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Answer: Sprint (100m/200m/400m)
Hima Das specializes in sprints, particularly 400m. Won U20 World Championship gold in 2018, first Indian track athlete to win global gold.
Answer: Top 5
India consistently ranks 3rd-5th post-Tokyo bronze. Rankings fluctuate based on Pro League and major tournament performances.
Answer: Never Qualified
India withdrew from 1950 World Cup after qualifying due to travel costs/barefoot ban myths. Has never actually played in FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Answer: Patiala
NSNIS Patiala is Asia's largest sports institute, established in 1961. Offers coaching diplomas and serves as national center for elite athlete training.
Answer: True
MCC Laws specify men's ball weight 5.5-5.75 oz (155.9-163g). Women's and junior balls are lighter. Weight affects swing and seam movement.
Answer: Multiple top Indian players including Sindhu & Srikanth
Gopichand Academy produced PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi, and others. His coaching revolutionized Indian badminton post-2000s.
Answer: 6.4
Penalty stroke spot is 6.4m (7 yards) from goal line. Awarded for deliberate fouls preventing probable goal inside circle.
Answer: True
Third umpire's decision via DRS or direct referral is final. On-field umpires implement the decision but cannot override technological verdict.
Answer: USA, Canada & Mexico
First World Cup with three hosts and expanded 48-team format. Matches across 16 cities including Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexican venues.
Answer: Phogat Family
Vinesh is cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, daughters of Mahavir Singh Phogat whose story inspired 'Dangal'. Multiple family members are international wrestlers.
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar wrote multiple books including 'Idols' (1983) and 'Runs n Ruins'. Known for articulate commentary and literary contributions beyond cricket.
Answer: 2016
India defeated Belgium 2-1 in Lucknow to win 2016 Junior World Cup, their second title after 2001. Demonstrated strong youth pipeline.
Answer: AFC
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) governs Asian football. India competes in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers under this body.
Answer: True
Blitz is defined as 3-10 minutes per player. Bullet is <3 min, Rapid is 10-60 min, Classical is >60 min. Speed chess tests intuition over deep calculation.
Answer: Podium
Target Olympic Podium Scheme identifies elite athletes for customized training, funding, and support to win Olympic medals. Launched in 2014 under MYAS.
Answer: Third
As of 2024, Chhetri ranks behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in active international goals. He is India's all-time top scorer with 90+ goals.
Answer: 10m Air Pistol
Manu Bhaker won bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol at Paris 2024, becoming first Indian woman shooter to win Olympic medal. She also won mixed team bronze.
Answer: T20
Named after former Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, this T20 tournament serves as primary domestic platform for IPL scouting and national T20 selection.
Answer: 6
India won 1 Silver (Manu Bhaker - Shooting) and 5 Bronze medals at Paris 2024, matching Tokyo 2020 tally. Note: Verify exact count as results finalize; commonly reported as 6.
Answer: Pehlwani (Traditional)
Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, known as Gama Pehlwan, was undefeated traditional Indian wrestler in early 20th century. Symbol of indigenous strength culture.