Sports – GK Questions

Deepak Punia competes in 86kg freestyle. Won silver at 2022 CWG and multiple Asian Championship medals. Key contender for future Olympics.

IOC approved cricket (T20 format) for LA 2028 along with flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball. First Olympic cricket since 1900.

AB de Villiers scored 149* off 44 balls vs West Indies in 2015, reaching century in 31 balls. Fastest ODI hundred in history.

India defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties (1-1 AET) to win record-extending 9th SAFF Championship in Bengaluru. Sunil Chhetri scored crucial equalizer.

PM Modi launched FIT India Movement on August 29, 2019 (National Sports Day) to encourage daily physical activity and healthy lifestyle nationwide.

Deuce rule: At 20-all, winner needs 2-point lead. If tied at 29-all, next point wins (30-point cap). Prevents excessively long games.

Simon Taufel (Australia) is considered one of greatest cricket umpires, winning ICC Elite Panel Umpire of Year five consecutive times (2004-2008).

India entered FIH Pro League in 2020-21 season after replacing Pakistan. Provides regular high-level competition against top-ranked nations.

Men's/Women's 3000m steeplechase features 28 fixed barriers and 7 water jumps (one per lap). Unique middle-distance event combining endurance and technique.

Being in offside position is NOT an offense. Player must actively participate in play, interfere with opponent, or gain advantage to be penalized.

Richa Ghosh is India's primary wicketkeeper-batter in limited-overs cricket. Known for explosive finishing and agile glovework behind stumps.

Antim Panghal won bronze in 53kg at Belgrade 2023 Worlds, becoming youngest Indian woman wrestler to win World Championship medal at age 19.

ISSF governs Olympic shooting sports worldwide. Headquartered in Munich, Germany. Oversees rifle, pistol, and shotgun events at international level.

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.

Under Ajit Wadekar's captaincy, India won 1-0 in England in 1971, their first series win there. Chandrasekhar's 6/38 at Oval sealed historic victory.

India Open is held at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, New Delhi. Upgraded to Super 750 status in 2023, attracting top global shuttlers.

Nehru Cup was invitational football tournament organized by AIFF from 1982-2012. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru. India won it in 2007, 2009, and 2012.

Olympic gold medals are primarily silver (92.5%) plated with minimum 6g pure gold. Last solid gold medals were awarded in 1912 Stockholm Games.

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).

Naveen Malik won gold in 74kg at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Bajrang competed in 65kg (gold), Ravi in 57kg (gold), Deepak in 86kg (silver).