The Ultimate Sports Quiz (USQ) is a National level inter-school sports quiz competition that is broadcast on JioCinema and Sports18 in India.
Background 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.
The 2nd season is a 19-episode televised series.
Concept 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 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.
Quiz details 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.
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.
Ultimate Sports Quiz content and format 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. USQ 2023 Quiz structure 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.
USQ 2023 Quiz Results +Episode numberDateEpisode DescriptionTeam 1Team 2Team 3Winner129 Nov, 2023Preliminary Round 1 North ZoneAditya & Aryan Sunbeam Lahartara VaranasiCyril & Falit St. Columba's DelhiPaarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) LucknowPaarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow230 Nov, 2023Preliminary Round 1 East ZoneSrinjoy & Swastik RKM Vidyalaya NarendrapurSharique & Tathagata DPS Kalinga CuttackSumit & Abhirukh Parambhika PatnaSharique & Tathagata DPS Kalinga Cuttack301 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 1 West ZoneAmeya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) RaipurRohit & Kishlay Kendriya Vidyalaya (B) MumbaiArpit & Vedant Bhatikar Model GoaAmeya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur402 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 1 South ZoneNaveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam PuducherryKritin & Arnav Timpany School VizagKarthik & Aromal Carmel CMI ShoranurNaveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry503 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 2 North ZoneAyush & Aaditya St. George's MussoorieManthan & Rohit Cambridge Court JaipurSnehit & Vivek Sunbeam Bhagwanpur VaranasiManthan & Rohit Cambridge Court Jaipur604 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 2 East ZonePrantika & Gitesh BSF School KadamtalaAtharva & Shabd DPS RanchiAarav & Debarshi BHS KolkataAarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata705 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 2 West ZoneAdheesh & Samarth Sharada Mandir PanajiRudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar BhopalNirja & Unnati Anant School AhmedabadRudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal806 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 2 South ZoneSamanway & Thapan Vedavyasa Vidyalam KozhikodeAntonita & Arjun PSBB KK Nagar ChennaiTarun & Kiran Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (G) KochiTarun & Kiran Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (G) Kochi907 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 3 North ZoneShivraj & Anmol Neeja Modi JaipurMalhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) DelhiSarthak & Tejas Aryan International VaranasiMalhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi1008 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 3 East ZoneSwayansu & Tanmay Kendriya Vidyalaya PuriMahin & Sourarup TTV HooghlyVinayak & Samrit South Point GuwahatiVinayak & Samrit South Point Guwahati1109 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 3 West ZoneTanay & Ishaan Garodia International MumbaiParam & Shrihan Mount Litera SuratDaksh & Aryavrat St. Anthony's UdaipurDaksh & Aryavrat St. Anthony's Udaipur1210 Dec, 2023Preliminary Round 3 South ZoneAman & Harith Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (E) KochiMadhav & Kian TISB BengaluruHruthik & Venkatesh Teja Vidyalaya KodadAman & Harith Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (E) Kochi1311 Dec, 2023Final South ZoneNaveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam PuducherryTarun & Kiran Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (G) KochiAman & Harith Bhavan's Vidya Mandir (E) KochiNaveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam Puducherry1412 Dec, 2023Final East ZoneSharique & Tathagata DPS Kalinga CuttackAarav & Debarshi BHS KolkataVinayak & Samrit South Point GuwahatiAarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata1513 Dec, 2023Final West ZoneAmeya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) RaipurRudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar BhopalDaksh & Aryavrat St. Anthony's UdaipurRudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar Bhopal1614 Dec, 2023Final North ZonePaarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) LucknowManthan & Rohit Cambridge Court JaipurMalhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) DelhiPaarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) Lucknow1715 Dec, 2023Semi-Final 1Ameya & Manan* KPS (Kamal Vihar) RaipurPaarth & Rudransh St. Francis' (H) LucknowAarav & Debarshi BHS KolkataAmeya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) Raipur1816 Dec, 2023Semi-Final 2Rudraksha & Ameya DPS Kolar BhopalNaveena Priyan & Poovaraghavan Amalorpavam PuducherryMalhar & Nidhir* Tagore International (VV) DelhiMalhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) Delhi1917 Dec, 2023Grand FinaleAmeya & Manan KPS (Kamal Vihar) RaipurMalhar & Nidhir Tagore International (VV) DelhiAarav & Debarshi* BHS KolkataAarav & Debarshi BHS Kolkata *Lucky Losers References