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Jyothi Yarraji won gold at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in which event?
- 100m Hurdles
- 400m Hurdles
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
Answer: 100m Hurdles
Jyothi Yarraji won 100m hurdles gold at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. National record holder. First Indian woman to win Asian Championships hurdle gold.
The Hockey World League was replaced by ______ in 2019.
- Champions Trophy
- FIH Pro League
- World Cup Qualifiers
- Continental Cup
Answer: FIH Pro League
FIH discontinued Hockey World League after 2017 edition, launching FIH Pro League in 2019. Annual home-and-away league featuring top 9 men's/women's teams.
True or False: Sumo wrestling uses colored belt ranking system similar to judo.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Sumo uses hierarchical division system (Jonokuchi to Yokozuna), not colored belts. Rankings based on tournament performance. Belt colors specific to martial arts like judo/karate.
Who captained India at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Mithali Raj
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur captained India at 2023 WT20 WC in South Africa. Team reached semifinals losing to Australia. Regular captain across formats since 2016.
Which country won Copa América 2024?
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Colombia
Answer: Argentina
Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 (AET) to win Copa América 2024 in Miami. Back-to-back titles (2021, 2024). Messi's fifth major international trophy.
Khelo India University Games were first held in ______.
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
Answer: 2020
First Khelo India University Games held in Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, Odisha in February 2020. Platform for university athletes to showcase talent nationally.
Who holds the record for most stumpings in international cricket?
- Adam Gilchrist
- MS Dhoni
- Kumar Sangakkara
- Mark Boucher
Answer: MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has 195 international stumpings (Tests+ODIs+T20Is), most ever. Known for lightning-fast glovework. Also holds record for most international dismissals by keeper.
India won Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2022 defeating which team in final?
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Japan
Answer: Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 3-2 in Jakarta 2022 Asia Cup final. Fourth Asia Cup title. Qualified for 2023 World Cup through this victory.
CONMEBOL governs football in ______.
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: South America
Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) oversees South American football. Organizes Copa América and Copa Libertadores. Smallest continental confederation by members (10).
True or False: Refugee Olympic Team participated at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC created Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) for Rio 2016, continued at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Athletes compete under Olympic flag representing displaced persons worldwide.
India chased down 329 vs Pakistan in 2022 T20 World Cup. Who hit winning six?
- Virat Kohli
- Hardik Pandya
- Dinesh Karthik
- R Ashwin
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli hit consecutive sixes off Haris Rauf in 19th over, then guided chase home with unbeaten 82*. Greatest T20I chase ever according to experts.
Amit Panghal won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in which boxing weight category?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Amit Panghal won 51kg flyweight gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Previously won silver at 2019 World Championships. India's top male boxer currently.
Treesa Jolly specializes in ______ badminton events.
- Women's Singles
- Women's Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Both B and C
Answer: Women's Doubles
Treesa Jolly primarily plays women's doubles, partnering Gayatri Gopichand. Won multiple international titles and represented India at Commonwealth Games 2022.
Who scored fastest century in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Devine
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Chamari Athapaththu
Answer: Deandra Dottin
West Indies' Deandra Dottin scored century off 38 balls vs South Africa in 2010, fastest WT20I hundred. Also first WT20I century ever scored.
Which Indian footballer signed for Scottish club Celtic FC in 2024?
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- No Indian has signed for Celtic
- Anirudh Thapa
Answer: No Indian has signed for Celtic
No Indian has played for Celtic FC. Gurpreet played for Stabaek (Norway). Baichung Bhutia played for Bury (England). Question tests factual accuracy.
True or False: Margaret Court holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles with 24.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Margaret Court (Australia) won 24 Grand Slam singles titles (1960-1975). Serena Williams has 23; Steffi Graf 22. Court's record includes pre-Open Era titles.
Savita Punia plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Goalkeeper
Savita Punia is India's star goalkeeper, instrumental in Tokyo 2020 fourth-place finish. Known as 'Great Wall of India' for exceptional shot-stopping ability.
Sonam Malik competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 62
- 68
- 76
Answer: 62
Sonam Malik competes in 62kg freestyle. Won bronze at Asian Championships and represented India internationally. Part of strong Indian women's wrestling contingent.
True or False: Squash will make its Olympic debut at LA 2028.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC approved squash for LA 2028 after decades of lobbying. Joining cricket, flag football, lacrosse, baseball/softball. Major boost for squash globally.
Who holds the record for fastest fifty in T20 Internationals?
- Yuvraj Singh
- Chris Gayle
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Glenn Maxwell
Answer: Dipendra Singh Airee
Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee scored fifty off 9 balls vs Mongolia in 2023 Asian Games, breaking Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball record from 2007 T20 WC.