A sports quiz that I had set and hosted as part of the 7th edition of UWL (Ultimate Warriors League) at IIFT Delhi on Nov 7, 2014

1. UWL Sports Quiz
Sumanth Patlolla
MBA (IB) 2013-15

2. Life isn‘t fair. So isn‘t this Quiz!

3. • 40 Qs in 3 blocks
• Scoring pattern for each block:
Question (n) Scoring Pattern Max Points
01 to 08 (08) 5 pointers 40
09 to 32 (24) 10 pointers 240
33 to 40 (08) 15 pointers 120
Total 400

4. Infinite Bounce
• 4 Qs
• Clockwise
• +5/0
• No pounces

5. One of the first questions Nelson Mandela
asked on being released from prison in 1990
was, “Is ________ still alive?”
Who?
01

6. Sir Don Bradman

7. Why did a woman called Maxima Zorreguieta have a
tough time during the Argentina-Netherlands S/F,
with millions watching her every move, her every
smile or clap?
02

8. Maxima is the Argentine-born Queen of the
Netherlands (wife of King Willem-Alexander)

9. Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1992 NBA draft (3rd
overall), he went on to play 13 seasons in the NBA. However we
remember him for a completely different reason. What?
03

10. Only amateur in the 1992 Dream Team

11. Identify
04

13. Infinite Bounce
• 4 Qs
• Anti-clockwise
• +5/0
• No pounces

14. With nine medals to date, which alpine country is
the smallest nation to win a medal in any Olympics,
and the only nation to win a medal in the Winter
Games but not in the Summer Games?
05

15. Liechtenstein

16. “I thought that was a goal.”______
“You and me both.” ______
This is an exchange after probably the most famous
save in World Cup history.
Just fill in the blanks with the names of two legends
of the sport.
06

17. Pelé and Gordon Banks of England

18. Which cricketer was mockingly nicknamed the
Peshawar Rickshaw when he made his debut
because he wasn't as fast as the Rawalpindi Express?
The Rickshaw, however, had the last laugh as he
outlasted and arguably outdid the Express.
07

19. Umar Gul

20. This is a photo from the upcoming movie “Pawn Sacrifice”
What is this movie based on ?
08

21. Match Of The Century 1972

22. Infinite Bounce
• 12 Qs
• Clockwise
• +10/0
• 4 pounces per team
• +10/-5 on the pounce

23. Arsenal set a fabulous record by going on an unbeaten streak
in the 03-04 EPL season, thanks to the goal-machine Thierry
Henry, ably supported by Bergkamp, Pires, Vieira n Co.
However, this was not the first instance of a team going
undefeated an entire season.
Which was the first team to achieve this incredible feat?
Ob. Arsenal Q  09

24. Preston North End

25. • 9.77 Asafa Powell, August 18, 2006, Zurich
• 9.77 _____ _______ June 11, 2006, Gateshead
• 9.77 _____ _______ June 14 2005, Athens
• 9.79 Maurice Greene, June 16, 1999, Doha
• 9.84 Tyson Gay, August 18, 2006 Zürich
• 9.84 Bruby Surin, August 22, 1999 Seville
• 9.84 Donovan Bailey, June 27, 1996, Atlanta
• 9.85 Olusoji Fasuba, May 12, 2006 Doha
• 9.85 Leroy Burell, July 6, 1994 Lausanne
• 9.86 Francis Obikwelu August 22, 2004 Athens
• 9.86 Ato Boldon, April 19, 1998 Walnut
• 9.86 Frankie Fredericks, July 3, 1996 Lausanne
• 9.86 Carl Lewis, August 25, 1991 Tokyo
10

27. In 1971, this tennis player discovered a talented 11-
year-old in Cameroon while on a goodwill tour, and
arranged for the kid to get some coaching in France.
The kid went on to win the French Open in 1983
while the discoverer would win the US & Australian
Opens in 1968 & 1970 respectively, and the
Wimbledon in 1975.
Name the discoverer and the kid
11

28. Arthur Ashe and Yannick Noah

29. These two Indian cricketers made their Ranji Trophy
debuts on the same day, on 30 November ,1989 for
the same team. They later went on to get married on
the same day.
The most hilarious “incident” concerning them,
involved one of them berating a fielder for attempting
a catch of his bowling.
What was the “incident”?
12

30. Kumble, Srinath - incident was at the Kotla
when Kumble had 9 wickets against Pakistan
and Srinath was bowling.

31. • Terry Venables who has managed several club
sides including Tottenham Hotspurs and Leeds
United in England and Barcelona in Spain used
this formation while in charge of Hotspurs. It was
used by England in Euro 96, where they reached
the semi-finals. Since then, it has lost its
popularity in England. It is, however, most known
for being used by Carlo Ancelotti during his time
at AC Milan. This formation has a popular name
and used by the media to refer to it.
Give the name of the formation.
13

33. What term?
• Originating in the card game bridge, and used in
golf since 1930, the term in its most popular
form was first applied by New York
Times columnist John Kieran. After the
Australian player Jack Crawford was on a
supreme run that year, Kieran, who was a bridge
player, wrote: "If Crawford wins, it would be
something like scoring a ________, doubled and
vulnerable."
14

34. Grand Slam
• Jack Crawford had won the Australian, French, and
Wimbledon Championships, speculation arose
about his chances in the U.S. Championships.
Kieran, who was a bridge player, wrote: "If Crawford
wins, it would be something like scoring a grand slam-
doubled and vulnerable."
• Crawford, an asthmatic, won two of the first three
sets of his finals match against Fred Perry, then
tired in the heat and lost the last two sets and the
match

35. • After seeing his dream of making a strong
challenge for the World Cup fizzle into the air, X
said he wants Y to win the trophy.
• According to X, he was fired up for the
tournament with Z but internal wrangling within
the team affected their performance as
they failed to win a single match.
• “It was crazy but now that its over, we have to
concentrate on the immediate future. I couldn’t
win it this time with Z but I am hoping Y does it”.
• W.r.t. World Cup 2014, Id X,Y and Z.
15

36. X- Kevin Prince Boateng
Y- Jerome Boateng
Z- Ghana

37. Storied Indian sporting family:
If the husband played hockey in the Olympics and
the son, tennis, then in which sport did the wife
represent the country?
And for extra points, she happens to be the
granddaughter of which famous Indian?
16

38. Basketball — Jennifer Paes
Husband – Vece Paes, Son – Leander Paes
Her great-grandfather was the poet Michael
Madhusudan Dutt

39. Connect
17

40. 500th Test wicket victims of the 5 legends
Jacques Kallis - Courtney Walsh
Michael Kasprowicz - Muttiah Muralitharan
Hashan Tillakaratne - Shane Warne
Marcus Trescothick - Glenn McGrath
Stephen Harmison - Anil Kumble

41. In Oct ’06, Peter Norman the Australian sprinter
who won the silver in the 200m final at the 1968
Olympics, died of a heart attack aged 64.
Norman’s time of 20.06 secs still remains an
Australian record.
But what overshadowed this achievement?
18

42. The Black Power
salute at the 1968
Olympics by Tommy
Smith and John Carlos.
Peter Norman was the
silver medalist.

43. Speaking about his most famous race, he says:
“Going into the stadium for the final, I was quite relaxed
but when I saw my rivals, tension mounted. And with
each minute it increased. I drew lane five with the South
African Malcolm Spence to my left and the German
Manfred Kinder on my right. I was going strong till about
250 meters. But then I slowed down a bit. I thought the
pace was very fast and I would fizzle out in the end if I
continued at that speed. At that point I even looked back
or maybe it was just a side-glance. But that fraction of a
second decided my fate. One by one they all caught up
with me…”
19

44. Milkha Singh, 1960 Olympics

45. What was this match famously called? (location should do)
*Bonus pts for giving me the final number of cards (Yellow & Red)
20

46. Battle of Nuremberg ending in 16 Yellow and 4 Red cards

47. Infinite Bounce
• 12 Qs
• Anti-clockwise
• +10/0
• 4 pounces per team
• +10/-5 on the pounce

48. In the 1950s, Ferrucio X, tractor manufacturer
with a penchant for fast cars, approached Enzo
Ferrari about the substandard clutch, poor
interiors, etc of his purchased Ferrari.
Enzo dismissed him saying “You know how to drive
a tractor, but you will never learn to drive a Ferrari”
What did Ferrucio do?
21

49. • He constructed his own car to outperform the
Ferrari
• Lamborghini

50. • It is a unique 27 by 15 feet structure
conceptualized and built by Skyline Group,
Bangalore comprising 10,000 units.
• The highlight is a large metal statue of X.
There is a live electronic unit, at the right -
hand top corner. It also has the following
words on it:
• “Commitment, Consistency, Class: A tribute
to X”.
• X please!
22

51. Rahul Dravid

52. 1966-England
Connect
2002-South Korea/Japan
2010-South Africa 2014-Brazil
23

53. All these teams knocked out the defending
champions in the group stage
1966 – Brazil by Portugal
2002 – France by Denmark
2010 – Italy by Slovakia
2014 – Spain by Chile

54. • Khalsa Warriors
• Yo Yo Tigers
• Vancouver Lions
• Punjab Thunder
• Lahore Lions
• United Singhs
• California Eagles
• Royal Kings
These teams participate in which sport event ?
24

55. World Kabaddi League

56. This tennis
superstar earned a
certain nickname
because of his
tenacity on the
court. This
nickname was later
used in the logo of
the company he
founded.
Company?
25

57. • Rene Lacoste

58. These became popular in the US by the end of Summer
2004 and later garnered worldwide recognition. They
come is different sizes and are elastic and
predominantly yellow. There was speculation that
there would be a drop in sales post 2012, but sales
have only grown.
A 2013 article estimates that a total of 80 million
of these have been sold to date.
What?
26

59. • Livestrong wristbands

60. 27
According to the OED, this term came into use after a feat
achieved by HH Stephenson took for the all-England eleven
against Hallam at the Hyde Park ground, Sheffield in 1858.
As was customary for outstanding feats by professionals then,
a collection was held for Stephenson and he was presented
with a _____ from the proceeds of the collection
What term originated from this practice?

61. A Hat-trick
The proceeds of the collection were spent to buy a
hat for the cricketer

62. Zangalewa is a 1986 hit song in a language called
Fang. Originally sung by a group called ‘Golden
Sounds’, it was such a big hit that the group
changed its name to Zangalewa.
The song actually pays tribute to skirmishers
during WW2. This song is still used by Policemen
and Army for training and rally purposes.
What were the words of the chorus which
suddenly became famous a few years ago?
28

63. Waka Waka !

64. England vs West Indies, Old Trafford, 1933
Ellis Achong has Walter Robins stumped off a
ball that surprisingly turns the other way after
pitching. Robins stood there is disbelief before
trudging back to the pavilion saying “fancy
being done by a ______” to the umpire.
What cricketing term caught on henceforth ?
29

65. Chinaman

66. Give me the player or the trick!
(Bonus points for the tournament)
30

67. The Cruyff Turn

68. They have won a record 29 Spanish League
titles, including 7 in a row and 10 in a row
sequences. They have also won 22 Spanish
Cup titles. In Europe they have won 8
European Championships titles.
Which team?
31

69. Real Madrid Basketball team

70. In football, some countries include stars as
part of their badge, to represent World Cup
wins. For example, Brazil has 5.
Which country apart from Italy and Germany
has 4 stars?
Why?
32

71. Uruguay, for 2 Olympic titles in 1924 and 1928
which were considered as FIFA World
Championships before the FIFA World Cup started

72. Infinite Bounce
• 4 Qs
• Clockwise
• +15/0
• 2 pounces per team
• +15/-10 on the pounce

73. Mool Chand Chowhan (1927- September 11, 2009) served as the
Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA),
the head of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and
he also was an active member of the 2010 Commonwealth
Games Organizing Committee.
Jasdev Singh is a noted sports commentator, he has covered 9
Olympics, 8 hockey World Cups and 6 Asian Games.
He has also been official commentator on Independence Day,
and Republic Day parade broadcasts since 1963.
He was awarded Padma Shri in 1985 and Padma Bhushan in 2004
Now, these two feature in an exhaustive list of three, along with
another Indian X, identify X.
33

74. Indira Gandhi
Only three Indians to receive the Olympic Order
of Merit till date.

75. • Cricket at the X began in 1882 when the Pickwick Cricket Club assumed
formal ownership of the ground. The first international match held was in
1895 when Slade Lucas' side visited the island. The first Test match was
held in January 1930. The stands of the X were extensively rebuilt in
a (US$45 Million) redevelopment. Demolition of the old stadium began on
schedule in June, 2005 after completion of the first Test against Pakistan.
The names of the former stands which made up the stadium were the
George Challenor stand, the Hall and Griffith, the X, the Mitchie Hewitt,
the Pickwick, and the Three Ws stand plus the Peter Short Media Centre.
Most of these names have been retained.
• The X has also hosted many non-cricket events such as matches of
the national football team, hockey, inter-school athletics, Miss
_______ pageants, and concert events. The ground also has a jumbo TV
screen and also a Jacuzzi area, for fans to watch while relaxing in the pool
(similar to Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona). Behind this is a large grassy
hill for fans to have picnics on, which has a bunker underneath for
the media.
• There are two more stadiums with the same name in different parts of the
world.
• One in Adelaide and one in Dunedin, NZ
34

76. Kensington Oval

77. Jaipal Singh is a gentleman from the Munda
tribe of Jharkhand who was affectionately
called X (meaning Great Leader) by his fellow
tribesmen. He founded the Adivasi Mahasabha
which later on became the Jharkhand party
after independence.
He is however, significant in terms of Indian
sports apart from the obvious fame in politics.
Why ?? (and also give X)
35

78. X= Marang Gomke
He was the Captain of the Indian Hockey Team which
won its first ever Gold medal in 1928 Amsterdam
Olympics

79. Ashley Westwood is a former defender and a
graduate of the Manchester United Academy who
played for several clubs in the second and third tier
of English football.
After retiring in 2012, he worked as first team coach
at Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers for a short period
of time. He was subsequently appointed as the head
coach of a team in July 2013 and was successful in
leading them to their first ever league title.
Which team ?
36

80. Bengaluru FC

81. Infinite Bounce
• 4 Qs
• Anti-clockwise
• +15/0
• 2 pounces per team
• +15/-10 on the pounce

82. The pics are those of
Thomas Odoyo (Kenya),
Mohammad Sheikh
(Kenya) and Malachi Jones
(Bermuda).
They are an exhaustive
list of players amongst
130-odd, who have taken
part in X before Y.
What are X and Y?
37

83. X: Main World Cup tournament
Y: Under-19 World Cup
They all played in the main World Cup Cricket
tournament and then in the under 19 Cup.

84. • B, also known by other names, is a
traditional Asian game in which players aim
to keep a heavily weighted shuttlecock in the
air by using their bodies, apart from the
hands. The game is played on a court similar
to badminton and volleyball, or be played
artistically, among a circle of players in a
street or park, with the objective to keep the
shuttle 'up' and show off skills.
• In Vietnam, it is known as đá cầu and is the
national sport.
38

85. Jianzi

86. Identify the goalkeeper
(Half-points for nationality)
39

87. Rene Higuita

88. The British and Indian Polo teams have since 2010, played a Polo
tournament called the ‘X Challenge Cup’ as a commemoration of a
famous but oft forgotten battle during the Anglo-Afghan war in
1897.
21 soldiers from the Sikh regiment perished valiantly while
guarding X Fort from 10,000 Afghan and Orakzai tribesmen.
The battle is considered a classic example of ‘last stand’ and has
been compared frequently to the Battle of Y, which became even
more famous in 2007 through a movie based on the book ‘Gates of
Fire’.
X and Y ?
No part points!
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89. X= Saragarhi, Y= Thermopylae

90. Thank You