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• 30 questions for 30 points.

• Questions numbered 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 are starred.

• In case questions have multiple parts, part points are available

• All electronic devices to be switched off

Format

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The four books shown below share what apt four word title?

Q1

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The Gloves Are Off

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Shown below is the cap insignia of a team called Las Vegas ______, named after something one may find 80 kilometres North of there. Fill in the blanks.

Q2

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Las Vegas 51s

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Dr. Fill is a computer program designed to solve American crossword puzzles, such as the one in the New York Times. It takes part in the annual championships and constantly places in the Top 100.

An early name for Dr. Fill was a play on another computer program, which was first developed at Carnegie Mellon University, and relied primarily (and somewhat successfully) on brute force algorithms

So, what was Dr. Fill called earlier?

Q3

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Deep Clue

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Whose first public appearance a few days ago, was to receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the 2015 ESPY Awards?

The reason given - "Because she has shown the courage to embrace a truth that had been hidden for years“?

Q4

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Caitlyn Jenner

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The Cucumber Growers Association had estimated that more than seven million cucumbers would be needed this year, and requested farmers to grow a second batch in April and May to meet the demand.

Apart from the primary usage in sandwiches, these cucumbers are components of a major summer tradition, one which sees more than 20,000 sold a day. Also sold at the Henley Regatta and the Glyndebourne Opera, what is being talking about, that has the CGA in such a knot?

Q5**

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Pimm’s No. 1

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This trophy is given to the winner of a Professional Golf tournament in India. Name the event.

Q6

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Golconda Masters

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Stephan Lichtsteiner is a Swiss footballer who plays club football for Juventus. An attacking right back, he is known for his energetic runs down the right wing and his athleticism.

This has resulted in him earning a nickname borrowed from the world of entertainment where a similar character was known for his constant running.

What nickname?

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Forrest Gump

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On the next slide is a screengrab from the opening game of the 2003 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa, when the hosts played West Indies.

Identify the man in the screengrab, who was talked about in the commentary box about his experience as a captain at such a global event, and later feted at the event.

Q8

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Francois Pienaar

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When Stan Wawrinka won the 2015 French Open, he dedicated the victory to his coach of two years.

The dedication was particularly apt as the coach, a former World No. 2, was a losing finalist at the 2000 French Open, when he lost to Gustavo Kuerten.

Who?

Q9

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Magnus Norman

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In 1909, the Automobile Club of Monaco started planning an event at the behest of Albert I, the Prince of Monaco. It was to start at points all over Europe and converge on Monte Carlo. In January 1911, 23 cars set out from 11 different locations and eventually, Henri Rougier was declared the winner.

What term was used to describe this event, referring to the format, and deriving from the French for ‘to unite’?

Q10**

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Rally

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www.thnk1994.com is the website for an unofficial museum created by two New Yorkers, which is essentially two sides of a hallway lined with memorabilia in their apartment.

(image on the next slide)

To what/whom is this an unofficial museum for?

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Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan

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What does this graphic created by the Washington Post show?

(Image on next slide)

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Ceremonial First Pitch

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When Delhi Daredevils played Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match on May 1, 2015, they played in the strip shown, as a collaboration with one of the players’ foundation.

Name the foundation or why the jersey?

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YouWeCan; Cancer Awareness

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During the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, who was the only athlete to compete under the IOC flag as an Independent Olympic Athlete?

Q14

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Shiva Keshavan

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Prior to the 1968 Olympics, red cinder was used. It was through the efforts of Bert Bonanno, who had been hired to help the host nation's athletes prepare, and Jesse Owens (hired by 3M), that it was installed.

Technically, it is a trademarked all-weather synthetic surface (though the name has been genericized), made primarily from polyurethane and was an improvement over earlier attempts which involved the use of rubber shavings. The name can be considered to continue the Scottish naming tradition at 3M.

What am I talking about? A two-word term is required

Q15**

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Tartan Track

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75% of Indian market demand is met by production in Uluberia in West Bengal.

This cottage industry cluster has 150 units and an annual production capacity of 7.5 million units. Raw material is primarily smuggled in from Bangladesh, and in an attempt to prevent this, the Block Development Office has collaborated with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry to set up farms to satisfy the demand.

What is Uluberia the hub for?

Q16

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Shuttlecocks

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Following a brain tumor, Seve Ballesteros made his first public (re)appearance in 2009, where he jokingly said he would change his name to Seve _______, referring to the fact that he now had been given another shot at life.

Fill in the blanks

Q17

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Mulligan

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In 2000, he returned to his 'home ground' of Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town to be honored as one of the 10 South African cricketers of the last century (image on next slide).

Who is this?

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Basil D’Oliviera

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What are these reactions to?

Q19

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Los Angeles Clippers’ new logo

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Clovis Acosta Fernandes, seemed, as the Independent put it, “on the verge of trudging back to his house and burning everything yellow and green”.

However, he handed the object he had brought along to a girl nearby, reportedly saying, “As you can see, it is not easy, but you deserve it, congratulations!”

So, how is Clovis Fernandes better known?

Q20**

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Saddest Man in Brazil

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Prior to the CWC 2015 quarterfinal between West Indies and New Zealand, Darren Sammy likened the game to a 1990 event which pitted the underdog against the established favourite, but saw the underdog winning anyway.

Sammy believed his team could play the underdog foil to perfection, and hence the analogy

So, what event was Sammy referring to?

Q21

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James Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson

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Shown in the image is the patent design for a hydraulic helmet lined with eight plastic bags of oil and a sponge layer with a resilient plastic outer shell to dissipate the force of energy and protect the head. This helmet reduced shock by as much as a third to a half.

The scientist behind this, an assistant professor in Gainesville, was also responsible for discovering the effects of high carbohydrates in major sports events.

Who is this scientist/What is his most famous invention?

Q22

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Robert Cade; Gatorade

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The Golden Bagel Award is an annual award that honors male tennis players who have handed out the most "bagels" (sets won 6–0), than any other player on the circuit for that year.

In the year 2007, since David Ferrer and Roger Federer were tied at 7 bagels for the year, the organizers had to count 'fries' to break the tie.

What are ‘fries’/’breadsticks’, named after their appearance?

Q23

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Number of sets won 6-1

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Johnny ‘Red’ Kerr was a former NBA All-Star, Chicago native and the first ever coach the Bulls had. He took Chicago’s expansion team to the playoffs in their first year, a feat that hasn’t been replicated in the 43 years since.

In the late 1980s, Jordan started a particular practice just to annoy Kerr; Kerr would laugh it off and at times feign coughing as well, jokingly complaining how his coffee got ruined because of Jordan.

So what did Jordan start doing, that has since been appropriated by someone else?

Q24

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Tossing chalk dust before the match

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This Olympian owns a men’s leisurewear and sportswear line named ‘5G’ which was started in partnership with the Ruia group.

Which Olympian and what is the reason behind the name?

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Sir Steven Redgrave; 5 Olympic Golds

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This, on the next slide, is the logo for the US Soccer Federation, which is also used by the US Women’s National Team at international tournaments. The three monochromatic stars above the crest denote the 3 FIFA World Cup wins. What do the stars within the crest denote?

(The number of stars is inconsequential)

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The US Flag

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Complete the exhaustive list, and what common achievement connects them? The years in parantheses correspond to the achievement.

Mike Hailwood (1961, 1962, 1966)Phil Read (1964, 1968, 1973)Valentino Rossi (1997, 1999, 2001)_________________ (2010, 2012, 2013)

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Marc Marquez

Winning the overall championship in 125cc, 250cc

and 500cc

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From the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

What are they performing?

Video

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Chariots of Fire

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Identify the sportsperson shown in the ad.

Video

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Sharmila Nicollet

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_____ ___ ___ ______ is a book written by Tom Rodwell in which he goes to unlikely places and plays cricket there.

The title is a play on a 1958 book written by Graham Greene.

Fill in the blanks.

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Third Man in Havana

Hand over your sheets!

Answers to follow…