Meteorites, Muses, and Monsters: A Quiz Duel with BSM and LFIM!
Match 14 of the T Quiz League saw a lively face-off as British School Muscat (BSM) and Lycée Français International de Mascate (LFIM) took the stage for a winner's pool game in their friendly rivalry. Representing BSM were Mikaeel, Arnav, and Tatvam, while LFIM brought their own powerhouse trio of Emilia, Melissa, and Louis under Coach Rockey Singh's guidance.
The teams showcased their knowledge with questions spanning global and local topics. Among the highlights was identifying Hawwiyat Najam, the 'Meteorite Sinkhole' near Tiwi, and Marianne, the iconic symbol of France whose image graces the emblem of the Paris Olympics. There was even a question on yoga, asking the participants to name a fitness practice featuring poses like the 'cobra' and the 'tree.'
In the Testing Times round, categories like 'Hobbies,' 'Olympics,' 'Parts of Speech,' and 'Monsters in Movies' kept both teams on their toes as they battled through each question with determination. With the scores tight throughout, the match stayed thrilling right up to the buzzer round.
Sponsors like MHD/INEOS Grenadier, Vodafone, Lulu, Muscat Pharmacy, Malabar Gold, New India Assurance, Oman Oasis, and VOX/Snow Oman/Magic Planet, continue to power the T Quiz League, and Quizmaster Deepa Swaminathan kept the atmosphere charged with excitement.
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