Question
Download Solution PDFWightman Cup is associated with which of the following sports?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tennis.
Key Points
- The Wightman Cup is an annual women's tennis tournament between the United States and Great Britain.
- The tournament was named after Hazel Wightman, a former US national champion and founder of the Women's Tennis Association.
- The Wightman Cup was first played in 1923 and continued until 1989 when it was replaced by the Federation Cup.
- Golf is associated with the Ryder Cup, Hockey is associated with the Stanley Cup, and Cricket is associated with the Ashes.
- Knowing about the history and association of different cups and trophies is important for sports enthusiasts and trivia lovers.
Additional Information
- The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
- The Stanley Cup is awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion.
- The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia.
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