Round 1 of La Grand Quiz tournoi

The beginning of the  journey takes place with inauguration and for a tournament like La Grand Quiz Tournoi it has to be special so it started with  3 presentations done by dignitaries from the world stage of blind quizzing. 

The first presentation showcased the evolution  and impact of such a tournament, , the 2nd one highlighted the role of prominent delegates round the globe and the last one showed the top 20 countries to watch out for during all 3 rounds of the contest, and it was a perfect display. 

After the lighting and showcase,it was time for crackers and with officialon the stage, they announced the tournament to be open and the beginning of round 1of La Grande Quiz Tournoi. 

To give a brief outline, the technology that was going to be used had to be Lebranz, Mizolo, Orbit reader, Dux sound, Sphinx audio braille sound and Obi record premium and it was all arranged under supervision  of technical aid from the French Telecast support network. 

Game 1 started in decent  form for all 20 countries to showcase in Dubai. India did have a light start but the leader caught up and both the vice captain and the captain helped India to finish at 3rd spot, but unfortunately the 16 countries who finished bottom had to say goodbye and their journey ended here. 

Similar to this, the 2nd game that was held in Singapore was getting more to  gear up in speed, now 192 countries were left and Indian team caught more pace here beating the other contenders and they progressed  1 spot further to 2nd while like the 1st game, 16 more countries who finished at bottom were heading back to home. 

Now it went towards China where 176 countries were left , Mr. pant had a word with team to speed the best so they can face lowest country in 1st knockout to come and they did live up to expectations closing over Swiss to do better but like in previous 2 games, here 16 more countries who were at bottom has to  see their tournament ending and all 20 countries at wished  them well. 

It was time to turn the heat on in Japan now, India finishing at top had  to face Tuvalu the 160th country and it was a knock out match of 2 rounds where Tuvalu had made tactical  pressure but Mr. Pant waited for their mistakes and it proved handy enough for them. 

 Using match awareness  the team easily handled the match and finished  with 6 to 10 mistakes, 4 less than the opponent  meaning Tuvalu lost by 20 points and India was through to the 2nd round of La Grande Quiz tournoi that would take place in August in different parts of Europe. 

It is just a start but the team India is pleased, a short session was led by captain  and coach after the end of round 1 in India to express gratitude and they all are hopeful  for better performances in August til more such updates come, for now its cheers from charlie.. 

Indian expectations in Le grand quiz tournoi

India’s journey in the grand cultural moment like La Grand quiz Tournoi starts after we got freed, though in British times it was rare for blind people to get encouraged, after India got independent, we got our first chance to be part of it in 1956 but the performance was not much to admire in that time and only being present was a big moment to remember for us. 

Our impact expanded a bit in the next occasion in 1972 where INdia did clear the 1st stage but finished in the top 80 nations which was indeed a much better influence to remember for us. 

It was similar for us in the next opportunity in 1988 where we did reach up to the top 72 nations  but the impact of the 2nd round was still missing and there was a lot to be done as a visually impaired team representing a nation. 

It was finally in the 21st century that we made a bigger impact when It happened last time, in 2004 we not only clear both 2 rounds but reached up to final last stage knock out where we got defeated to Australia who was the champions but as a memory it was a much better performance in leadership of previous captain Mukherji sir for INdia as  a visually impaired team. 

Now Le Grand Quiz tournoi is  happening once more, the team that will represent India this time has  won 2 world cup which was never happened before, Mr. pant as a captain who  want this feather under his name with great support and as a team there is lot on stake but how the process goes on may count much more when it comes to expectations  to have glory moments  counted. 

All we hope for is that our team will do well, a much better position to cover for the past and make all of us proud, there is much to come, and as every update will  come we would continue to bring that to you, till more such updates for now cheers from charlie..