High-Stakes Showdown as A’Soud Global School Faces Indian School Wadi Kabir

The pressure was on as A’Soud Global School went head-to-head with Indian School Wadi Kabir in the second elimination match of the T Quiz League’s second chance bracket. With the knowledge that a loss meant the end of their run in the league, both teams were determined to give it their all.

A’Soud Global School was represented by Hashim, Abdullah, and Taki, coached by Ms. Hanan, Ms. Hodan, and Mr. Chris. Indian School Wadi Kabir, with Siddharth, Ashwin, and Juan, was led by coaches Ms. Gurjinder and Ms. Jenisha. With elimination looming, both teams needed to combine their knowledge and strategy to stay in the competition.

Challenging Questions Put Teams to the Test

The match was filled with questions spanning various topics, testing the participants' knowledge across diverse fields. Some of the standout questions included:

"Which mountain in Oman gets its name from the Sun and is said to be the first place to see the sunrise in Oman?" (Answer: Jebel Shams)

• "Which was the only team to defeat Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?" (Answer: Saudi Arabia)
• "In ancient Rome, who were the trained warriors who fought to the death for public entertainment?" (Answer: Gladiators)
• Both teams fought hard to stay on top, showing their prowess and quick thinking in each round.

Special Guest Presenter in Testing Times Round

A highlight of the match was the special guest presenter, Ms. Suaad Al Zaabi, Vice Principal of Downe House Muscat, who brought an extra layer of excitement to the "Testing Times" round by presenting a set of challenging questions. Her participation was a welcome addition, and her presence added to the already intense competition.

Backed by Strong Partners

The T Quiz League continues to be powered by the generosity of its partners, including MHD/INEOS Grenadier, Vodafone, Lulu, Muscat Pharmacy, Malabar Gold, New India Assurance, Oman Oasis, and VOX/Snow Oman/Magic Planet. The event is produced by TTV and Manzana Events and hosted by the dynamic Quizmaster Deepa Swaminathan, who guides the teams through each thrilling match.

With one team moving on and the other facing elimination, the stakes are only getting higher as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for more gripping quizzing action by following the Times of Oman YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/@TimesofOmanTV)!