Olympics
Introduced by the IOC founder Pierre de Coubertin, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" is the Olympic motto in Latin.
What is it in English?
"Faster, higher, stronger"
What the basic compound that provides us with instant energy?
Glucose
Why is Karnam Malleswari famous (not only in her sport, but in Indian sports)?
First Olympic medal by an Indian woman.
[weighlifting Bronze- Sydney, Australia, 2000]
Makar Sankranti features this game in all parts of India. Sometimes towns and villages host competitions for it too. Generally, at least 2 people are required per team.
Kite-flying
Farhan Akhtar immortalises Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). This legendary track and field sprinter was the only athlete to have bagged an individual Commonwealth Games medal, until as recently as 2010.
What is the nickname given to him by the sporting world and Indians?
"The Flying Sikh"
In 1924, the International Winter Sports Week was held in Chamonix, France.
What was it named soon after?
I Olympic Winter Games
Considered to be a "superfood" because of its ability to provide you with high level energy, this fruit also contains fibre, potassium, iron, calcium.
Identify the fruit.
Banana
Sachin Tendulkar recently launched Dipa Karmakar's biography The Small Wonder. She, who is the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in her sport in 2016, started training at the age of 6. She also overcame her 'flat feet', otherwise bad for her sport, through training.
With which sport is she associated?
(Artistic) Gymnastics
Which sport(s) uses the equipment "oar"?
Rowing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Dangal (2016), a biographical film, shows the story of two daughters who is coached by their father into internationally renowned wrestlers. Fatima Sana Shaikh plays Geeta, Sanya Malhotra- Babita.
What is the name of the Dronacharya awardee father (played by Aamir Khan in the movie)?
Mahavir Singh Phogat
The first winter version of the Youth Olympic Games was held in 2012.
Which year was the first summer version held?
2010
___ ___ build up can result in muscle pain, cramps, muscular fatigue-- symptoms of heavy exercise.
[hint: This is the reason why sportspeople are encouraged to stretch properly!]
Lactic acid
Deepa Malik, first woman to bring home a Paralympic Games medal to India. An Arjuna, Padma Shri, and very recently Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee, she excels in swimming, motorcycling, and track and field events.
For which event did she win the medal?
Shot put
(Silver- Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2016)
What is the highest title awarded by the World Chess Federation?
Grandmaster
Mir Ranjan Negi was accused of being a traitor after India lost to Pakistan (7-1) in the 1982 Asian Games. Later, he was one of the coaches of the girls team for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, where India won.
Name the 2007 film which was inspired by these events.
Chak De! India
In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild olive leaves.
What is this olive branch called?
[hint: it is a Greek word]
Kotinos
Performance enhancement drugs are forbidden in all competitive sporting events.
Which is the national body responsible for dope testing?
National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)
Who is the first woman to have ever crossed the Seven Seas?
Yes, she is an Indian :)
Bula Choudhury
Carrom originated in India. Now it is a globally popular game. Played on a table-top, a striker is used to push the carrom men into the net pockets.
What is the striker called?
Puck
This man's athleticism was first noticed in his years in the Indian army. He represented India in the 1958 Asian Games, Japan, in the 3000m steeplechase event. However, following a land dispute with his family, he became an infamous rebel/outlaw of the Chambal Valley. Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui star in this 2012 biographical film.
Name this movie.
[hint: The athlete and the film share the same name.]
Paan Singh Tomar
"Games of the II Olympiad", was an international multi-sport event that took place in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held. That was the first year India participated, and the first year that featured women.
Which year was this?
1900
Among professional athletes, data shows that up to 35% of elite athletes suffer from a ___ ___ crisis which may manifest as stress, eating disorders, burnout, or depression and anxiety.
However, physical activity otherwise has positive effects on one's ___ ___, because of all the endorphins, dopamine, serotonin released in the body.
mental health
"Payyoli Express"
"Golden girl"
"Queen of Indian track and field"
Which track and field athlete is known such?
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, or
PT Usha
The word "touché" is now a popular term in English.
Which sport does it come from?
Fencing
(an acknowledgement of a hit by one's opponent)
Set in 1890s, an arrogant British army officer challenges them to a game of cricket, as a wager to avoid paying the taxes they owe. The villagers face the difficult task of learning a game that is unknown to them and playing for a result that will change their village's destiny. Main character was played by Aamir Khan. (You know the name of the movie of course!)
When was the first time India played in England's famous Lord's Cricket Ground?
What was the name of the first cricket club formed by Indians?
[hint: pre Independence]
1932
Oriental Cricket Club (1848; formed by the Parsi community of Bombay)