckerRoss Tucker, businesswoman-cum-CSA, businesswoman-cum-CSA officialofficial Dawn MokhoboDawn Mokhobo and former World Cup winningand former World Cup winning captaincaptain Francois PienaarFrancois Pienaar is part of a veryis part of a very high profilehigh profile committeecommittee set up in early 2016 toset up in early 2016 to look into the reason andlook into the reason and subsequent remedysubsequent remedy of a certain ‘haunting’ phenomenon.of a certain ‘haunting’ phenomenon. For whatFor what specific reasonspecific reason, this committee has been formed?, this committee has been formed? 11

17. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K AA pioneering effortpioneering effort in a male-dominated field….these threein a male-dominated field….these three teamsteams competedcompeted for thefor the first timefirst time in whichin which professionalprofessional leagueleague?? 12

18. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K AA superhero comic stripsuperhero comic strip made it’s debut in 2011. Resemblingmade it’s debut in 2011. Resembling the US action-film ‘Speed’, the inaugural story shows athe US action-film ‘Speed’, the inaugural story shows a real-lifereal-life judokajudoka - described as a man- described as a man ‘with a Nordic character’‘with a Nordic character’ - save- save a busload of people from a bomb blast. In his mission, hea busload of people from a bomb blast. In his mission, he receives help fromreceives help from his assistanthis assistant, who, who unzips a frighteningunzips a frightening bear costumebear costume and sends a crawling iPad to deactivate theand sends a crawling iPad to deactivate the explosive.explosive. Identify thisIdentify this judokajudoka who was awarded the rarewho was awarded the rare Eighth DanEighth Dan inin 2012.2012. (vis – next slide)(vis – next slide) 13

20. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K After implementing anAfter implementing an unique strategyunique strategy during hisduring his goldgold medal winning effortmedal winning effort in an edition of the Summerin an edition of the Summer Olympics, theOlympics, the legendary athletelegendary athlete was asked about that inwas asked about that in the press conference. He famously replied, “the press conference. He famously replied, “I wanted theI wanted the whole world to know that my country, ___, has alwayswhole world to know that my country, ___, has always won with determination and heroismwon with determination and heroism.”.” WhoWho?? What strategyWhat strategy did he adopt?did he adopt? 14

21. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Nazí PaikidzeNazí Paikidze, an International Master (, an International Master (IMIM) and Woman) and Woman Grandmaster (Grandmaster (WGMWGM), was), was twice world youth girls’twice world youth girls’ championchampion in her age category.in her age category. For whichFor which non-sporting reasonnon-sporting reason, did she, did she miss the 2016miss the 2016 World ChampionshipWorld Championship?? 15

22. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Who?Who? 16

23. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Vijay SinghVijay Singh said hesaid he intends to brush up his gameintends to brush up his game.. Marc LeishmanMarc Leishman said that hissaid that his wife Audrey almost diedwife Audrey almost died from toxic shock syndromefrom toxic shock syndrome and her immune system is yetand her immune system is yet to recover properly.to recover properly. Charl SchwartzelCharl Schwartzel wanted towanted to makemake more childrenmore children.. All these areAll these are official explanationsofficial explanations for what?for what? (In reality, the common reason is said to be something else)(In reality, the common reason is said to be something else) 17

24. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Founded in 1821,Founded in 1821, De La RueDe La Rue is currently a leading banknoteis currently a leading banknote manufacturer, security printing and paper making companymanufacturer, security printing and paper making company with headquarter in Hampshire. Duringwith headquarter in Hampshire. During the 1950sthe 1950s, as an, as an incentive, they promised to give a sportsmanincentive, they promised to give a sportsman 10 Sterling10 Sterling Pounds @ each unitPounds @ each unit achieved by him during a particularachieved by him during a particular contest. At the end, the co. gave himcontest. At the end, the co. gave him 190 out of a possible190 out of a possible 200200.. WhichWhich remarkable sporting featremarkable sporting feat was thus celebrated?was thus celebrated? 18

25. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Originally devisedOriginally devised as a means of assisting theas a means of assisting the rehabilitation of visually impaired WWII veteransrehabilitation of visually impaired WWII veterans, it later, it later became thebecame the first Paralympic sport designed exclusivelyfirst Paralympic sport designed exclusively for disabled playersfor disabled players.. IdentifyIdentify it.it. 19

26. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K WhoseWhose on-stage performanceon-stage performance had beenhad been disrupteddisrupted by thisby this fracas during the premier episode of afracas during the premier episode of a popular tv showpopular tv show?? 20

27. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K ThisThis dream-come-true momentdream-come-true moment really occurred just areally occurred just a fewfew weeks backweeks back.. WhichWhich tournamenttournament was that?was that? 21

28. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Identify this undisputed Identify this undisputed heavyweight boxing championheavyweight boxing champion during theduring the early 1970searly 1970s who as an amateur won awho as an amateur won a gold medalgold medal at the Olympicsat the Olympics. . 22

29. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Identify theIdentify the landmarklandmark depicted in the trophy which isdepicted in the trophy which is awarded to Ajeetesh Sandhu after winningawarded to Ajeetesh Sandhu after winning a golfa golf tournamenttournament in 2016.in 2016. (bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide) 23

31. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Net-savvy commutersNet-savvy commuters from different parts of India, usingfrom different parts of India, using aa particular serviceparticular service, found, found a sports equipmenta sports equipment ‘plying on‘plying on the road’ in place ofthe road’ in place of a regular icona regular icon onon 21 Aug, 201621 Aug, 2016. . PutPut fundafunda.. 24

32. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Words of wisdomWords of wisdom from a man who now holds anfrom a man who now holds an ‘‘unwantedunwanted’’ recordrecord which iswhich is almost impossible toalmost impossible to beatbeat….….identifyidentify.. 25

35. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K TheThe animalanimal chosen as thechosen as the prime themeprime theme, appears as a symbol, appears as a symbol of power, courage, leadership and nobility onof power, courage, leadership and nobility on coats of armscoats of arms,, family crests andfamily crests and national flagsnational flags of different countries.of different countries. Symbolically, it also represents theSymbolically, it also represents the ferocity of a defenderferocity of a defender and theand the agility of an attackeragility of an attacker. The array of. The array of vibrant coloursvibrant colours represent India’srepresent India’s harmonious cultureharmonious culture that’s born out ofthat’s born out of various traditionsvarious traditions. The cleverly chosen. The cleverly chosen fontfont is the perfectis the perfect representation of therepresentation of the chaotic naturechaotic nature of the sport. of the sport. WhatWhat is being described?is being described? 1

36. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Logo of the Kabaddi World Cup 2016Logo of the Kabaddi World Cup 2016 1

37. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Just a few years ago, thisJust a few years ago, this small-small- time sportsmantime sportsman from thefrom the eastern parteastern part of India, died at aof India, died at a veryvery young age of 29young age of 29 due todue to acute pancreatitis. But hisacute pancreatitis. But his memory has been kept alivememory has been kept alive by one of his close friends.by one of his close friends. Who/What/Why/HowWho/What/Why/How?????? 2

38. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Santosh Lal taught MSD the now-famousSantosh Lal taught MSD the now-famous Helicopter ShotHelicopter Shot 2

39. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Why thisWhy this particular event in Rio-2016particular event in Rio-2016 has ahas a uniqueunique placeplace in thein the IndianIndian context?context? 3

40. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Nita Ambani presented the medalsNita Ambani presented the medals 3

41. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni, IIT-K It started atIt started at 6.13 pm6.13 pm British Summer Time onBritish Summer Time on June 22, 2010June 22, 2010 and ended atand ended at 4.47 pm4.47 pm onon June 24, 2010June 24, 2010. In between, some. In between, some unusual things happened.unusual things happened. -- Mohamed LahyaniMohamed Lahyani, one of the key person associated, one of the key person associated with the proceedings,with the proceedings, fluffed his linesfluffed his lines couple of times.couple of times. -- Programmers from IBMProgrammers from IBM had to do somehad to do some overtimeovertime dutiesduties andand fix some numbersfix some numbers properly.properly. WhatWhat waswas actually happeningactually happening during that period?during that period? 4

42. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K The longest tennis matchThe longest tennis match 4

43. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni, IIT-K To celebrate whichTo celebrate which sporting achievementsporting achievement inin June 2016June 2016 diddid Nike run a campaign calledNike run a campaign called ‘#AlwaysBelieve’‘#AlwaysBelieve’?? (Nike also made a commercial on the occasion titled(Nike also made a commercial on the occasion titled ‘‘Worth the WaitWorth the Wait’)’) 5

44. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Cleveland Cavaliers winning theirCleveland Cavaliers winning their first NBA title, especially afterfirst NBA title, especially after coming back to win in Game 7coming back to win in Game 7 5

45. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Though not very commonly applied,Though not very commonly applied, Section 14 of Law 42Section 14 of Law 42 dealing with ‘dealing with ‘Fair and unfair playFair and unfair play’ in a cricket ground has’ in a cricket ground has beenbeen come into forcecome into force in the recently concludedin the recently concluded Ind-NZInd-NZ test seriestest series (vis)(vis).. WhatWhat penaltypenalty was awarded as a result?was awarded as a result? (bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide) 6

47. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K NZ was awarded 5 bonus runsNZ was awarded 5 bonus runs 6

48. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Use of theseUse of these innocuous looking objectsinnocuous looking objects were noted in thewere noted in the ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Easternancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures,cultures, and also had been vividly described in one of the oldestand also had been vividly described in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers PapyrusEbers Papyrus.. AgainAgain in trend nowin trend now, what are they, what are they used forused for? ? 7

49. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Cupping TherapyCupping Therapy 7

50. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Three-timeThree-time archery worldarchery world championchampion Brady EllisonBrady Ellison helped thehelped the US men’s teamUS men’s team to take home a silver into take home a silver in Rio-2016.Rio-2016. Despite his sportingDespite his sporting prowess, for whichprowess, for which non-non- sporting reasonsporting reason, did he, did he grab a huge amount ofgrab a huge amount of media attentionmedia attention?? 8

51. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Is Leo in Rio?Is Leo in Rio? 8

52. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Manning Rangers F.C.Manning Rangers F.C., founded by G.R. Naidoo in, founded by G.R. Naidoo in 19281928,, had the distinction of becoming thehad the distinction of becoming the inaugural championsinaugural champions of South Africa’s new Premier Soccer Leagueof South Africa’s new Premier Soccer League in 1997.in 1997. As perAs per FIFA recordsFIFA records, whose passion and unrelenting works, whose passion and unrelenting works for football helped thefor football helped the foundation and developmentfoundation and development of thisof this now-defunct teamnow-defunct team? ? 9

53. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi 9

54. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Glenn Thomas JacobsGlenn Thomas Jacobs, a degree holder in, a degree holder in EnglishEnglish LiteratureLiterature at Northeast Missouri State University, is veryat Northeast Missouri State University, is very outspoken in terms of politics and is even aoutspoken in terms of politics and is even a member of themember of the Free State ProjectFree State Project. He used to. He used to host a podcast titledhost a podcast titled ‘The‘The Tiny Political Show’Tiny Political Show’ under the pseudonymunder the pseudonym Citizen XCitizen X (during 2007-08) and ran a(during 2007-08) and ran a blog called ‘The Adventures ofblog called ‘The Adventures of Citizen X’Citizen X’.. How do we better know thisHow do we better know this multi-talented personmulti-talented person whowho made hismade his professional debutprofessional debut under the nameunder the name Angus KingAngus King?? 10

55. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K KaneKane 10

56. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Former skipper-cum-administratorFormer skipper-cum-administrator Ali BacherAli Bacher, sports, sports psychologistpsychologist Ross TuckerRoss Tucker, businesswoman-cum-CSA, businesswoman-cum-CSA officialofficial Dawn MokhoboDawn Mokhobo and former World Cup winningand former World Cup winning captaincaptain Francois PienaarFrancois Pienaar is part of a veryis part of a very high profilehigh profile committeecommittee set up in early 2016 toset up in early 2016 to look into the reason andlook into the reason and subsequent remedysubsequent remedy of a certain ‘haunting’ phenomenon.of a certain ‘haunting’ phenomenon. For whatFor what specific reasonspecific reason, this committee has been formed?, this committee has been formed? 11

57. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Why SA cricket team chokes atWhy SA cricket team chokes at important tournaments?important tournaments? 11

58. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K AA pioneering effortpioneering effort in a male-dominated field….these threein a male-dominated field….these three teamsteams competedcompeted for thefor the first timefirst time in whichin which professionalprofessional leagueleague?? 12

59. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K ProKabaddi LeagueProKabaddi League 12

60. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K AA superhero comic stripsuperhero comic strip made it’s debut in 2011. Resemblingmade it’s debut in 2011. Resembling the US action-film ‘Speed’, the inaugural story shows athe US action-film ‘Speed’, the inaugural story shows a real-lifereal-life judokajudoka - described as a man- described as a man ‘with a Nordic character’‘with a Nordic character’ - save- save a busload of people from a bomb blast. In his mission, hea busload of people from a bomb blast. In his mission, he receives help fromreceives help from his assistanthis assistant, who, who unzips a frighteningunzips a frightening bear costumebear costume and sends a crawling iPad to deactivate theand sends a crawling iPad to deactivate the explosive.explosive. Identify thisIdentify this judokajudoka who was awarded the rarewho was awarded the rare Eighth DanEighth Dan inin 2012.2012. (vis – next slide)(vis – next slide) 13

62. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Vladimir PutinVladimir Putin 13

63. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K After implementing anAfter implementing an unique strategyunique strategy during hisduring his goldgold medal winning effortmedal winning effort in an edition of the Summerin an edition of the Summer Olympics, theOlympics, the legendary athletelegendary athlete was asked about that inwas asked about that in the press conference. He famously replied, “the press conference. He famously replied, “I wanted theI wanted the whole world to know that my country, ___, has alwayswhole world to know that my country, ___, has always won with determination and heroismwon with determination and heroism.”.” WhoWho?? What strategyWhat strategy did he adopt?did he adopt? 14

64. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Abebe Bikila & winning the 1960Abebe Bikila & winning the 1960 marathon running ‘barefoot’marathon running ‘barefoot’ 14

65. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Nazí PaikidzeNazí Paikidze, an International Master (, an International Master (IMIM) and Woman) and Woman Grandmaster (Grandmaster (WGMWGM), was), was twice world youth girls’twice world youth girls’ championchampion in her age category.in her age category. For whichFor which non-sporting reasonnon-sporting reason, did she, did she miss the 2016miss the 2016 World ChampionshipWorld Championship?? 15

66. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Hijab LawsHijab Laws 15

67. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Who?Who? 16

68. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Daniel RicciardoDaniel Ricciardo 16

69. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Vijay SinghVijay Singh said hesaid he intends to brush up his gameintends to brush up his game.. Marc LeishmanMarc Leishman said that hissaid that his wife Audrey almost diedwife Audrey almost died from toxic shock syndromefrom toxic shock syndrome and her immune system is yetand her immune system is yet to recover properly.to recover properly. Charl SchwartzelCharl Schwartzel wanted towanted to makemake more childrenmore children.. All these areAll these are official explanationsofficial explanations for what?for what? (In reality, the common reason is said to be something else)(In reality, the common reason is said to be something else) 17

70. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Skipping Rio Olympics for ZikaSkipping Rio Olympics for Zika 17

71. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Founded in 1821,Founded in 1821, De La RueDe La Rue is currently a leading banknoteis currently a leading banknote manufacturer, security printing and paper making companymanufacturer, security printing and paper making company with headquarter in Hampshire. Duringwith headquarter in Hampshire. During the 1950sthe 1950s, as an, as an incentive, they promised to give a sportsmanincentive, they promised to give a sportsman 10 Sterling10 Sterling Pounds @ each unitPounds @ each unit achieved by him during a particularachieved by him during a particular contest. At the end, the co. gave himcontest. At the end, the co. gave him 190 out of a possible190 out of a possible 200200.. WhichWhich remarkable sporting featremarkable sporting feat was thus celebrated?was thus celebrated? 18

72. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Jim Laker’s 19 wicketsJim Laker’s 19 wickets 18

73. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Originally devisedOriginally devised as a means of assisting theas a means of assisting the rehabilitation of visually impaired WWII veteransrehabilitation of visually impaired WWII veterans, it later, it later became thebecame the first Paralympic sport designed exclusivelyfirst Paralympic sport designed exclusively for disabled playersfor disabled players.. IdentifyIdentify it.it. 19

74. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K GoalballGoalball 19

75. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K WhoseWhose on-stage performanceon-stage performance had beenhad been disrupteddisrupted by thisby this fracas during the premier episode of afracas during the premier episode of a popular tv showpopular tv show?? 20

76. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Ryan LochteRyan Lochte 20

77. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K ThisThis dream-come-true momentdream-come-true moment really occurred just areally occurred just a fewfew weeks backweeks back.. WhichWhich tournamenttournament was that?was that? 21

78. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K BRICS U-17 Football TournamentBRICS U-17 Football Tournament 21

79. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Identify this undisputed Identify this undisputed heavyweight boxing championheavyweight boxing champion during theduring the early 1970searly 1970s who as an amateur won awho as an amateur won a gold medalgold medal at the Olympicsat the Olympics. . 22

80. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Joe FrazierJoe Frazier 22

81. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Identify theIdentify the landmarklandmark depicted in the trophy which isdepicted in the trophy which is awarded to Ajeetesh Sandhu after winningawarded to Ajeetesh Sandhu after winning a golfa golf tournamenttournament in 2016.in 2016. (bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide) 23

83. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Golconda FortGolconda Fort 23

84. Quiz by SomnathSports Quiz (Prelims) I IAntaragni-2K16, IIT-K Net-savvy commutersNet-savvy commuters from different parts of India, usingfrom different parts of India, using aa particular serviceparticular service, found, found a sports equipmenta sports equipment ‘plying on‘plying on the road’ in place ofthe road’ in place of a regular icona regular icon onon 21 Aug, 201621 Aug, 2016. . PutPut fundafunda.. 24

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