Sports & Others — Set 1

Correct Answer: C. Lausanne, Switzerland

• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The IOC headquarters is situated in Lausanne, which is known as the Olympic Capital. • **1894** — This organization was founded by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to revive the ancient Olympic Games. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Geneva, Switzerland]: 'Geneva is home to many international organizations like the UN and WHO, but not the IOC.'; [Paris, France]: 'Paris was where the IOC was founded, but its headquarters are elsewhere.'; [Athens, Greece]: 'Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, but it is not the IOC headquarters.'

Correct Answer: B. Dubai, UAE

• **Dubai, UAE** = The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in 2005. • **2005** — This strategic move in 2005 was primarily made to benefit from the tax-neutral status of the United Arab Emirates. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [London, UK]: 'London was the previous headquarters of the ICC before its relocation.'; [Melbourne, Australia]: 'Melbourne is a major cricket city, but not the ICC headquarters.'; [Mumbai, India]: 'Mumbai is a key center for cricket, but not the ICC headquarters.'

Correct Answer: C. Zurich, Switzerland

• **Zurich, Switzerland** = FIFA is the highest governing body for association football and has been based in Zurich since 1932. • **1904** — The institution was originally established in Paris in 1904. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Berlin, Germany]: 'Berlin is a significant European capital, but not FIFA's headquarters.'; [Bern, Switzerland]: 'Bern is Switzerland's capital, but FIFA's headquarters are in another Swiss city.'; [Madrid, Spain]: 'Madrid is a major European sports hub, but not FIFA's headquarters.'

Correct Answer: B. Montreal, Canada

• **Montreal, Canada** = WADA's headquarters are in Montreal, and it works closely with various sports federations and national governments. • **1999** — WADA was established in 1999 to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for debt-free sport. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [New York, USA]: 'New York is a major global city, but not the headquarters of WADA.'; [Vienna, Austria]: 'Vienna hosts other international bodies, but not WADA's headquarters.'; [Sydney, Australia]: 'Sydney is a prominent Australian city, but not WADA's headquarters.'

Correct Answer: D. Switzerland

• **Switzerland** = FIDE is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, along with many other major sports federations. • **1924** — It was founded in Paris in 1924 and connects various national chess federations globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Russia]: 'Russia has a strong chess tradition, but FIDE's headquarters are in Switzerland.'; [Norway]: 'Norway is known for winter sports, but FIDE's headquarters are in Switzerland.'; [Germany]: 'Germany is a major European country, but FIDE's headquarters are in Switzerland.'

Correct Answer: A. Lausanne, Switzerland

• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The FIH is the world governing body for field hockey and indoor field hockey. • **Lausanne** — It shifted its base to Lausanne to be closer to other international sports organizations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Amsterdam, Netherlands]: 'Amsterdam is a European capital, but not FIH's headquarters.'; [New Delhi, India]: 'New Delhi is a major Asian city, but not FIH's headquarters.'; [Brussels, Belgium]: 'Brussels is a European political hub, but not FIH's headquarters.'

Correct Answer: C. London, UK

• **London, UK** = The CGF is responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. • **London** — Its headquarters are in London, reflecting the historical links between the member nations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Canberra, Australia]: 'Canberra is Australia's capital, but CGF's headquarters are in London.'; [Ottawa, Canada]: 'Ottawa is Canada's capital, but CGF's headquarters are in London.'; [Auckland, New Zealand]: 'Auckland is a major New Zealand city, but CGF's headquarters are in London.'

Correct Answer: D. London, UK

• **London, UK** = The ITF is the governing body of world tennis and is based at the Bank of England Sports Centre in London. • **International Lawn Tennis Federation** — It was originally founded as the International Lawn Tennis Federation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [New York, USA]: 'New York is a major global city, but not ITF's headquarters.'; [Monte Carlo, Monaco]: 'Monte Carlo is famous for events like Formula 1, but not ITF's headquarters.'; [Paris, France]: 'Paris is a major European capital, but not ITF's headquarters.'

Correct Answer: A. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• **Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** = The BWF is the international governing body for the sport of badminton and is located in Kuala Lumpur. • **1934** — It was founded in 1934 with nine founding member nations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Jakarta, Indonesia]: 'Jakarta is a major Southeast Asian city, but not BWF's headquarters.'; [Bangkok, Thailand]: 'Bangkok is a significant regional center, but not BWF's headquarters.'; [Beijing, China]: 'Beijing is a major global capital, but not BWF's headquarters.'

Correct Answer: C. Lausanne, Switzerland

• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The ITTF manages the world rankings and technical standards for the sport of table tennis. • **1926** — It was founded in 1926 by nine founding members including India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Shanghai, China]: 'Shanghai is a major Chinese city, but not ITTF's headquarters.'; [Tokyo, Japan]: 'Tokyo is a global metropolis, but not ITTF's headquarters.'; [Singapore]: 'Singapore is a major financial hub, but not ITTF's headquarters.'