Minor points called 'Yuko' are part of which of the following sports?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Judo.
Yuko was a minor scoring point used in the sport of Judo. It was awarded for techniques that were not quite strong or effective enough to earn higher points like Ippon (full point) or Waza-ari (half point), but still demonstrated good control and skill. A Yuko could be awarded for a throw that had less impact or control, or for holding an opponent on the mat for a specific period. However, as part of rule changes by the International Judo Federation (IJF), the Yuko scoring system was eliminated in 2017 to simplify scoring and enhance spectator understanding of the sport.
Other options :
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Skating: Scores are based on time, jumps, spins, and artistic performance, no Yuko points.
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Lawn bowls: Scoring depends on the proximity of bowls to the jack, not Yuko.
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Boxing: Points are given for clean punches, no use of Yuko.