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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Who won the title of Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025?
[A] D Gukesh
[B] R Praggnanandhaa
[C] Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
[B] R Praggnanandhaa
[C] Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
Correct Answer: B [R Praggnanandhaa]
Notes:
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters title for the first time in his career. The 19-year-old from Chennai defeated world champion D Gukesh in a tiebreaker. Both players tied with 8.5 points after the 13th round. Praggnanandhaa came from behind to win 2-1 in the tiebreaker.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters title for the first time in his career. The 19-year-old from Chennai defeated world champion D Gukesh in a tiebreaker. Both players tied with 8.5 points after the 13th round. Praggnanandhaa came from behind to win 2-1 in the tiebreaker.
2. Simona Halep, who recently announced her retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Boxing
[C] Wrestling
[D] Badminton
[B] Boxing
[C] Wrestling
[D] Badminton
Correct Answer: A [Tennis]
Notes:
Romanian Tennis player Simona Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, announced her retirement at 33. Her comeback attempt was hampered by injuries after serving a doping ban. She retired after a first-round loss to Lucia Bronzetti at the Transylvania Open in Romania. Halep won Wimbledon 2019 and the French Open 2018. She secured 24 WTA singles titles and earned over $40 million in prize money.
Romanian Tennis player Simona Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, announced her retirement at 33. Her comeback attempt was hampered by injuries after serving a doping ban. She retired after a first-round loss to Lucia Bronzetti at the Transylvania Open in Romania. Halep won Wimbledon 2019 and the French Open 2018. She secured 24 WTA singles titles and earned over $40 million in prize money.
3. Which state is the host of 39th edition of the National Games in 2027?
[A] Tripura
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya
Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games in February/March 2027. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha informed Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma about the decision. Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games in February/March 2027. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha informed Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma about the decision. Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
4. Jacob Kiplimo, who recently set the new world half-marathon record, belongs to which country?
[A] Uganda
[B] Kenya
[C] Egypt
[D] Nigeria
[B] Kenya
[C] Egypt
[D] Nigeria
Correct Answer: A [Uganda]
Notes:
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world half-marathon record in Barcelona. He finished the race in 56 minutes and 42 seconds, reclaiming his 2021 title. Kiplimo broke the previous record by 48 seconds, which was set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in November 2024. This marks the greatest single improvement in the men’s world half-marathon record.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world half-marathon record in Barcelona. He finished the race in 56 minutes and 42 seconds, reclaiming his 2021 title. Kiplimo broke the previous record by 48 seconds, which was set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in November 2024. This marks the greatest single improvement in the men’s world half-marathon record.
5. Which country is the host of second Asian Yogasana Championship 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Indonesia
[D] Bhutan
[B] China
[C] Indonesia
[D] Bhutan
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India will host the second Asian Yogasana Championship at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, from March 29 to 31. 16 countries will participate in the event. Organized in collaboration with the Sports Ministry and Yogasana Bharat, it aims to promote Yogasana internationally. The championship is supported by the Olympic Council of Asia, World Yogasana, Asian Yogasana, and Yogasana Indraprastha. It will help in creating a roadmap for Yogasana’s inclusion in the Olympic curriculum.
India will host the second Asian Yogasana Championship at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, from March 29 to 31. 16 countries will participate in the event. Organized in collaboration with the Sports Ministry and Yogasana Bharat, it aims to promote Yogasana internationally. The championship is supported by the Olympic Council of Asia, World Yogasana, Asian Yogasana, and Yogasana Indraprastha. It will help in creating a roadmap for Yogasana’s inclusion in the Olympic curriculum.
6. Which city is the host of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Bhopal
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Bhopal
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 will be held in New Delhi from March 20-27. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced that several international para athletes will participate. This is the second edition of KIPG; the first was held in December 2023 in Delhi. Around 1,230 para athletes will compete in six sports disciplines. Many participants are medallists from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and 2022 Asian Para Games. KIPG is part of the Khelo India mission to promote para sports and provide a platform for talented athletes.
The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 will be held in New Delhi from March 20-27. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced that several international para athletes will participate. This is the second edition of KIPG; the first was held in December 2023 in Delhi. Around 1,230 para athletes will compete in six sports disciplines. Many participants are medallists from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and 2022 Asian Para Games. KIPG is part of the Khelo India mission to promote para sports and provide a platform for talented athletes.
7. Which countries have been excluded from the FIFA World Cup 2026?
[A] Pakistan, Russia, Congo
[B] Italy, Iran and Kuwait
[C] China, Japan, South Korea
[D] Ukraine, France, Brazil
[B] Italy, Iran and Kuwait
[C] China, Japan, South Korea
[D] Ukraine, France, Brazil
Correct Answer: A [Pakistan, Russia, Congo]
Notes:
Pakistan, Russia, and Congo have been excluded from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to various issues. Pakistan was suspended for failing to implement a revised football federation constitution for fair elections. Russia faced exclusion due to geopolitical sanctions. Congo was disqualified due to third-party interference in football administration. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, but these nations will not participate. The decision highlights the importance of governance, fair play, and international relations in global sports.
Pakistan, Russia, and Congo have been excluded from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to various issues. Pakistan was suspended for failing to implement a revised football federation constitution for fair elections. Russia faced exclusion due to geopolitical sanctions. Congo was disqualified due to third-party interference in football administration. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, but these nations will not participate. The decision highlights the importance of governance, fair play, and international relations in global sports.
8. Which Indian city is the host of World Para-Athletics Grand Prix 2025?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
New Delhi is hosting its first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The event takes place from March 11 to March 13, featuring over 280 para-athletes from 20 countries. The tournament includes over 90 competitions with nations like Saudi Arabia, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Nepal, and Japan participating.
New Delhi is hosting its first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The event takes place from March 11 to March 13, featuring over 280 para-athletes from 20 countries. The tournament includes over 90 competitions with nations like Saudi Arabia, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Nepal, and Japan participating.
9. Which country topped the medal tally in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025?
[A] China
[B] Thailand
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
[B] Thailand
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India topped the medals table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with 134 medals, including 45 golds, 40 silvers, and 49 bronzes. Indian athletes excelled across track and field events, proving their strength in global para-athletics. India’s dominance in field events and multiple podium finishes confirmed their rising status in para-athletics. The event was held in New Delhi.
India topped the medals table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with 134 medals, including 45 golds, 40 silvers, and 49 bronzes. Indian athletes excelled across track and field events, proving their strength in global para-athletics. India’s dominance in field events and multiple podium finishes confirmed their rising status in para-athletics. The event was held in New Delhi.
10. Which state is the host of ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup at Patliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Patna. 20 countries, including India, are participating in the tournament. The event will last for six days with a total of 150 matches. The competition includes quad, regular, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The ISTAF World Cup is an indoor international Sepak Takraw competition conducted by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF). It is contested by men’s and women’s national teams. The first ISTAF World Cup was held in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup at Patliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Patna. 20 countries, including India, are participating in the tournament. The event will last for six days with a total of 150 matches. The competition includes quad, regular, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The ISTAF World Cup is an indoor international Sepak Takraw competition conducted by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF). It is contested by men’s and women’s national teams. The first ISTAF World Cup was held in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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