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Answer: One foot
Race walking rule: One foot must appear in contact with ground at all times. Loss of contact results in red cards. Three reds = disqualification.
Answer: Athletics
IAAF rebranded as World Athletics in 2019 to modernize image. Governs track & field, road running, race walking, cross country, mountain running globally.
Answer: False
Only top 3 receive medals (gold/silver/bronze). Places 4-8 receive diplomas only. No commemorative medals for non-podium finishers since modern era began.
Answer: 25
Khel Ratna includes medal, certificate, and ₹25 lakh cash prize (increased from ₹7.5 lakh in 2020). India's highest sporting honor for exceptional performance.
Answer: True
FIDE defines Rapid as 10-60 minutes per player. Blitz is 3-10 min; Bullet <3 min; Classical >60 min. Each category has separate ratings/championships.
Answer: Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium in August 2019 honoring former DDCA president and Union Minister. One of India's oldest venues.
Answer: True
Roland Garros (French Open) is sole clay-court Grand Slam. Australian/US Opens use hard courts; Wimbledon uses grass. Clay favors baseline grinders.
Answer: Hockey
International Hockey Federation (FIH) governs field hockey worldwide. Founded 1924, HQ in Lausanne. Oversees World Cup, Pro League, Olympic hockey.
Answer: Midfielder/Winger
Liston Colaco is attacking midfielder/winger known for pace and dribbling. Plays for Mohun Bagan SG in ISL. Key figure in Indian football's new generation.
Answer: Boxing
Knockout (KO) occurs when boxer cannot rise before referee counts to ten. Technical knockout (TKO) is when referee stops fight due to inability to defend safely.
Answer: Never won gold
Indian women's hockey team has never won Asian Games gold. Best finish is silver (2018, 2023). Men's team has won 4 golds. Important distinction for exams.
Answer: Football
All India Football Federation founded in 1937, affiliated to FIFA in 1948. Governs ISL, I-League, national teams, and grassroots football development.
Answer: True
Direct red card mandates minimum one-match ban. Serious offenses (violent conduct, denial of goal-scoring opportunity) may incur longer suspensions per disciplinary codes.
Answer: True
Paralympic symbol 'Agitos' (Latin: 'I move') adopted in 2004. Three colors represent most widely used in national flags. Symbolizes movement and spirit.
Answer: True
Net sags slightly at center: 1.55m (5ft 1in) at posts, 1.524m (5ft) at middle. Ensures fair play across court width. Standardized by BWF.
Answer: Dhyan Chand Award
Actually, Dhyan Chand Award already existed for lifetime achievement since 2002. In 2021, Khel Ratna was renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna. Distinction important for exams.
Answer: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, RCB, KKR, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are original/current franchises. GT/LSG joined later.
Answer: False
Even scores serve from RIGHT court; odd scores from LEFT court. Mnemonic: 'Even-Right, Odd-Left'. Applies to both singles and doubles.
Answer: Athens
Legend says Pheidippides ran ~40km from Marathon battlefield to Athens announcing Greek victory over Persians in 490 BC before collapsing. Distance standardized in 1921.
Answer: Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale governs cycling sports worldwide. Headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland. Oversees road, track, mountain bike, BMX disciplines.