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Answer: Football
Rovers Cup was one of India's oldest football tournaments, started in 1891 in Mumbai. Along with Durand Cup and IFA Shield, it formed the historic trifecta of Indian football.
Answer: True
As of Paris 2024, India has not won any Olympic medal in swimming. Best finish was Virdhawal Khade reaching semifinals in 2008 and Srihari Nataraj qualifying via 'A' standard in 2020.
Answer: Muttiah Muralitharan
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan took 800 Test wickets in 133 matches, the highest ever. Shane Warne is second with 708 wickets.
Answer: 2017
India hosted FIFA U-17 World Cup in October 2017 across six cities. Though eliminated in group stage, it boosted youth football infrastructure significantly.
Answer: 2021
Renamed in August 2021 alongside Khel Ratna to honor hockey legend. Lifetime Dronacharya category retains original name distinction.
Answer: True
ODI fielding rules: Max 2 outside circle in Powerplay 1 (1-10), max 4 in middle (11-40), max 5 in death (41-50). Prevents overly defensive fields.
Answer: Gukesh D
Dommaraju Gukesh won 2024 World Championship at age 18, becoming youngest ever classical world champion. Defeated Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore.
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: True
'Love' derives from French 'l'oeuf' (egg) resembling zero shape. Scoring progresses Love-15-30-40-Game. Deuce occurs at 40-40 requiring two consecutive points.
Answer: Deandra Dottin
West Indies' Deandra Dottin scored 112* vs South Africa in 2010, first WT20I century. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 103 vs NZ in 2018 WT20 WC semifinal.
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: Marathon
Marathon was invented for 1896 modern Olympics commemorating legend of Pheidippides. Ancient Games featured stadion, pentathlon, wrestling, pankration, and equestrian events.
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.