TABLE TENNIS CHAMPS

TABLE TENNIS CHAMPS

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the historic use of the sponge bat in table tennis at Wembley, highlighting Ogimura's victory over Friesberg in the men's singles final, securing Japan's third world title. The Dowager Lady Swayzling presented the trophy. In the women's doubles final, the Rowe twins faced tough competition but dazzled the audience with their skills, winning the match on their 21st birthday.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the men's singles final at Wembley?

It was the first time the event was held at Wembley.

It was the first time a Japanese player participated.

It was the first time a Swedish player won.

It was the first time a sponge bat was used by both players.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the trophy to the winner of the men's singles final?

The Mayor of London

The Queen of England

The Dowager Lady Swayzling

The Prime Minister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the opponents of the Rowe twins in the women's doubles final?

The Japanese team

The Swedish team

Kathleen Best and Anne Hayden

Ogimura and Friesberg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made the women's doubles final particularly exciting?

The unexpected weather conditions

The Rowe twins' rapid-fire tactics

The use of new technology

The presence of a celebrity audience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was special about the Rowe twins' victory in the final game?

They played against their mentors.

They won with a perfect score.

It was their 21st birthday.

It was their first match together.