Sports – Fill in the Blank – GK Questions

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) governs Asian football. India competes in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers under this body.

Target Olympic Podium Scheme identifies elite athletes for customized training, funding, and support to win Olympic medals. Launched in 2014 under MYAS.

Named after former Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, this T20 tournament serves as primary domestic platform for IPL scouting and national T20 selection.

Traditionally mulberry wood, modern elite sticks use carbon fiber composites for stiffness and power. Wooden sticks still used at grassroots level.

Each of four athletes runs approximately 100m carrying a baton exchanged within designated zones. Dropping baton or exchanging outside zone leads to disqualification.

Merdeka Tournament is an invitational football competition held in Malaysia since 1957 to celebrate independence ('Merdeka'). India won it in 1959 and 1964.

Arjuna Awards were established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports. Recipients receive a bronze statue, certificate, and cash prize.

LA previously hosted in 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games will make it the third American city to host thrice, joining London and Paris.

Rahul Dravid earned 'The Wall' for his impregnable defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods. MS Dhoni is 'Captain Cool'; Sachin is 'Master Blaster'.

Published in 2013, 'Unbreakable: An Autobiography' chronicles Mary Kom's journey from Manipur to becoming a six-time world boxing champion.

FIH changed format from two 35-minute halves to four 15-minute quarters in 2014 to improve pace, allow tactical breaks, and enhance broadcast appeal.

A hat-trick occurs when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with three successive balls. The term originated from rewarding such feat with a hat collection.

Lord's in St John's Wood, London, is owned by MCC and houses the world's oldest sporting museum. Named after founder Thomas Lord.

FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) was founded in Paris in 1904. Despite French acronym, it governs global association football (soccer).

The Ashes originated in 1882 when Australia beat England at The Oval. A satirical obituary declared English cricket dead and ashes taken to Australia.

Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Award honors athletes for lifetime contribution to sports even after retirement. Distinct from Khel Ratna (active performance) and Dronacharya (coaching).

Kapil Dev led India to their first-ever Cricket World Cup title in 1983, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's. This victory transformed cricket in India.

Founded in 1996 as the National Football League (NFL), it was rebranded as I-League in 2007 to improve professionalism and marketing.

Named after legendary cricketer Vijay Hazare, this trophy is India's premier domestic List-A (50-over) competition, serving as a feeder for ODI national selection.

The Australian Open uses Plexicushion hard courts. It is the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, held annually in Melbourne.