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Who was the first Indian to defeat a seeded player at a Grand Slam?

  • Ramesh Krishnan
  • Zeeshan Ali
  • Sumit Nagal (correct)
  • Leander Peas

    • What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Women's Singles winner of the Australian Open?

  • Norman Brookes Challenge Cup
  • Australian Open Trophy
  • Rafael Nadal Cup
  • Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup (correct)

    • Which Grand Slam tournament is the only one played on clay courts?

  • US Open
  • Wimbledon
  • French Open (correct)
  • Australian Open

    • In what year did the first Australian Open men's tournament take place?

    <p>1905</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following players was the second Indian to progress past the first round in the Olympics tennis?

    <p>Leander Peas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement is Rafael Nadal known for at the French Open?

    <p>Most titles with 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Grand Slam tournament has consistently been held annually without interruption due to global conflicts or pandemics?

    <p>US Open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Australian Open is true?

    <p>The total prize money for 2024 is 86.5 million Australian dollars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the match ball used in the 2024 Copa América?

    <p>Puma Cumbre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award is given to the top goal scorer of the Copa América?

    <p>Golden Boot Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first Copa América held?

    <p>1916</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a member of CONMEBOL?

    <p>Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of CONMEBOL located?

    <p>Luque, Paraguay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first winner of the Wimbledon ladies' singles competition?

    <p>Maud Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which governing body manages the Wimbledon tournament?

    <p>All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tournament is known for being played on clay courts?

    <p>French Open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the current women's chess world champion?

    <p>Ju Wenjun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the motto of FIDE, the governing body for chess?

    <p>Gens Un Sumus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noteworthy about D Gukesh's victory in the FIDE Candidates 2024?

    <p>He is the youngest player in history to win</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player has the highest number of World Championship titles?

    <p>Vishy Anand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the first Chess Olympiad take place?

    <p>London, England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did Gukesh accomplish in 2024?

    <p>Won the Candidates Tournament at the youngest age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chess tournament is known to have been held annually since 1938?

    <p>Tata Steel Chess Tournament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player won a gold medal at Board 1 in the Open category?

    <p>Gukesh Dommaraju</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the coach and captain of the Indian men's chess team?

    <p>Srinath Narayanan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the score when the Indian women's chess team defeated Azerbaijan?

    <p>3.5 - 0.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who won the FIDE Best Female Player award?

    <p>Judit Polgár</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year did India first participate in a Chess Olympiad?

    <p>1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year did Australia first win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?

    <p>1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup held jointly by the West Indies and USA?

    <p>It was co-hosted by two countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following players has not won the Player of the Tournament award in the ICC T20 Women's WC?

    <p>Ellyse Perry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team did India defeat in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup?

    <p>South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the first Indian female Grandmaster?

    <p>Koneru Humpy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the highest number of goals scored by a team in a single edition of the EUROS?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the ICC officially renamed to its current name?

    <p>1987</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player has the record for the most national championship wins in India?

    <p>Manuel Aaron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most runs scored by any player in T20 World Cup history up to 2024?

    <p>Virat Kohli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first chairman of the ICC after its establishment in 1909?

    <p>N. Srinivasan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation hosted the latest ICC T20 Women's World Cup in 2023?

    <p>South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the largest squad size permitted for teams at the EUROS as of 2024?

    <p>26 players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did New Zealand defeat in the finals of the latest ICC T20 Women’s WC?

    <p>South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official song for the EUROS 2024?

    <p>Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which national team was the first to win gold in cricket at the Olympics?

    <p>Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction of the 2024 Copa América regarding referees?

    <p>It is the first edition to feature female referees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following awards was given at the 2024 Copa América?

    <p>Best Goalkeeper Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the opening match of the 2024 Copa América held?

    <p>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team won the Fair Play Award at the 2024 Copa América?

    <p>Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year marked the 1st edition of the Copa América Feminina?

    <p>1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player is noted for being the first Indian to win a singles match at the Olympic Games?

    <p>Zeeshan Ali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change took place regarding the French Open in 1925?

    <p>It became open to international players.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tournament was originally held at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground?

    <p>Australian Open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trophy is awarded to the men's singles winner of the Australian Open?

    <p>Norman Brookes Challenge Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is the US Open held in?

    <p>Queens, New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Australian Open is false?

    <p>It is managed by the French Tennis Federation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the first women's singles Australian Open take place?

    <p>1922</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian tennis player is known for winning a title at Wimbledon?

    <p>Leander Paes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following players was the youngest to become a Grandmaster?

    <p>Abhimanyu Misra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first Candidates Tournament held?

    <p>Budapest, Hungary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the 44th Chess Olympiad held in 2022?

    <p>It was hosted in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player has the highest ever rating in chess history?

    <p>Magnus Carlsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player was second in the Candidates Tournament (women) in 2024?

    <p>Koneru Humpy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year saw the establishment of FIDE?

    <p>1924</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player won a gold medal at the FIDE World Chess event for Board 3 in the Women's category?

    <p>Divya Deshmukh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup regarding India's performance?

    <p>India was the first team to remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player leads the all-time runs scored in T20 World Cup history up to 2024?

    <p>Virat Kohli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the score by which the Indian men's chess team defeated Slovenia?

    <p>3.5 - 0.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times did India host the ODI World Cup by 2023?

    <p>4 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trophy was designed by Minale Bryce Design Strategy in 2007?

    <p>ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player was recognized as the Best Male Player by FIDE?

    <p>Magnus Carlsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the first T20 Cricket World Cup take place?

    <p>2007</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the captain of the Indian women's chess team during their recent tournament?

    <p>Abhijeet Kunte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player holds the record for the most wickets overall in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?

    <p>Glenn McGrath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the maximum squad size allowed for teams in the EUROS 2024?

    <p>26 players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country hosted the first-ever ICC T20 Women's World Cup in 2009?

    <p>England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player was awarded the Player of the Tournament in the latest ICC T20 Women's World Cup?

    <p>Amelia Kerr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country won the Men's EUROS 2024 tournament?

    <p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player became the oldest to score a goal in the European Championship, achieving this feat at the age of 38?

    <p>Luka Modrić</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was formerly known as the Imperial Cricket Conference before adopting its current name?

    <p>ICC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the official match ball used in the EUROS 2024?

    <p>Fussballliebe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation had to withdraw from hosting the ICC T20 Women's World Cup 2024?

    <p>Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is currently the chairman of the ICC as of December 1, 2024?

    <p>Jay Shah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tennis

    • Sumit Nagal became the first Indian since 1989 to defeat a seeded player at a Grand Slam tournament.
    • This victory was at the Australian Open, defeating Alexander Bublik.
    • Ramesh Krishnan achieved a similar feat in 1988 at the Australian Open.
    • Zeeshan Ali was the first Indian to win a singles match at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
    • Leander Paes progressed past the first round at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

    Grand Slam Events

    • Australian Open: Managed by Tennis Australia (formerly LTAA). Held annually in January on hard courts. First men’s event in 1905, first women’s in 1922. Prize money (2024): $86.5 million.
    • French Open (Roland Garros): Named after Roland Garros, a French aviator. Played on clay courts. First held in 1891. Became open to international players in 1925. Held in Paris since 1928. Rafael Nadal holds the record for most titles (14).
    • Wimbledon: Oldest Grand Slam tournament, started in 1877, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Played on grass courts. Spencer Gore won the first gentlemen's singles in 1877. Maud Watson won the first ladies' singles in 1884. Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Sania Mirza have Indian titles at Wimbledon.
    • US Open: Hardcourt tournament, held annually in Queens, NY. Chronologically the fourth and final Grand Slam event (excluding 2020) First played in 1881. Switched to hard courts in 1978

    Chess

    • Governing Body: FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs). Established in 1924 in Paris.
    • Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
    • President: Arkady Dvorkovich.
    • Current World Champion: Ding Liren (China).
    • Highest Rated Player: Magnus Carlsen (2889.2).
    • Longest-reigning World Champion: Emanuel Lasker (1894-1921).
    • First World Chess Champion: Wilhelm Steinitz (defeated Zukertort in 1886).
    • India’s National Governing Body: All India Chess Federation (AICF). Founded in 1951.
    • Indian Grandmasters (Approx.): 85 (Open section)
    • Indian Women's Grandmasters (Approx.): 3 (Open section)

    Recent Chess Events

    • FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 (Open): Gukesh Dommaraju won. Ding Liren is the current champion.
    • FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 (Women): Tan Zhongyi won, challenging current champion, Ju Wenjun.

    Chess Olympiad

    • 45th Chess Olympiad (2022): Held in Chennai, India. India finished 3rd. Gukesh Dommaraju won gold on the first board.
    • Biennial event since 1950

    Other

    • T20 Cricket World Cup: ICC (International Cricket Council) Organizes 2-yearly tournament starting in 2007. India is most successful, winning in 2007 and 2024. West Indies (2 titles), and England (2 titles) are other most successful teams.

      • The current winners in 2024 are India. Most runs – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Most wickets – Fazalhaq Farooqi.
      • Other details: Held co-hosted by West Indies & USA in 2024, etc.

    • UEFA European Championship and Copa America: Major football tournaments with respective governing bodies (UEFA and CONMEBOL). Details on tournaments and winner information, etc.

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