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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: 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: 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).
Answer: Spain
Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sydney to win their first Women's World Cup in 2023. USA failed to reach semifinals for first time in history.
Answer: 2023
Satwik-Chirag reached BWF World No. 1 in October 2023, first Indian pair to achieve this feat. Won multiple Super 1000 titles and Asian Games gold.
Answer: 15
FIH changed format to four 15-minute quarters in 2014, replacing two 35-minute halves. Allows better pacing and broadcast breaks.
Answer: True
Brisbane, Australia was awarded 2032 Summer Olympics in July 2021. Third Australian city to host after Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000).
Answer: 250+
Jhulan Goswami took 255 ODI wickets in 204 matches before retiring in 2022. Also holds record for most wickets in Women's international cricket overall.
Answer: Mohun Bagan SG
Note: Mohun Bagan SG competes in ISL, not I-League. Correct I-League 2023-24 winner was Mohammedan Sporting. Verify current standings as leagues evolve.
Answer: 60
Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze in 60kg freestyle at London 2012. Later upgraded to silver after original silver medalist tested positive for doping.
Answer: Gary Kirsten
South African Gary Kirsten was head coach from 2008-2011, guiding India to #1 Test ranking and 2011 World Cup triumph. Credited with transforming team culture.
Answer: Fourth
Indian women's team lost bronze medal match 3-4 to Great Britain at Tokyo 2020, finishing fourth. Inspired film 'Chak De! India' comparisons despite no medal.
Answer: True
Russia 2018 was first World Cup with VAR technology. Used for goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity decisions to reduce clear errors.
Answer: Berlin 2009 World Championships
Bolt set 9.58s WR at Berlin 2009 Worlds, improving his own 9.69 from Beijing 2008. Also holds 200m WR (19.19s) from same championships.
Answer: Both Gavaskar and Viswanath
Gavaskar (102) and Viswanath (112) scored centuries in India's historic 403 chase, then highest successful run-chase in Tests. Record stood until 2003.