Question: In which of the following countries the first inter-jail World Cup, 2018 tournament was held recently?
(a) Bolivia
(b) Russia
(c) Peru
(d) Uruguay
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- First Inter-Jail World Cup, 2018 Tournaments concluded in Lima, capital of Russia (25 May, 2018).
- Football teams of different prisons of various countries were formed in this tournament.
- Number of total teams was 16.
- These teams were named after the countries participating in the World Cup and the prisoners were named after the team’s players.
- The national anthem of all the countries was also played before matches and all the rules like World Cup matches were followed.
- On 25th May, 2018 the final match was played in Lima Stadium (capacity – 60,000 spectators).
- In the final match, Inmates from Peruvian prisons of Lurigancho (playing for Peru) defeated inmates from Chimbote prison (playing for Russia.
- Winner of the Tournament team won the award ceremony cup, gold medal and sports apparel.
- It is known that Peru qualified for the Football World Cup after 36 years held in Russia in June 2018.
Reference:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/06/02/peru-gets-out-of-jail-to-win-prisoners-world-cup.html
http://www.freepressjournal.in/fifa-world-cup-2018/fifa-world-cup-2018-peru-gets-out-of-jail-to-win-prisoners-world-cup/1289134