Jacques Rogge, the 8th President of the International Olympic Committee
November 28, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Tania Machowska asked: The Olympic Games of 1968 was a stirring and busy event., the games were held in Mexico, Latin America, these Olympic games where almost cancelled when hundreds of students lost their lives by security forces, the authorities covered it up and 10 days later the Olympic Games started.Tommy Smith and John Carlos [...]
The Politics Behind Olympics Games
October 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Jonathon Hardcastle asked: Among the Greeks, fitness competitions and games were nationalistic in spirit; states were said to have been prouder of Olympic victories than of battles won. Women, foreigners, slaves, and dishonored persons were forbidden to compete. Contestants were required to train faithfully for 10 months before the games and had to take an [...]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Pt. V
July 31, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Mr. Ashok Sharma asked: WHO WAS INDIA’S FIRST CRICKET COACH? Ajit Wadekar was the first to coach the Indian cricket team. He was both the manager and the coach of the Indian cricket team from 1992 to 1996. John Wright was India’s first foreign coach. WHAT IS A SUCKER BALL IN CRICKET? When a bowler [...]
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Pt-IV
July 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Mr. Ashok Sharma asked: WHO WAS INDIA’S FIRST CRICKET COACH? Ajit Wadekar was the first to coach the Indian cricket team. He was both the manager and the coach of the Indian cricket team from 1992 to 1996. John Wright was India’s first foreign coach. WHAT IS A SUCKER BALL IN CRICKET? When a bowler [...]
