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ROUND 1DRIES

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1. Miroslava Vavrinec is a former tennis player. She was born in Slovakia but later emigrated to Switzerland. When Mirosalava was nine, her father took her to watch a tournament where Martina Narvatilova said she looked atheletic and ought to give a shot at tennis. Her highest WTA singles ranking was 76 and also represented Switzerland during 2000 Sydney Olympics. Today she is not known for her racquet skills. How do we better know Mirosalava?

Answer: Mirka Federer

2. X originated in Southern or Central Asia, most likely inIran.Its invention is dated variously from the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD.EmperorAlexander died from exhaustion while playing X.

Qutubuddin Aibak, TheSultan of Delhi named X as Chaughana and died accidentally while playing the same.

However the modern version of X is derived fromManipur,India, where the game was known as 'Sagol Kangjei', 'Kanjai-bazee'.ID X.

Answer: Polo

3. In 1980, The summer Paralympics were hosted by The Netherlands. These games were originally supposed to be hosted by the USSR.

However, disability sport was not yet well-developed in USSR, and they passed, notoriously, a statement that was seen as an excuse not to host the event.

What statement was issued by The USSR?

Answer: A statement was issued by the USSR denying the existence of any invalids(disabled people) in their country.

4.The picture shows a part of the 2006 Queens Baton Relay held in Rupertswood, a masion and county eastate located in Sunbury on the outskirts of Melbourne.

During Easter celebration in 1883, what did Lady Janet Clarke supposedly present to Lord Darnley in a joking fashion? A re-enactment of this was performed when the Baton Relay was being held in Rupertswood.

Answer: The Ashes (Urn)

5. ID the famous cricketer endorsing his brand of beer.

Answer: Shane Warne

6. Unveiled during the 21st July JSW launch, the crest features the __________ colored in white in order to symbolize victory from when the Wodeyars won the palace back, the pride, resilience and the will of the people of X is represented by a picture of a blue Gandaberunda A mythical two headed bird that is said to possess magical might right in the middle.

What are we talking about?

Answer: Bengaluru FC

7. In 2014, Magnus Carlsen played against a man dressed in red in Oslo. Who/what was the man.

Answer: The man represents the entire country of Norway. The entire country voted for the best move. 3 experts also played on behalf of the country. Then they consulted a chess engine called Houdini before the man in red made the suggested move.

8. What is being depicted in the following picture?

Answer: The1968 Mexico Olympics Black Power salute. Done by Tommie Smith and John Carlos

9. Chaudhary Abdul Jail was born in Daska, Punjab on October 8 1949. He used to work in Abu Dhabi before gaining popularity in the 90s and 2000s. How do we better know him?

Answer: Chacha Cricket

10. Two theories prevail as to why X uses The Y as his nickname.

One is that X adopted the nickname upon having earned a degree, which entitiles one to use the title Y.Another, as spoken by his father himself, The Y because , I dont think there is a particular reason, but its beautiful and important, The Y. And in our country , the Y is a name given to someone for respect, its very important. identify X, and give his nickname, the Y.

Answer: Valentino Rossi, The Doctor

11. Farewell poem by which athlete?

Answer : Kobe Bryant

12. In which English City would you find the a football league ground called Valley Parade and a rugby league ground called the Odsal Stadium.

The sales of the scarves of the football club of this city increased in recent years to fans ofHarry Potter, because the colours are the same as Harry's house scarf atHogwarts School.

Name the city/club.

Answer: Bradford City

ROUND 2LIST IT

1. List all the individual medal holders for India in the summer Olympics. (Non-team sports)

Answer:1. Norman Pritchard2. Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav3. Leander Paes4. Karnam Malleswari5. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore6. Abhinav Bindra7. Vijender Singh8. Sushil Kumar9. Vijay Kumar10. Saina Nehwal11. Mary Kom12. Gagan Narang13. Yogeshwar Dutt

2. Name all the opponents The Undertaker had beaten at Wrestlemania until his 21-0 streak was broken by Brock Lesner.

Answer:1. Jimmy Snuka2. Jake Roberts3. Giant Gonzlez4. King Kong Bundy5. Diesel6. Sycho Sid7. Kane8. The Big Bossman9. Triple H10. Ric Flair11. Big Show andA-Train12. Randy Orton13. Mark Henry14. Batista15. Edge16. Shawn Michaels17. CM Punk

ROUND 3TAKE YOUR PICK

CRICKET FOOTBALL

TENNIS OLYMPICS FORMULA1 NBA ATHLETICS MISC

4: While completing the shot the batsman flicked the stumps with his foot and the off-side bail was dislodged. But strangely, it returned back to its position perfectly. Wicketkeeper Jack Russell had seen everything and didnt appeal. He later said, I thought to myself that if I do I wont make it home. Itll be lynched. The bail didnt fall off in the end but it stayed slightly out of its slot.

What was thus achieved by this stroke of luck?

Answer: Brain Lara overtook Sir Gary Sobers epic innings of 365 through that shot.

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Answer: All of them have played for both the cross city rival of any one particular city.

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What award that originated at the University Of Cambridge would you associate with these people?

Goran IvanisevicMary PierceMarat SafinRafael NadalAna Ivanovic

All the players have the WOODEN SPOON(in grandslams).

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Whos name has been blanked out?

Answer: Steph Curry

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In 1958Alfred Neubauer's biography was published, and he described the origin of theXas being accidental. In 1934 the international governing body of motor sport prescribed a maximum weight limit of 750 kg for Grand Prix racing cars, excluding tyres and fuel. Neubauer said that when in spring 1934, the Mercedes-Benz team placed its newMercedes-Benz W25on the scrutineering scales prior to theEifelrennenat theNrburgring, it allegedly recorded 751kg (1,656lb). Racing managerAlfred Neubauerand his driverManfred von Brauchitsch, who both later published their memoirs, claimed that they had the idea of removing all the white paint from the bodywork. The story continues that the next day the shining silver aluminium beneath was exposed and scrutineering was passed. After the 350hp (260kW) car of Von Brauchitsch won the race, the nickname Xwas born, according to this version. What is X?

Answer: Silver Arrows

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Pro Kabbaddi League.

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X specialized in sprints and long jumps was recognized as the greatest and the most famous athlete in the track and field events

After all this glory, in his last days he was eventually reduced to working as a gas station attendant after he was prosecuted for tax evasion.

He was in the news recently, courtsey of his bio-pic starring Stephen James and Jason Sudeikis.

ID X.

Answer: Jesse Owens

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Wiki snapshot of what?

Answer : Olympics gold postboxes by British govt.back

ROUND 4LVC

X was anAmerican novelist,Dark Romantic, and short story writer.He published several short stories in various periodicals, which he collected in 1837 asTwice-Told Tales. The Scarlet Letterwas published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels.Much of X's writing centers onNew England, many works featuring moralallegorieswith aPuritaninspiration. His fiction works are considered part of theRomantic movementand, more specifically, Dark romanticism.

ID the location in this video.

X, son of Zebedee was one of theTwelve ApostlesofJesus, and traditionally considered the first apostle to be martyred. He was a son ofZebedeeandSalome, and brother ofJohn the Apostle. X is described as one of the first disciples to join Jesus. TheSynoptic Gospelsstate that X and John were with their father by the seashore when Jesus called them to follow him.

Xis acolossalneoclassical sculptureonNew York HarborinNew York City, in the United States. The copper statue, designed byFrdric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, was built byGustave Eiffeland dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the peopleofFrance. The statue bears a torch and atabula ansata(a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of theAmerican Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. ID X.

This airline giant recently started the longest non-stop flight from Abu Dhabi to Auckland.

Which is this Dubai based airline?

Answer: Home grounds of EPL teams.

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