QM:Somnath Chanda

Sports QuizPrelims

RULES

• 24 questions.• Each question carries 1 mark.• Star-marked questions (Q. No. 4, 8, 12, 16,

20 & 24) will be counted to break the ties.• Top 4 teams will qualify for the Final. Next

8 teams will qualify for the Semi-Final.• Every decision of the QM is final.

Both pretty Both pretty highly highly

revered revered figures, figures,

they have a they have a very special very special place in the place in the

world of world of sports. sports.

Identify the Identify the couple.couple.

1

Who was chiefly responsible for this Who was chiefly responsible for this bowling scorecard?bowling scorecard?

2

France FootballFrance Football was established in  was established in 1946 as a weekly magazine focused 1946 as a weekly magazine focused

on sharing football news from on sharing football news from around the world. Ten years later, to around the world. Ten years later, to

expand their readership in France expand their readership in France and across Europe, Gabriel Hanot, and across Europe, Gabriel Hanot, main columnist of the magazine main columnist of the magazine

proposed his colleagues to do proposed his colleagues to do something which ultimately became something which ultimately became

a big hit and became an annual a big hit and became an annual affair. affair.

What was thus created/started?What was thus created/started?

3

In which highly publicised contest In which highly publicised contest in 2015, the winner was decided in 2015, the winner was decided

via these scores : 116 – 112, 116 – via these scores : 116 – 112, 116 – 112 & 118 – 110?112 & 118 – 110?

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Which duo recently broke the 22-Which duo recently broke the 22-year old record made by these two year old record made by these two

Hall-of-Famers?Hall-of-Famers?

West Bengal Bridge Association has West Bengal Bridge Association has instituted an annual tournament in the instituted an annual tournament in the

name of Oindrilla Kundu, a former name of Oindrilla Kundu, a former player who represented India in many player who represented India in many

international events.international events.What was her biggest claim to fame?What was her biggest claim to fame?

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In early 2015, she joined Jesse In early 2015, she joined Jesse Owens and Usain Bolt as the only Owens and Usain Bolt as the only

athletes to break three world athletes to break three world records in three different events in records in three different events in two weeks and was duly awarded two weeks and was duly awarded

the Laureus Sports Awards for the the Laureus Sports Awards for the Best Sportswoman for her Best Sportswoman for her remarkable achievement.remarkable achievement.

Who?Who?

Hetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise Hetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise this sport, has represented India in this sport, has represented India in

tournaments in Estonia, Poland, Finland tournaments in Estonia, Poland, Finland and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in the middleweight category at the 2009 the middleweight category at the 2009

World Games. But lack of awareness and World Games. But lack of awareness and sponsorships are proving to be major sponsorships are proving to be major

obstacles for her career. “They confuse obstacles for her career. “They confuse it with a car, and others just don’t care,” it with a car, and others just don’t care,”

says Hetal about her sponsors.says Hetal about her sponsors.  Which sport does she pursue?Which sport does she pursue?

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Whose Whose family family

members members are they?are they?

10

The Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 The Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 stars to the stars to the Club de Golf Le MirageClub de Golf Le Mirage, ,

thus ranking it among the most thus ranking it among the most beautiful golf clubs in Canada.beautiful golf clubs in Canada.

Who owns this club?Who owns this club?

11

This trophy, called This trophy, called the Breal Cup, the Breal Cup,

named after Michel named after Michel Breal, was sold in an Breal, was sold in an

auction for auction for $868,000 in 2012. It $868,000 in 2012. It is the highest price is the highest price ever for any piece of ever for any piece of

Olympics Olympics memorabilia sold in memorabilia sold in

auction. auction. Who was awarded Who was awarded

this artistic trophy?this artistic trophy?

12

As the story goes, this sporting As the story goes, this sporting tradition originated in 1883 when New tradition originated in 1883 when New York socialite E. Berry Wall presented York socialite E. Berry Wall presented

roses to distinguished ladies at an roses to distinguished ladies at an after-party that was attended by Col. M. after-party that was attended by Col. M.

Lewis Clark, grandson of William Lewis Clark, grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition fame. This gesture is believed to have fame. This gesture is believed to have

led Clark to the idea of designating rose led Clark to the idea of designating rose as the official flower of the said event.as the official flower of the said event.

Which sporting tradition is being talked Which sporting tradition is being talked about?about?

13

This particular way of celebration is This particular way of celebration is supposedly inspired from supposedly inspired from

whom/what? whom/what?

14

Proud moment for Indian sports…….Proud moment for Indian sports…….Which particular sporting Which particular sporting

achievement is being hinted at? achievement is being hinted at?

15

Partially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, Partially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, quarterback of Gallaudet University quarterback of Gallaudet University realized that his hand signals could realized that his hand signals could be read by opposing players pretty be read by opposing players pretty

easily. easily. What did he propose as a remedy of What did he propose as a remedy of

this problem which ultimately this problem which ultimately become a very common feature in become a very common feature in

the world of sports?the world of sports?

16

This fashion accessory, very commonly This fashion accessory, very commonly seen during the winter, share its name seen during the winter, share its name with a sporting gear which was used with a sporting gear which was used

long back.long back.Explain the sports connection.Explain the sports connection.

17

As the International Olympic As the International Olympic Committee banned the national sports Committee banned the national sports federation because of corruption and federation because of corruption and mismanagement issues, X was forced mismanagement issues, X was forced

to take part in 2014 Sochi Games to take part in 2014 Sochi Games under the Olympic Flag. In a noble under the Olympic Flag. In a noble gesture X, son of an Italian mother, gesture X, son of an Italian mother,

printed the names of his countrymen printed the names of his countrymen who sponsored his entire trip to Sochi, who sponsored his entire trip to Sochi,

on his uniform.on his uniform.Who is X?Who is X?

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Which much appreciated 2012 bolly-Which much appreciated 2012 bolly-flick, based on the life of a former flick, based on the life of a former

athlete was dedicated to all the athlete was dedicated to all the ‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?

19

Named after a chess enthusiast who Named after a chess enthusiast who was said to be a mediocre player, it was said to be a mediocre player, it came into use after mid-19came into use after mid-19thth century century publications reported that he played publications reported that he played this opening in an 1809 game which this opening in an 1809 game which he famously lost. The name may also he famously lost. The name may also

be a slighting reference to his be a slighting reference to his tumultous personal life involving his tumultous personal life involving his

wife.wife.Who was that chess-lover?Who was that chess-lover?

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These are some of the tweets by These are some of the tweets by ‘whom’?‘whom’?

21

Purnima Mahato is the only one Purnima Mahato is the only one from her sports to win the from her sports to win the

Dronacharya Award.Dronacharya Award.Which sport is she associated with?Which sport is she associated with?

22

To be played To be played in the USA, in the USA, this is the this is the

logo of which logo of which forthcoming forthcoming tournament?tournament?

23

Released during mid-2014, who is Released during mid-2014, who is the the

subject of this cartoon?subject of this cartoon?

24

Though she retired at a very young Though she retired at a very young age of 23, she created history in age of 23, she created history in

1958.1958. What’s her claim to fame? What’s her claim to fame?

(She died on 8(She died on 8thth January, 2016) January, 2016)

Both pretty Both pretty highly highly

revered revered figures, figures,

they have a they have a very special very special place in the place in the

world of world of sports. sports.

Identify the Identify the couple.couple.

1

Zeus & Hera

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Who was chiefly responsible for this Who was chiefly responsible for this bowling scorecard?bowling scorecard?

2

Pranav Dhanawade

22

France FootballFrance Football was established in  was established in 1946 as a weekly magazine focused 1946 as a weekly magazine focused

on sharing football news from on sharing football news from around the world. Ten years later, to around the world. Ten years later, to

expand their readership in France expand their readership in France and across Europe, Gabriel Hanot, and across Europe, Gabriel Hanot, main columnist of the magazine main columnist of the magazine

proposed his colleagues to do proposed his colleagues to do something which ultimately became something which ultimately became

a big hit and became an annual a big hit and became an annual affair. affair.

What was thus created/started?What was thus created/started?

3

Ballon D’or (He asked his colleagues to vote for the player of the year in Europe in 1956 and thus the Ballon D’or was

started)

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In which highly publicised contest In which highly publicised contest in 2015, the winner was decided in 2015, the winner was decided

via these scores : 116 – 112, 116 – via these scores : 116 – 112, 116 – 112 & 118 – 110?112 & 118 – 110?

4

Mayweather defeated Pacquio

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5

Which duo recently broke the 22-Which duo recently broke the 22-year old record made by these two year old record made by these two

Hall-of-Famers?Hall-of-Famers?

Santina

55

West Bengal Bridge Association has West Bengal Bridge Association has instituted an annual tournament in the instituted an annual tournament in the

name of Oindrila Kundu, a former player name of Oindrila Kundu, a former player who represented India in many who represented India in many

international events.international events.What was her biggest claim to fame?What was her biggest claim to fame?

6

Mini of Kabuliwala (She was better known as Tinku

Thakur)

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7

In early 2015, she joined Jesse In early 2015, she joined Jesse Owens and Usain Bolt as the only Owens and Usain Bolt as the only

athletes to break three world athletes to break three world records in three different events in records in three different events in two weeks and was duly awarded two weeks and was duly awarded

the Laureus Sports Awards for the the Laureus Sports Awards for the Best Sportswoman for her Best Sportswoman for her remarkable achievement.remarkable achievement.

Who?Who?

Genzebe Dibaba

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Hetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise Hetal Dave, only Indian lady to practise this sport, has represented India in this sport, has represented India in

tournaments in Estonia, Poland, Finland tournaments in Estonia, Poland, Finland and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in and Taiwan, and got the fifth position in the middleweight category at the 2009 the middleweight category at the 2009

World Games. But lack of awareness and World Games. But lack of awareness and sponsorships are proving to be major sponsorships are proving to be major

obstacles for her career. “They confuse obstacles for her career. “They confuse it with a car, and others just don’t care,” it with a car, and others just don’t care,”

says Hetal about her sponsors.says Hetal about her sponsors.  Which sport does she pursue?Which sport does she pursue?

(vis – next slide)

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Sumo Wrestling

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Whose Whose family family

members members are they?are they?

Satnam Singh Bhamara

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10

The Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 The Golf Digest magazine awarded 4 stars to the Club de golf Le Mirage, stars to the Club de golf Le Mirage,

thus ranking it among the most thus ranking it among the most beautiful golf clubs in Canada.beautiful golf clubs in Canada.

Who owns this club?Who owns this club?

Celine Dion

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This trophy, called This trophy, called the Breal Cup, the Breal Cup,

named after Michel named after Michel Breal, was sold in an Breal, was sold in an

auction for auction for $868,000 in 2012. It $868,000 in 2012. It is the highest price is the highest price ever for any piece of ever for any piece of

Olympics Olympics memorabilia sold in memorabilia sold in

auction. auction. Who was awarded Who was awarded

this artistic trophy?this artistic trophy?

Spiridon Louis

1111

12

As the story goes, this sporting As the story goes, this sporting tradition originated in 1883 when New tradition originated in 1883 when New York socialite E. Berry Wall presented York socialite E. Berry Wall presented

roses to distinguished ladies at an roses to distinguished ladies at an after-party that was attended by Col. M. after-party that was attended by Col. M.

Lewis Clark, grandson of William Lewis Clark, grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition fame. This gesture is believed to have fame. This gesture is believed to have

led Clark to the idea of designating rose led Clark to the idea of designating rose as the official flower of the said event.as the official flower of the said event.

Which sporting tradition is being talked Which sporting tradition is being talked about?about?

A blanket of 554 red roses is awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner each year

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This particular way of celebration is This particular way of celebration is supposedly inspired from supposedly inspired from

whom/what? whom/what?

‘The Silencer’ by Le Bron James

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Proud moment for Indian sports…….Proud moment for Indian sports…….Which particular sporting Which particular sporting

achievement is being hinted at? achievement is being hinted at?

Macau Open Hattrick by P.V. Sindhu

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15

Partially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, Partially deaf Paul D. Hubbard, quarterback of Gallaudet University quarterback of Gallaudet University realized that his hand signals could realized that his hand signals could be read by opposing players pretty be read by opposing players pretty

easily. easily. What did he propose as a remedy of What did he propose as a remedy of

this problem which ultimately this problem which ultimately become a very common feature in become a very common feature in

the world of sports?the world of sports?

Huddle

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This fashion accessory, very commonly This fashion accessory, very commonly seen during the winter, share its name seen during the winter, share its name with a sporting gear which was used with a sporting gear which was used

long back.long back.Explain the sports connection.Explain the sports connection.

Mufflers(precursors of the modern boxing

gloves)

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As the International Olympic As the International Olympic Committee banned the national sports Committee banned the national sports federation because of corruption and federation because of corruption and mismanagement issues, X was forced mismanagement issues, X was forced

to take part in 2014 Sochi Games to take part in 2014 Sochi Games under the Olympic Flag. In a noble under the Olympic Flag. In a noble gesture X, son of an Italian mother, gesture X, son of an Italian mother,

printed the names of his countrymen printed the names of his countrymen who sponsored his entire trip to Sochi, who sponsored his entire trip to Sochi,

on his uniform.on his uniform.Who is X?Who is X?

(vis – next slide)

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Shiva Keshavan

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Which much appreciated 2012 bolly-Which much appreciated 2012 bolly-flick, based on the life of a former flick, based on the life of a former

athlete was dedicated to all the athlete was dedicated to all the ‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?‘unsung heroes’ of Indian sports?

Paan Singh Tomar

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Named after a chess enthusiast who Named after a chess enthusiast who was said to be a mediocre player, it was said to be a mediocre player, it came into use after mid-19came into use after mid-19thth century century publications reported that he played publications reported that he played this opening in an 1809 game which this opening in an 1809 game which he famously lost. The name may also he famously lost. The name may also

be a slighting reference to his be a slighting reference to his tumultous personal life involving his tumultous personal life involving his

wife.wife.Who was that chess-lover?Who was that chess-lover?

(vis – next slide)   

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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These are some of the tweets by These are some of the tweets by ‘whom’?‘whom’?

Wimbledon Roof

2020

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Purnima Mahato is the only one Purnima Mahato is the only one from her sports to win the from her sports to win the

Dronacharya Award.Dronacharya Award.Which sport is she associated with?Which sport is she associated with?

Archery

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To be played To be played in the USA, in the USA, this is the this is the

logo of which logo of which forthcoming forthcoming tournament?tournament?

Copa America Centenario

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Released during mid-2014, who is Released during mid-2014, who is the the

subject of this cartoon?subject of this cartoon?

Oscar Pistorius

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Though she retired at a very young Though she retired at a very young age of 23, she created history in age of 23, she created history in

1958.1958. What’s her claim to fame? What’s her claim to fame?

(She died on 8(She died on 8thth January, 2016) January, 2016)

Maria Teresa de Filippis (first woman to take part in F1)

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QM:Somnath Chanda

Sports QuizSemi-Final

RULES* Prelims score will be forwarded here in the Semi-final with multiplying by 5.* 12 questions* All the questions are open for Pouncing.* Score : + 10 / - 10* For the Semi-finals, in case of a tie then the score of the prelims shall be seen separately (along with the starred question rule). In case the tie still exist, then there will be a sudden death. From question #1, the team to crack the first correct answer (where the other teams in the tie have an incorrect answer) shall progress to the finals.

bySomnath Chanda

Sports QuizSemi FinalSemi Final

Ready Ready for the for the

questions?questions?

    Find the connection. Find the connection. * Sachin Tendulkar was the first male * Sachin Tendulkar was the first male to score a double century in ODI ;to score a double century in ODI ;* Sachin Tendulkar was the first * Sachin Tendulkar was the first person to score 50 International Test person to score 50 International Test Hundreds ;Hundreds ;* Yuvraj Singh became the first * Yuvraj Singh became the first person to hit six sixes in an over in a person to hit six sixes in an over in a T20 International &T20 International &* Suresh Raina became the first * Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score an International T20 Indian to score an International T20 century.century.

1

THE ANSWER IS…

MSD was the non-striker

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This five-time This five-time world champion world champion

who also served as who also served as a parachutist in a parachutist in

the WWII, the WWII, represented Great represented Great

Britain and Britain and Hungary in the Hungary in the sporting arena.sporting arena.

How is he How is he associated with associated with

the Indian sports?the Indian sports?

2

THE ANSWER IS…

Barna-Bellack Trophy

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Who is the 3Who is the 3rdrd generation and the generation and the current flagbearer of this sporting current flagbearer of this sporting

family?family?

3

THE ANSWER IS…

Joakim Noah

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Designed by Steve Chilton and Designed by Steve Chilton and engineered by Halcrow, this footbridge engineered by Halcrow, this footbridge

has a special place in the world of has a special place in the world of sports. In May 2005, it’s name has been sports. In May 2005, it’s name has been decided via an online poll hosted by BBC decided via an online poll hosted by BBC

Five Live. Some of the unsuccessful Five Live. Some of the unsuccessful contenders after whom it was to be contenders after whom it was to be

named, were - Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Bobby named, were - Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst and also the Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst and also the 1985 Live Aid Concert. Finally, it was 1985 Live Aid Concert. Finally, it was named after an iconic incident which named after an iconic incident which

became part of the folklore. became part of the folklore. How do we know this footbridge?How do we know this footbridge?

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4

4

THE ANSWER IS…

White Horse Bridge

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5

Crowd frenzy during the Cricket All Crowd frenzy during the Cricket All Stars match in 2015…which team’s Stars match in 2015…which team’s

home-ground is that?home-ground is that?(bigger vis – next slide)

5

THE ANSWER IS…

New York Mets

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Though this Though this gentleman gentleman (vis), a , a

noted British noted British politician of his politician of his

time, lost the toss time, lost the toss and subsequently and subsequently the chance to get the chance to get immortalised, the immortalised, the inaugural edition inaugural edition

was won by Diomed, was won by Diomed, owned by him. owned by him.

What was decided at What was decided at that all-important that all-important

toss?toss?

6

THE ANSWER IS…

The naming of Epsom Derby (The 12th Earl of Derby won it)

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It’s popularly said that Eva Asderaki It’s popularly said that Eva Asderaki has risen higher in tennis than any has risen higher in tennis than any

other Greek person in tennis history. other Greek person in tennis history. She used to play at junior level, but only She used to play at junior level, but only as a hobby. Her life changing moment as a hobby. Her life changing moment came when she, along with some other came when she, along with some other

juniors, were asked to do some juniors, were asked to do some additional duties during an additional duties during an

international tournament that her club international tournament that her club hosted. hosted.

How did she create history on 13How did she create history on 13thth Sep, Sep, 2015?2015?

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THE ANSWER IS…

She became the first lady to officiate the men’s final match in a Grand Slam

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Started 99 years ago, this annual Started 99 years ago, this annual sporting event designed an unique sporting event designed an unique

marketing campaign to attract marketing campaign to attract more attention from the players more attention from the players and audiences. The campaign and audiences. The campaign

included the coining of the slogan included the coining of the slogan – – Glory’s Last ShotGlory’s Last Shot which was which was

eventually changed after protests eventually changed after protests from different quarters. from different quarters.

Which event is this?Which event is this?

8

THE ANSWER IS…

The PGA Championship

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Olympic gold medallist John Brendan Olympic gold medallist John Brendan was notwas not

allowed to compete at Henley in 1920 allowed to compete at Henley in 1920 which brought about lot of negative which brought about lot of negative publicity to the prestigious annual publicity to the prestigious annual event. It was rumoured that he was event. It was rumoured that he was

debarred because he worked in ‘trade’ debarred because he worked in ‘trade’ and ‘tradesmen’ were considered as and ‘tradesmen’ were considered as having an unfair advantage of their having an unfair advantage of their

toned muscular built. But the organisers toned muscular built. But the organisers somewhat redeemed themselves when somewhat redeemed themselves when one of John’s popular family members one of John’s popular family members

was invited as the Chief Guest and was invited as the Chief Guest and presented the medals at the 1981 presented the medals at the 1981

edition.edition.Who was that ‘celebrity’ family member Who was that ‘celebrity’ family member

of John?of John?

THE ANSWER IS…

Grace Kelly

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Moment of disbelief….what made Moment of disbelief….what made this 14 year old react like that?this 14 year old react like that?

10

THE ANSWER IS…

Charlie Line was given the Rugby World Cup winner’s medal by Sonny

Bill Williams

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bySomnath Chanda

Sports QuizSemi FinalSemi Final

Last 2

questions

After whom, the World After whom, the World Championship in this sport has been Championship in this sport has been

named ?named ?

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THE ANSWER IS…

Steve Wozniak

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Whose face has been blanked out?Whose face has been blanked out?12

THE ANSWER IS…

Baba Ramdeb

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