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Which country won Africa Cup of Nations 2023?
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
Answer: Ivory Coast
Host nation Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan final to win AFCON 2023 (held Feb 2024). Dramatic comeback tournament after sacking coach mid-event.
Khelo India Para Games were first held in ______.
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Answer: 2023
First Khelo India Para Games held in New Delhi December 2023. Platform for para-athletes to compete nationally. Aligns with inclusion goals.
True or False: Badminton service line for doubles is shorter than for singles.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Doubles service court is shorter (back boundary at inner back line) but wider. Singles uses full length but narrower width. Different tactical implications.
Who holds the record for most international sixes across all formats?
- Chris Gayle
- Rohit Sharma
- Shahid Afridi
- MS Dhoni
Answer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle to become all-time leader in international sixes (600+) across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is combined. Active as of 2024.
India won Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023 defeating which team in final?
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Japan
Answer: Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 4-3 in Chennai 2023 Asian Champions Trophy final. Fourth ACT title. Harmanpreet Singh top scorer with drag-flick goals.
CAF governs football in ______.
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- Oceania
Answer: Africa
Confederation of African Football (CAF) oversees African football. Organizes AFCON and CAF Champions League. Founded 1957, HQ in Cairo, Egypt.
True or False: Russia competed under its own flag at Paris 2024 Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Russian athletes competed as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) at Paris 2024 due to invasion of Ukraine. No flag, anthem, or team designation permitted.
India won the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal against which team?
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Pakistan
Answer: New Zealand
Correction: India lost 2023 ODI WC FINAL to Australia. Beat NZ in SEMIFINAL by 70 runs (Kohli 117, Shami 7 wkts). Lost final to Australia by 6 wickets.
Nikita Zargar won silver at Asian U23 Wrestling Championships 2024 in which category?
- 50 kg
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 53 kg
Nikita Zargar won 53kg silver at Bishkek 2024 Asian U23 Championships. Emerging talent in Indian women's wrestling pipeline for future Olympics.
Tanisha Crasto specializes in ______ badminton events.
- Women's Singles
- Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
- Men's Doubles
- Only Women's Singles
Answer: Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Tanisha Crasto plays women's doubles (with Ashwini Bhat) and mixed doubles. Won multiple international titles. Rising star in Indian doubles badminton.
True or False: FIH mandates minimum stick length for senior field hockey.
- True
- False
Answer: False
FIH specifies MAXIMUM length (105cm) but no minimum. Players choose shorter sticks for dribbling/control or longer for reach/power based on preference.
Who scored fastest half-century in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Devine
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu
Answer: Sophie Devine
New Zealand's Sophie Devine scored WT20I fifty off 18 balls vs West Indies in 2020. Fastest recorded. Dottin holds fastest CENTURY (38 balls) record.
Which Indian footballer played for CD Leganés B in Spain?
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Ishan Pandita
- No Indian has played for Leganés
Answer: Ishan Pandita
Ishan Pandita signed with CD Leganés B (Spanish fourth tier) in 2020. First Indian to sign professional contract with Spanish club. Later returned to ISL.
The Arjuna Award carries a cash prize of ₹______ lakhs.
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 25
Answer: 15
Arjuna Award includes bronze statue, certificate, and ₹15 lakh cash prize (increased from ₹5 lakh in 2020). Recognizes outstanding national-level performance.
True or False: Rafael Nadal has won more French Open titles than any other player in history.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Rafael Nadal won 14 French Open titles (2005-2022), most at any single Grand Slam. Called 'King of Clay'. Second-most overall GS titles (22) behind Djokovic (24).
Which franchise was added to IPL in 2022 alongside Gujarat Titans?
- Pune Warriors
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Kochi Tuskers
- Rising Pune Supergiant
Answer: Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans joined IPL in 2022, expanding to 10 teams. LSG owned by RPSG Group; GT won inaugural season.
Navneet Kaur plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Navneet Kaur is forward/striker for Indian women's team. Key attacker in Tokyo 2020 campaign and Asian Games 2023 silver medal squad.
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.
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.