1. Why were the Olympics originally started?
Ans : To entertain the Greek gods on Mt.Olympus
2. What are "Jodhpurs" ?
Ans : Riding breeches invented by the Maharaja of Jodhpur
3. Which is the only game to allow only right-handed players?
Ans : Polo
4. Which famous Olympic runner was known as the "Flying Fin"?
Ans : Paavo Nurmi
5. From whcih ancient Indian war game did Chess originate?
Ans : Chaturanga
6. Why were the colours of the five Olympic rings representing the five continents selected?
Ans : This was because atleast one of the colours was found of the national flag of every country
7. In which country did Soccer originate?
Ans : England
8. When was the International Amateur Athletic Association formed?
Ans : 1880
9. What is the etymology of the word "chess"?
Ans : It originates from the Persian word "shah" meaning King
10. From which game has ice-hockey been adapted?
Ans : English Fens
11. What is a Chinaman?
Ans : An offbreak bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman
12. Who was the first Grand Prix champion?
Ans : Jack Brabham
13. Who was the compulsive gambler who wrote the novel the Gambler?
Ans : Fyodor Dostoevsky
14. Who was the first person to score a century in international cricket?
Ans : Charles Bannerman
15. In which game is the "cue" is used?
Ans : Billiards