The Prelims of the Sports quiz (Varun Krishnamurthy memorial Game Theory) conducted at Under The Peepal Tree, the annual quiz fest of RV QuizCorp, on 24th March 2018.

1. Varun Krishnamurthy Memorial
Game Theory
PRELIMS

2. Sponsors:
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3. Rules
25 Questions, 25 points.
Star marked (*) questions used to resolve ties.
No Negative Marking. Feel free to guess.
Top 8 teams in final.
QM’s decisions are final.
Use of electronic gadgets will lead to DQ.

4. Physics Stack Exchange explains this sportsperson’s most recognisable
shot as:
If you stand too close to a fast moving train, you will be sucked in. This is
because the high velocity of the train causes the pressure in the front to
decrease while the pressure at the back is constant and hence you move
towards the train.
The ball is rotating anticlockwise, with the upper half assisting airflow and
the lower half opposing it. Less pressure from up, more pressure from the
bottom. So its stays afloat longer.
Give the person and the ‘shot’ described.
Q1.

5. This minimalist poster was made by Coca-Cola for a sporting
event set to take place early next decade, to highlight a particular
issue which has been plaguing it.
Which sporting event?
What issue does it highlight?
(bigger pic on next slide)
Q2.

7. North American football, also called _______ football is played primarily in
the US and Canada. It has its origins in the 19th century, being
developed out of modern rugby and soccer.
It gets the ________ prefix, thanks to the characteristic pitch, which is
marked by a series of parallel lines along the width of the field in a
pattern resembling a cooking ________. (bigger pics on next slide)
FITB.
Q3.

9. The following images describe a the inspiration for the
“design”/“procedure” which was employed at a recently concluded
sporting event. Where was this used and for what purpose? (bigger pic
in next slide)
Q4.

11. On 10th March , thousands of
Italian fans turned up to a match
to pay tribute due to an incident
that took place a week earlier.
Whose fans have been shown
and to whom are they paying a
tribute to?
(bigger pic on next slide)
Q5

13. Q6
X, well known for his interesting tweets has his own way of wishing Y,
with the following. ID X and Y

15. This is a radio conversation between X and Y, where X vacates his seat in
order to take part in another competition, Y replaces him. In the
conversation, X is wishing Y the best for the race with a friendly banter.
ID X and the event in which he wanted to take part in.
Q7

16. Q8
This game is a form of play primarily played with young children and
infants. To play this, one typically hides their face. It uses the
fundamental structure of all good jokes—surprise, balanced with
expectation.
How has this game found significance in the sporting world?

17. Q9
A little-known sports club in Turkey claims that it has completed the
world's first football transfer using X.
Amateur club Harunustaspor, who competes in the Sakarya First Division
Group B, paid for 22-year-old Omar Faruk Kiroglu using X.
Club chairman Haldun Sehit told CNN Turk that the club completed a
world first "to make a name for ourselves in the country and the world."
What is X? (specific)

18. This organisation has its roots in the early 1900s. There wasn't
any possible symbol to choose other than the "____ __ _____", to
inculcate the distinction of all those provinces as well as make
sure it did not make the British feel left out (using the Tricolor of
Swaraj, for example, surely would not have worked).
This organization uses the same logo to this day.
Q10

19. Q11*
A recent change of rules brought into the F1 setup has provoked the
reactions of many a fan worldwide.
F1’s managing director of commercial operations Sean bratches says
“While the practice of _______ has been a staple of Formula 1 Grands Prix
for decades, we feel this custom does not resonate with our brand
values and clearly is at odds with modern day societal norms. We don’t
believe the practice is appropriate or relevant to Formula 1 and its fans,
old and new, across the world.”
Many fans seem to welcome the change, especially in a turbulent time
as this. The age old profession was seen as objectifying _____, and hence
the FIA found it best to do away with the tradition. ID the tradition.

20. Q12*
In 2011, NBA created a uniform rule prohibiting
Ys.
Then Boston Celtics point guard X was one of
the most famous players to sport a Y. This act is
perhaps the first thing you would associate with
him. Also stats show that X has performed
better with a Y compared to the absence of it.
ID the player X, and the prohibited item Y.

21. Q13*
In 1970, a ____ was added to the crest of Boca Juniors after a certain
event. This has become a tradition and now a _____ is added every time
this event occurs which currently stands at 52.
This practice is similar to what a country would do to their flag on the
aftermath of a certain different event.
FITB.

22. Q14*
Most sprinters spring out of the blocks with their fastest time and slow
down as the race progresses, but X ran a “negative split”, starting slowly
and building up speed in the last half of the race. For the first 30 meters
of a race, he keeps his head down and takes short, quick strides. As he
establishes a rhythm, he can raise his head and increase his speed.
While some runners jog up and down, losing energy, X directs energy
forward, looking somewhat like he is rolling on wheels. He also
compensates for the adjustments ankles make on the turns, breaking
the curves into short, straight lines.
ID X

23. Q15*
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash called it a career in 2015 but maintained
a healthy dose of off-court interests during his 18-year career. His latest
challenge, however, may be his toughest: resurrecting the once proud
Spanish soccer team, ________.
The club, ________ played in La Liga for 16 seasons, but ran into financial
problems and declared bankruptcy in 2010. Although the club had some
money pumped into it by local superfan Rafael Nadal, from the place
and his uncle Miguel Angel Nadal, who once starred for the club - it was
relegated to the second tier of Spanish football three years later.
Which football club (FITB)?

24. Q16
The practice of ______ returned to Formula racing in 1994 over objections
of all teams except Ferrari which used a V12 engine in contrast to the
V10 the remaining teams used.
It faced it’s first backlash when Jos Verstappen’s car erupted during the
1994 GP injuring him and several pit crew. Fire remained an
occupational hazard of the pit since then. The practice continued despite
backlash until F1 finally rid itself of _______ practises in 2009 in a move to
increase safety and reduce costs.
It attempted to make a comeback last year, but went on to be dismissed
despite receiving support from top tier drivers like Fernando Alonso,
Vettel,etc.

25. Q17
The stats of X and Y are:
X: 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.6 blocks, 2.9
turnovers
Y: 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.3 blocks, 3.1
turnovers
These stats are often rather ironically compared. X and Y made
history last year for being the first to do something.
Put funda, who are X and Y.

26. Q18
On 28 Jan 2018, X being a former women's bantamweight division
champion shocked the whole world by making her surprise appearance
at the Y’s Rumble pay-per-view in Philadelphia after the conclusion of the
first-ever women's match.
When asked, X said "This is my life now. First priority on my timeline for
the next several years. This is not a smash-and-grab; this is not a
publicity stunt. When I first met with them, I told them, “There are other
things I can do with my time that'll make way more money, but I won't
enjoy them nearly as much.”
Who is X?

27. Q19
The following are Twitter reactions to a specific feat that X achieved.
ID X. What feat?

28. In 2002, the Italian ____ team offered X full use of their coaches and training
facilities if he competed under the Italian flag, but he did not take the offer,
insisting he wanted to continue representing India. "For me the dream was to get
the Olympics to my hometown, and that was the only reason I was doing it. To
show that we are also here."
X often speaks in interviews about his struggles to finance his career. He claims
"in 20 years, the Indian Olympic Association hasn’t given me a dime." Early in his
career he would borrow sleds for his races. After landing in Montreal for the 2002
Games, he hitchhiked to Salt Lake City. In 2006, he did not compete for two
seasons due to running out of funds.
Who is X? FITB.
Q20

29. Q21
X is a piece in the strategy board game of chess. Formerly the piece was
called the tower, marquess, rector etc.
X joins the fray once you've castled, and typically is the last piece you
'develop'.
A new recruit, especially in the army or police, or a member of a sports
team in their first full season, is called a Y owing to the attributes of X
in chess.
Give Y.

30. Q22
For the Commonwealth Games 2018, Sony Pictures Sports Network
(SPSN) has launched its promotional campaign. The Commonwealth
Games starts on 4th April.
With such a glorious past, SPSN has designed a campaign that urges the
fans to take notice and cheer on its athletes. The campaign revolves
around a certain super Indian fan, who is well recognised in another
sport.
According to SPSN, the joy of seeing the tricolour is a heart-warming
moment for all true fans. How do we know him better?

31. Q23
The origins of this unusual power to X originates in the ‘80s, back when
private English Teams went with a constant powertrain, using the
popular Ford Cosworth Engine. Back then, X was the only team which
manufactured their own chassis and engines. As a result, the founder of
X, and as an extension, X was given the right to veto in the decisions
made by the FIA.
There have been instances when they have tended to misutilise this
power, like in 2015, when an attempt was made to put a cost cap on the
powertrain uniqueness to equalize competition within the teams. X
being rich, vehemently opposed the decision and got it overruled.
Which Team?

32. Q24
X played a total of 14 games scoring 2 goals for Y, this january he
transfer request and was sold for transfer fee $150,000 to Zhejiang
Lǜchéng, a chinese super league team.
This transfer made history as it was the first of its kind as the seller club
became the first club from the country to do this. What?

33. Q25
Charles Wepner is an American former professional boxer who fought at
heavyweight .As a world ranked contender he fell just seconds short of a full fifteen
rounds with world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a 1975 title fight.
X is said to have been influenced by his bout with Ali, and produced his 1976 rags-to-
riches tale based on Wepner’s life. However, X subsequently denied Wepner’s role
as an inspiration, and settled a suit with him for an undisclosed amount.
Aptly, when ESPN did a 30 for 30 feature on Wepner, they decided to name it “The
Real _____”. Watch the video and FITB.
<INSERT VIDEO>

35. ANSWERS

36. Physics Stack Exchange explains this sportsperson’s most recognisable
shot as:
If you stand too close to a fast moving train, you will be sucked in. This is
because the high velocity of the train causes the pressure in the front to
decrease while the pressure at the back is constant and hence you move
towards the train.
The ball is rotating anticlockwise, with the upper half assisting airflow and
the lower half opposing it. Less pressure from up, more pressure from the
bottom. So its stays afloat longer.
Give the person and the ‘shot’ described. (0.5 each)
Q1.

37. ANSWER Federer’s Backhand Slice

38. This minimalist poster was made by certain groups in protest of a
sporting event set to take place early next decade, to highlight a
particular issue which has been plaguing it.
Which sporting event?
What issue does it highlight?
(bigger pic on next slide)
Q2.

40. ANSWER
FIFA World Cup 2022 (Qatar)
Poor conditions of Migrant Labourers
(will also accept violation of ‘Human Rights’ of
workers)

41. North American football, also called _______ football is played primarily in
the US and Canada. It has its origins in the 19th century, being
developed out of modern rugby and soccer.
It gets the ________ prefix, thanks to the characteristic pitch, which is
marked by a series of parallel lines along the width of the field in a
pattern resembling a cooking ________. (bigger pics on next slide)
FITB.
Q3.

43. ANSWER
Gridiron Football

44. ANSWER

45. The following images describe a the inspiration for the
“design”/“procedure” which was employed at a recently concluded
sporting event. Where was this used and for what purpose? (bigger pic
in next slide)
Q4.

47. ANSWER Medals for the Winter Olympics 2018 (PyeongChang)

48. On 10th March , thousands of
Italian fans turned up to a match
to pay tribute due to an incident
that took place a week earlier.
Whose fans have been shown
and to whom are they playing
tribute?
(bigger pic on next slide)
Q5

50. ANSWER
ACF Fiorentina
Davide Astori

51. Q6
X, well known for his interesting tweets has his own way of wishing Y,
with the following. ID X and Y

53. ANSWER
X - Sehwag
Y - Don Bradman

54. This is a radio conversation between X and Y, where X vacates his seat in
order to take part in another competition, Y replaces him. In the
conversation, X is wishing Y the best for the race with a friendly banter.
ID X and the event.
Q7

55. ANSWER
X - Fernando Alonso
Event - Indie 500

56. Q8
This game is a form of play primarily played with young children and
infants. To play this, one typically hides their face. It uses the
fundamental structure of all good jokes—surprise, balanced with
expectation.
How has this game found significance in the sporting world?
(Give the name of the play described and the sport it’s seen in)

57. ANSWER
Peekaboo Defence
Boxing

58. Q9
A little-known sports club in Turkey claims that it has completed the
world's first football transfer using X.
Amateur club Harunustaspor, who competes in the Sakarya First Division
Group B, paid for 22-year-old Omar Faruk Kiroglu using X.
Club chairman Haldun Sehit told CNN Turk that the club completed a
world first "to make a name for ourselves in the country and the world."
What is X? (specific)

59. ANSWER
Bitcoin

60. This organisation has its roots in the early 1900s. There wasn't
any possible symbol to choose other than the "____ __ _____", to
inculcate the distinction of all those provinces as well as make
sure it did not make the British feel left out (using the Tricolor of
Swaraj, for example, surely would not have worked).
This organization uses the same logo to this day.
Q10

61. ANSWER
BCCI logo

62. Q11
A recent change of rules brought into the F1 setup has provoked the
reactions of many a fan worldwide.
F1’s managing director of commercial operations Sean bratches says
“While the practice of _______ has been a staple of Formula 1 Grands Prix
for decades, we feel this custom does not resonate with our brand
values and clearly is at odds with modern day societal norms. We don’t
believe the practice is appropriate or relevant to Formula 1 and its fans,
old and new, across the world.”
Many fans seem to welcome the change, especially in a turbulent time
as this. The age old profession was seen as objectifying _____, and hence
the FIA found it best to do away with the tradition. ID the tradition.

63. ANSWER
Grid Girls

64. Q12
In 2011, NBA created a uniform rule prohibiting
Ys.
Then Boston Celtics point guard X was one of
the most famous players to sport a Y. This act is
perhaps the first thing you would associate with
him. Also stats show that X has performed
better with a Y compared to the absence of it.
ID the player X, and the prohibited item Y.

65. ANSWER
Rajon Rondo
Upsidedown / Insideout headbands

66. Q13
In 1970, a ____ was added to the crest of Boca Juniors after a certain
event. This has become a tradition and now a _____ is added every time
this event occurs which currently stands at 52.
This practice is similar to what the USA would do to their flag on the
accomplishment of a certain different event.
FITB.

67. ANSWER
Stars

68. Q14
Most sprinters spring out of the blocks with their fastest time and slow
down as the race progresses, but X ran a “negative split”, starting slowly
and building up speed in the last half of the race (though he no longer
uses this pattern). For the first 30 meters of a race, he keeps his head
down and takes short, quick strides. As he establishes a rhythm, he can
raise his head and increase his speed. While some runners jog up and
down, losing energy, X directs energy forward, looking somewhat like he
is rolling on wheels. He also compensates for the adjustments ankles
make on the turns, breaking the curves into short, straight lines.
ID X

69. ANSWER
Oscar Pistorius

70. Q15
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash called it a career in 2015 but maintained
a healthy dose of off-court interests during his 18-year career. His latest
challenge, however, may be his toughest: resurrecting the once proud
Spanish soccer team, ________.
The club, ________ played in La Liga for 16 seasons, but ran into financial
problems and declared bankruptcy in 2010. Although the club had some
money pumped into it by local superfan Rafael Nadal, from the place
and his uncle Miguel Angel Nadal, who once starred for the club - it was
relegated to the second tier of Spanish football three years later.
Which football club (FITB)?

71. ANSWER
RCD Mallorca

72. Q16
The practice of ______ returned to Formula racing in 1994 over objections
of all teams except Ferrari which used a V12 engine in contrast to the
V10 the remaining teams used.
It faced it’s first backlash when Jos Verstappen’s car erupted during the
1994 GP injuring him and several pit crew. Fire remained an
occupational hazard of the pit since then. The practice continued despite
backlash until F1 finally rid itself of _______ practises in 2009 in a move to
increase safety and reduce costs.
It attempted to make a comeback last year, but went on to be dismissed
despite receiving support from top tier drivers like Fernando Alonso,
Vettel,etc.

73. ANSWER
Refueling

74. Q17
The stats of X and Y are:
X: 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.6 blocks, 2.9
turnovers
Y: 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.3 blocks, 3.1
turnovers
These stats are often rather ironically compared. X and Y made
history last year for being the first to do something.
Put funda, who are X and Y.

75. ANSWER
Kobe Bryant, #8 vs #24

76. Q18
On 28 Jan 2018, X being a former women's bantamweight division
champion shocked the whole world by making her surprise appearance
at the Y’s Rumble pay-per-view in Philadelphia after the conclusion of the
first-ever women's match.
When asked, X said "This is my life now. First priority on my timeline for
the next several years. This is not a smash-and-grab; this is not a
publicity stunt. When I first met with them, I told them, “There are other
things I can do with my time that'll make way more money, but I won't
enjoy them nearly as much.”
Who is X?

77. ANSWER
Ronda Rousey, who joined the WWE.

78. Q19
The following are Twitter reactions to a specific feat that X achieved.
ID X. What feat?

79. ANSWER
Virat Kohli
100 runs by running

80. In 2002, the Italian ____ team offered X full use of their coaches and training
facilities if he competed under the Italian flag, but he did not take the offer,
insisting he wanted to continue representing India. "For me the dream was to get
the Olympics to my hometown, and that was the only reason I was doing it. To
show that we are also here."
X often speaks in interviews about his struggles to finance his career. He claims
"in 20 years, the Indian Olympic Association hasn’t given me a dime." Early in his
career he would borrow sleds for his races. After landing in Montreal for the 2002
Games, he hitchhiked to Salt Lake City. In 2006, he did not compete for two
seasons due to running out of funds.
Who is X? FITB.
Q20

81. ANSWER
Shiva Keshavan
Luge

82. Q21
X is a piece in the strategy board game of chess. Formerly the piece was
called the tower, marquess, rector etc.
X joins the fray once you've castled, and typically is the last piece you
'develop'.
A new recruit, especially in the army or police, or a member of a sports
team in their first full season, is called a Y owing to the attributes of X
in chess.
Give Y.

83. ANSWER
Rookie
(X is Rook)

84. Q22
For the Commonwealth Games 2018, Sony Pictures Sports Network
(SPSN) has launched its promotional campaign. It starts on 4th April.
With such a glorious past, SPSN has designed a campaign that urges the
fans to take notice and cheer on its athletes. The campaign revolves
around a certain super Indian fan, who is well recognised in another
sport.
According to SPSN, the joy of seeing the tricolour is a heart-warming
moment for all true fans. How do we know him better?

85. ANSWER
Sachin’s superfan, Sudhir Chaudhary

86. Q23
The origins of this unusual power to X originates in the ‘80s, back when
private English Teams went with a constant powertrain, using the
popular Ford Cosworth Engine. Back then, X was the only team which
manufactured their own chassis and engines. As a result, the founder of
X, and as an extension, X was given the right to veto in the decisions
made by the FIA(remove this line if easy).
There have been instances when they have tended to misutilise this
power, like in 2015, when an attempt was made to put a cost cap on the
powertrain uniqueness to equalize competition within the teams. X
being rich, vehemently opposed the decision and got it overruled.
Which Team?

87. ANSWER
Ferrari

88. Q24.
X played a total of 14 games scoring 2 goals for Y, this january he
transfer request and was sold for transfer fee $150,000 to Zhejiang
Lǜchéng, a chinese super league team.
This transfer made history as it was the first of its kind as the seller club
became the first club from the country to do this. What?

89. ANSWER
Edu Garcia
BFC
BFC becomes the first Indian club to earn fee on transfer

90. Q25.
Charles Wepner is an American former professional boxer who fought at
heavyweight .As a world ranked contender he fell just seconds short of a full fifteen
rounds with world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a 1975 title fight.
X is said to have been influenced by his bout with Ali, and produced his 1976 rags-to-
riches tale based on Wepner’s life. However, X subsequently denied Wepner’s role
as an inspiration, and settled a suit with him for an undisclosed amount.
Aptly, when ESPN did a 30 for 30 feature on Wepner, they decided to name it “The
Real _____”. Watch the video and FITB.

91. ANSWER
Chuck Wepner - The Real Rocky