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Answer: Kuwait
India defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties (1-1 AET) to win record-extending 9th SAFF Championship in Bengaluru. Sunil Chhetri scored crucial equalizer.
Answer: 2019
PM Modi launched FIT India Movement on August 29, 2019 (National Sports Day) to encourage daily physical activity and healthy lifestyle nationwide.
Answer: True
Deuce rule: At 20-all, winner needs 2-point lead. If tied at 29-all, next point wins (30-point cap). Prevents excessively long games.
Answer: Australia
Simon Taufel (Australia) is considered one of greatest cricket umpires, winning ICC Elite Panel Umpire of Year five consecutive times (2004-2008).
Answer: 2020-21
India entered FIH Pro League in 2020-21 season after replacing Pakistan. Provides regular high-level competition against top-ranked nations.
Answer: 28 barriers + 7 water jumps
Men's/Women's 3000m steeplechase features 28 fixed barriers and 7 water jumps (one per lap). Unique middle-distance event combining endurance and technique.
Answer: False
Being in offside position is NOT an offense. Player must actively participate in play, interfere with opponent, or gain advantage to be penalized.
Answer: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Richa Ghosh is India's primary wicketkeeper-batter in limited-overs cricket. Known for explosive finishing and agile glovework behind stumps.
Answer: 53 kg
Antim Panghal won bronze in 53kg at Belgrade 2023 Worlds, becoming youngest Indian woman wrestler to win World Championship medal at age 19.
Answer: Federation
ISSF governs Olympic shooting sports worldwide. Headquartered in Munich, Germany. Oversees rifle, pistol, and shotgun events at international level.
Answer: True
Goalkeepers may use body/feet to stop ball only inside circle. Outside circle, they must play with stick like field players. Rule ensures safety and fairness.
Answer: 1971
Under Ajit Wadekar's captaincy, India won 1-0 in England in 1971, their first series win there. Chandrasekhar's 6/38 at Oval sealed historic victory.
Answer: New Delhi
India Open is held at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, New Delhi. Upgraded to Super 750 status in 2023, attracting top global shuttlers.
Answer: Football
Nehru Cup was invitational football tournament organized by AIFF from 1982-2012. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru. India won it in 2007, 2009, and 2012.
Answer: False
Olympic gold medals are primarily silver (92.5%) plated with minimum 6g pure gold. Last solid gold medals were awarded in 1912 Stockholm Games.
Answer: Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle hit 357 sixes in IPL, most by any player. Known as 'Universe Boss', he also holds single-season record (59 sixes in 2012).
Answer: Naveen Malik
Naveen Malik won gold in 74kg at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Bajrang competed in 65kg (gold), Ravi in 57kg (gold), Deepak in 86kg (silver).
Answer: Javelin Throw
Annu Rani is India's top female javelin thrower, won bronze at 2022 Commonwealth Games and qualified for World Championships finals multiple times.
Answer: True
ICC removed mandatory batting powerplay (overs 36-40) from October 2015. Now only mandatory powerplay (1-10) and discretionary field restrictions apply.
Answer: 5
Balbir Singh Sr. scored 5 goals in India's 6-1 win over Netherlands in 1952 final, still an Olympic hockey final record. Won three consecutive golds (1948-56).