Sports General Knowledge

Kabaddi was officially declared the national sport of Bangladesh in 1972. While cricket is now more popular in Bangladesh, kabaddi remains the officially designated national sport. It's a traditional South Asian sport that has been played in the region for centuries.

Archery was declared the national sport of Bhutan in 1971. It holds deep cultural and religious significance in Bhutanese society, and archery competitions are integral to festivals and celebrations. The sport has been practiced in Bhutan for centuries.

Jude Felix was a prominent Indian hockey player who represented India in the 1980s and 1990s. He played as a forward and was part of the Indian hockey team during various international tournaments, including the Olympics. His field was hockey, not volleyball, tennis, or football.

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for association football (soccer). Founded in 1904, it organizes major tournaments including the World Cup. The name itself contains 'football association,' clearly indicating its connection to sports.

A Grand Slam in tennis means winning all four major tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) in a single calendar year. In bridge, a grand slam is a contract to win all 13 tricks. Neither billiards nor chess use this terminology.

The Merdeka Cup is an international football tournament held in Malaysia, one of Asia's oldest football competitions. It was established to celebrate Malaysia's independence (Merdeka) and has featured teams from across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Cricket, Rugby, and Hockey are not associated with this tournament.

In boxing matches, only the judges see scores after each round. Neither the boxers nor spectators know the cumulative score until the final decision is announced. This unique scoring system distinguishes boxing from most sports.

Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) took a World Cup hat-trick against Zimbabwe in 1999, dismissing three consecutive batsmen. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) achieved the feat against Bangladesh in 2003, taking four wickets in five balls including a hat-trick. These are two of the notable World Cup hat-tricks. The others listed - Mushtaq Ahmed, Aquib Javed, Wasim Akram, and Dennis Lillee - did not take hat-tricks in World Cup matches.

Roller Sports (roller skating, skateboarding) was introduced in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. This was part of the Olympic Council of Asia's effort to include newer, youth-oriented sports. Traditional sports like softball, fencing, and cue sports had been featured in earlier editions.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala was an IPL franchise that played only in the 2011 season before being terminated. The team was originally named just Kochi and later renamed to Kochi Tuskers Kerala, making it the only team to have changed its name.