Elite 8 - QotY Tournament

Question

This week is our Elite 8(+) for Sports SE's Question of the Year Tournament. This week, we have four matchups with three questions each due to ties.

A few guidelines:

• One vote per user per matchup (denoted by comment)
• Votes will be accepted between Mar 20 and Mar 26
• For any ties, both teams will move onto the next round
• Short comments to explain your vote are acceptable. For any extended discussion, go into The Clubhouse

Updated with the results of last week's round:

Answer 1

H1* - Why are professional athletes allowed to compete in the Olympic games?

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H5 - What is the record for the most family members competing in the same Olympic Games?

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H9* - Why does the NFL use Roman numerals for Super Bowl numbering?

_{*tied in its previous round}

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Comment "My vote is - H1", "My vote is - H5" or "My vote is - H9."

Answer 2

H2* - Usage of unusual characters in sports shirts

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H7* - Are there any sports that started as a women's sport?

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H14 - What happens if a suspended player is used in match and the referee didn't notice

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Comment "My vote is - H2", "My vote is - H7" or "My vote is - H14."

_{*tied in its previous round}

Answer 3

V8* - When can you get up again after falling on the ground?

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V12 - Can a player get his second yellow card while being replaced? What happens then?

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V16* - Can the captain change players' positions without permission from a coach or manager?

_{*tied in its previous round}

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Comment: "My vote is - V8", "My vote is - V12" or "My vote is - V16."

Answer 4

V2 - Why is field hockey played with water on the field?

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V3* - Who are the football players that have scored in every minute of a football match?

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V6* - Are the gender differences in Olympic uniforms simply a style choice? Whose choice?

_{*tied in its previous round}

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Comment: "My vote is - V2", "My vote is - V3" or "My vote is - V6."