Aman Sehrawat won bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics in ______ kg freestyle wrestling.
- 57
- 61
- 65
- 70
Answer: 57
Aman Sehrawat won 57kg bronze at Paris 2024, youngest Indian male Olympic medalist at 21. Defeated Puerto Rico's Cruz in bronze bout.
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True or False: Lacrosse will return to Olympics at LA 2028 after last appearing in 1908.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Lacrosse (Sixes format) approved for LA 2028. Last played at London 1908 as medal sport. Indigenous North American sport gains global platform.
Who holds the record for fastest team century in T20 Internationals?
- Afghanistan
- Nepal
- India
- West Indies
Answer: Nepal
Nepal reached team 100 in 39 balls vs Mongolia at Asian Games 2023. Fastest T20I team hundred ever. Includes Dipendra Airee's 9-ball fifty.
India won SAFF U-19 Championship 2023 defeating which team in final?
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Maldives
Answer: Pakistan
India defeated Pakistan 3-0 in Kathmandu final to win SAFF U-19 Championship 2023. Demonstrated strength of youth development programs.
National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) facilities are established under ______ scheme.
- TOPS
- Khelo India
- SAI Infrastructure
- FIT India
Answer: Khelo India
Khelo India scheme funds NCOEs across states for elite training. Upgrades existing SAI centers and creates new world-class facilities for priority sports.
Nitin Menon is an elite panel cricket umpire from which country?
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Bangladesh
Answer: India
Nitin Menon joined ICC Elite Panel in 2020, first Indian since Srinivas Venkataraghavan. Former MP cricketer. Stood in Ashes and World Cup matches.
Which team won FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 women's title?
- Netherlands
- Argentina
- India
- Belgium
Answer: Netherlands
Netherlands dominated 2023-24 Women's FIH Pro League. India finished mid-table. Netherlands consistently ranked world No. 1 in women's hockey.
Shafali Verma scored double century in Test cricket against which team in 2024?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- West Indies
Answer: South Africa
Shafali Verma scored 205 vs South Africa in Chennai Test (June-July 2024). Youngest woman to score Test double century at age 20. Explosive opening batter.
Sangita Phogat won bronze at Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 in which weight category?
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
- 57 kg
- 59 kg
Answer: 55 kg
Sangita Phogat won 55kg bronze at Astana 2023 Asian Championships. Cousin of Geeta/Babita Phogat. Part of renowned wrestling family from Haryana.
True or False: Field hockey goalkeepers can leave their circle and play as field players without removing protective gear.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Goalkeepers must remove helmet/pads to play outside circle as field player. Cannot retain full protective equipment beyond striking circle. Safety rule.
Which Indian city hosts the Odisha Masters badminton tournament?
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Rourkela
- Puri
Answer: Cuttack
Odisha Masters (Super 100) held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack since 2022. Part of BWF World Tour promoting badminton in eastern India.
The Gold Cup is associated with football in ______ region.
- South Asia
- CONCACAF (North/Central America)
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: CONCACAF (North/Central America)
CONCACAF Gold Cup is premier North/Central American championship. Not related to Indian football. India participates in SAFF Championship and AFC Asian Cup.
Who holds the record for most fours in IPL history?
- Virat Kohli
- Shikhar Dhawan
- David Warner
- Rohit Sharma
Answer: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has hit 750+ fours in IPL, most by any player. Known as 'Gabbar' for consistent run-scoring. Over 6,700 IPL runs across franchises.
Who won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in women's 53kg freestyle wrestling?
- Vinesh Phogat
- Antim Panghal
- Anshu Malik
- Sakshi Malik
Answer: Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat won 53kg gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Third CWG gold after 2014 (48kg) and 2018 (50kg). Most successful Indian woman wrestler at CWG.
Priya Mohan won gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024 in ______ event.
- 100m
- 200m
- 400m
- 800m
Answer: 400m
Priya Mohan won 400m gold at Dubai 2024 Asian U20 Championships. Rising star in Indian sprint athletics. Part of strong youth pipeline.
True or False: In ODI cricket, batting powerplay was reintroduced in 2023.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Batting powerplay (overs 36-40) was abolished in 2015 and NOT reintroduced. Current ODI rules: mandatory PP (1-10), then discretionary field restrictions only.
Udham Singh won how many Olympic medals in hockey?
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver
- 3 Gold, 1 Silver
- 4 Gold
- 3 Gold
Answer: 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Udham Singh won gold in 1952, 1956, 1964 and silver in 1960. Jointly most decorated Indian Olympian with Leslie Claudius (same medal tally).
Which country won UEFA Euro 2024?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Germany
Answer: Spain
Spain defeated England 2-1 in Berlin final to win Euro 2024. Record-extending fourth European Championship title. Lamine Yamal starred at age 17.
Which Indian pair won gold at Asian Badminton Championships 2024 in men's doubles?
- Satwik-Chirag
- Arjun-Dhruv Kapila
- Krishna-Vishnu
- No Indian gold
Answer: Satwik-Chirag
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won Asian Championships 2024 men's doubles gold in Ningbo. First Indian pair to win this title.
In field hockey, a yellow card results in minimum ______ minute suspension.
- 2
- 5
- 10
- 15
Answer: 5
Yellow card = minimum 5-minute temporary suspension (can be longer at umpire discretion). Green = 2 min; Red = permanent sending off. Progressive discipline system.