Correct Answer : 1924
The first games, known as the International Silent Games, were held in 1924 in Paris with athletes from nine (9) European nations participating. The games were the brainchild of Eugène Rubens-Alcais, himself deaf and President of the French Deaf Sports Federation.
Correct Answer : Football
The Rovers Cup is a football tournament held in India. It was started by British football enthusiasts at Bombay in 1891. It is the 2nd oldest football tournament in India, after Durand Cup. 1st Worcester Regiment was the winner in the inaugural year. The last time this championship was held was in the 2000-01 season, when Mohun Bagan beat Churchill Brothers Sports Club from Goa 2-0 in the final. The Western India Football Association (WIFA) is making efforts to revive the tournament.
Correct Answer : Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is the second Indian badminton player after Prakash Padukone to achieve the world number.1 ranking in badminton. Saina Nehwal is an Indian professional badminton singles player. A former world no. 1, she has won over 24 international titles, which includes eleven Superseries titles. She has represented India three times in the Olympics, winning a bronze medal in her second appearance.
Correct Answer : Golf
Correct Answer : United States of America
The United States of America ranks first in the FIBA Basketball Men’s World Ranking.
Correct Answer : Hockey
Agha Khan Cup is associated with the game of Hockey.
Correct Answer : Equestrian
Major R.S. Brar is associated with Equestrian.
Correct Answer : George Foreman
George Edward Foreman is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1969 and 1997. Nicknamed “Big George”, he is a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.
Correct Answer : Swimming
The term 'Butterfly Stroke' is associated with swimming.
Correct Answer : Lausanne
The Olympic museum was opened at Lausanne.
