| Ultimate Sports Quiz | |
|---|---|
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| Presented by | Harsha Bhogle |
| Country of origin | India |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producer | VUSport |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sony Ten MX Player |
| Release | 5 June – 17 June 2022 |
| Network | Jio Cinema Sports18 |
| Release | 29 November – 17 December 2023 |
The Ultimate Sports Quiz (USQ) is a National level inter-school sports quiz competition that is broadcast on JioCinema and Sports18 in India. [1]
Super Six Sports Gaming Private Limited (SSSG) is a sports tech start-up launched in the second half of 2019. The Ultimate Sports Quiz 2023 is presented by Harsha Bhogle. [2] [3]
The 2nd season is a 19-episode televised series. [4]
Traditionally, sports quizzing in India generates a lot of interest among student community as they follow sports from around the world. A sports quiz aired on India’s leading sports broadcaster back in the 2000s is still remembered and has a cult following even today. Encouraged by its impact and success, a national level sports quiz called the Ultimate Sports Quiz was conceptualized with the intent of bringing back the romance and nostalgia of the once popular cult quiz show. [5]
The 2023 season of the Ultimate Sports Quiz featured the top 36 teams shortlisted through a selection test from across 4000 teams and 350 cities across the county. This competition is also an endeavor to support grass root level sports development as the top three teams that reach the national finals will be awarded a total prize pool of INR 1 Crore approx.; part of which will be a cash prize for developing sports infrastructure in their respective schools. The Winners will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch a Live sporting event of their choice anywhere in the world. [6]
Each school team is composed of two students representing the school in the competition. Students from class 6 to 10 are eligible to take part in the quiz.
USQ features questions on popular sports around the world. It also has a fair amount of questions on Indian sports and sportsperson as well. The format of the quiz is modelled on the Olympic motto of – Citius, Altius, Fortius. The three rounds are designed to test speed and accuracy, depth of knowledge and ability to perform under pressure. The quiz encourages participation, sportsman spirit and is conducted in a fun environment. [7] [8] [9]
Each quiz features three teams of two members each. The Top 9 teams from each of the 4 Zones - North, East, West and South make up a total of 36 teams that will be part of the televised episodes. The 2023 edition of USQ has 3 Zonal preliminary rounds followed by the Zonal Finals. At the end of all 4 Zonal competitions, we would have 4 Zonal Champions from all the Zones. These 4 teams would then compete along with the 2 best losing teams in the National Semifinals. The National Finals will feature the winners of the 2 Semifinals and the best losing team from the Semifinals competing for the title of National Champions 2023. [10]
| Episode number | Date | Episode Description | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Nov, 2023 | Preliminary Round 1 North Zone | Aditya & Aryan Sunbeam Lahartara Varanasi | Cyril & Falit St. Columba's Delhi | Paarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow | Paarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow |
| 2 | 30 Nov, 2023 | Preliminary Round 1 East Zone | Srinjoy & Swastik RKM Vidyalaya Narendrapur | Sharique & Tathagata DPS Kalinga Cuttack | Sumit & Abhirukh Parambhika Patna | Sharique & Tathagata DPS Kalinga Cuttack |
| 3 | 01 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 1 West Zone | Ameya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur | Rohit & Kishlay Kendriya Vidyalaya (B) Mumbai | Arpit & Vedant Bhatikar Model Goa | Ameya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur |
| 4 | 02 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 1 South Zone | Naveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry | Kritin & Arnav Timpany School Vizag | Karthik & Aromal Carmel CMI Shoranur | Naveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry |
| 5 | 03 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 2 North Zone | Ayush & Aaditya St. George's Mussoorie | Manthan & Rohit Cambridge Court Jaipur | Snehit & Vivek Sunbeam Bhagwanpur Varanasi | Manthan & Rohit Cambridge Court Jaipur |
| 6 | 04 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 2 East Zone | Prantika & Gitesh BSF School Kadamtala | Atharva & Shabd DPS Ranchi | Aarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata | Aarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata |
| 7 | 05 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 2 West Zone | Adheesh & Samarth Sharada Mandir Panaji | Rudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal | Nirja & Unnati Anant School Ahmedabad | Rudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal |
| 8 | 06 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 2 South Zone | Samanway & Thapan Vedavyasa Vidyalam Kozhikode | Antonita & Arjun PSBB KK Nagar Chennai | Tarun & Kiran Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (G) Kochi | Tarun & Kiran Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (G) Kochi |
| 9 | 07 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 3 North Zone | Shivraj & Anmol Neeja Modi Jaipur | Malhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi | Sarthak & Tejas Aryan International Varanasi | Malhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi |
| 10 | 08 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 3 East Zone | Swayansu & Tanmay Kendriya Vidyalaya Puri | Mahin & Sourarup TTV Hooghly | Vinayak & Samrit South Point Guwahati | Vinayak & Samrit South Point Guwahati |
| 11 | 09 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 3 West Zone | Tanay & Ishaan Garodia International Mumbai | Param & Shrihan Mount Litera Surat | Daksh & Aryavrat St. Anthony's Udaipur | Daksh & Aryavrat St. Anthony's Udaipur |
| 12 | 10 Dec, 2023 | Preliminary Round 3 South Zone | Aman & Harith Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (E) Kochi | Madhav & Kian TISB Bengaluru | Hruthik & Venkatesh Teja Vidyalaya Kodad | Aman & Harith Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (E) Kochi |
| 13 | 11 Dec, 2023 | Final South Zone | Naveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry | Tarun & Kiran Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (G) Kochi | Aman & Harith Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (E) Kochi | Naveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry |
| 14 | 12 Dec, 2023 | Final East Zone | Sharique & Tathagata DPS Kalinga Cuttack | Aarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata | Vinayak & Samrit South Point Guwahati | Aarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata |
| 15 | 13 Dec, 2023 | Final West Zone | Ameya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur | Rudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal | Daksh & Aryavrat St. Anthony's Udaipur | Rudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal |
| 16 | 14 Dec, 2023 | Final North Zone | Paarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow | Manthan & Rohit Cambridge Court Jaipur | Malhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi | Paarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow |
| 17 | 15 Dec, 2023 | Semi-Final 1 | Ameya & Manan* KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur | Paarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow | Aarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata | Ameya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur |
| 18 | 16 Dec, 2023 | Semi-Final 2 | Rudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal | Naveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry | Malhar & Nidhir* Tagore International (VV) Delhi | Malhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi |
| 19 | 17 Dec, 2023 | Grand Finale | Ameya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur | Malhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi | Aarav & Debarshi* BHS Kolkata | Aarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata |
*Lucky Losers [11]
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