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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Who won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025?
[A] Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin
[B] Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten
[C] Matthew Ebden and Jamie Murray
[D] John Peers and Henry Patten
[B] Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten
[C] Matthew Ebden and Jamie Murray
[D] John Peers and Henry Patten
Correct Answer: A [Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin ]
Notes:
Yuki Bhambri (India) and Alexei Popyrin (Australia) won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025. It was their first ATP 500 doubles title. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) won the singles title. The Dubai Open, an ATP 500 event, had a prize pool of $3,237,670. It was held from 24 February to 1 March 2025 in Dubai, UAE.
Yuki Bhambri (India) and Alexei Popyrin (Australia) won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025. It was their first ATP 500 doubles title. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) won the singles title. The Dubai Open, an ATP 500 event, had a prize pool of $3,237,670. It was held from 24 February to 1 March 2025 in Dubai, UAE.
2. 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.
3. The headquarter of International Olympic Committee (IOC) is located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Greece
[C] Switzerland
[D] Poland
[B] Greece
[C] Switzerland
[D] Poland
Correct Answer: C [Switzerland]
Notes:
For the first time, a woman will lead global sports governance. Former Olympic champion swimmer from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Greece. The IOC was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Its headquarters is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s mission is “Building a Better World through Sport.” It governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Games. It oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide. It ensures adherence to the Olympic Charter.
For the first time, a woman will lead global sports governance. Former Olympic champion swimmer from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Greece. The IOC was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Its headquarters is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s mission is “Building a Better World through Sport.” It governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Games. It oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide. It ensures adherence to the Olympic Charter.
4. Where was the National Maritime Games 2025 inaugurated recently?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Padma Shri Dr. P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 at Indian Maritime University (IMU), Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Shyam Jagannath (DG Shipping), Deependra Singh Bisen (DDG Shipping), and DIG Syed Mohammed (Indian Coast Guard). More than 20 sports like Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, and Chess are featured. Dr. Usha inaugurated Swimming and Table Tennis events at Thakur International Sports Complex on March 24.
Padma Shri Dr. P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 at Indian Maritime University (IMU), Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Shyam Jagannath (DG Shipping), Deependra Singh Bisen (DDG Shipping), and DIG Syed Mohammed (Indian Coast Guard). More than 20 sports like Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, and Chess are featured. Dr. Usha inaugurated Swimming and Table Tennis events at Thakur International Sports Complex on March 24.
5. Sunil Kumar won which medal in the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: C [Bronze]
Notes:
Sunil Kumar won India’s first medal at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, securing a bronze in the 87kg Greco-Roman category. He defeated China’s Jiaxin Huang 3-1 after an initial 10-1 win over Tajikistan’s Sukhrob AbdulKhaev but lost the semifinal to Iran’s Yasin Ali Yazdi. This is Sunil’s fifth senior Asian Championship medal, including a 2020 gold, 2019 silver, and bronze in 2022 and 2023.
Sunil Kumar won India’s first medal at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, securing a bronze in the 87kg Greco-Roman category. He defeated China’s Jiaxin Huang 3-1 after an initial 10-1 win over Tajikistan’s Sukhrob AbdulKhaev but lost the semifinal to Iran’s Yasin Ali Yazdi. This is Sunil’s fifth senior Asian Championship medal, including a 2020 gold, 2019 silver, and bronze in 2022 and 2023.
6. What is the rank of India in the medal tally at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
India won 8 medals at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, finishing second behind China. The medal tally included 4 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes. Golds were won by Sift Kaur Samra (women’s 50m rifle 3 positions), Rudrankksh Patil (men’s 10m air rifle), Suruchi Singh (women’s 10m air pistol), and Vijayveer Sidhu (men’s 25m rapid fire pistol). Silvers went to Esha Singh (women’s 25m pistol) and Arya Borse/Rudrankksh Patil (mixed 10m air rifle). Bronzes were claimed by Saurabh Chaudhary/Suruchi Singh (10m air pistol mixed team) and Chain Singh (men’s 50m rifle 3 positions).
India won 8 medals at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, finishing second behind China. The medal tally included 4 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes. Golds were won by Sift Kaur Samra (women’s 50m rifle 3 positions), Rudrankksh Patil (men’s 10m air rifle), Suruchi Singh (women’s 10m air pistol), and Vijayveer Sidhu (men’s 25m rapid fire pistol). Silvers went to Esha Singh (women’s 25m pistol) and Arya Borse/Rudrankksh Patil (mixed 10m air rifle). Bronzes were claimed by Saurabh Chaudhary/Suruchi Singh (10m air pistol mixed team) and Chain Singh (men’s 50m rifle 3 positions).
7. Hari Dutt Kapri, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Basketball
[B] Football
[C] Kabaddi
[D] Boxing
[B] Football
[C] Kabaddi
[D] Boxing
Correct Answer: A [Basketball]
Notes:
Former Indian basketball captain Hari Dutt Kapri passed away at the age of 83 at his residence. He was born in 1942 in Chiiriyakhan village, Muwani area, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Kapri led the Indian basketball team from 1965 to 1978, helping it rise from 7th to 4th position in Asia in 1969. He was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 1969 for his outstanding contribution to Indian sports. He received a lifetime achievement award from the Uttarakhand government. His mortal remains were cremated at Rameshwar Ghat.
Former Indian basketball captain Hari Dutt Kapri passed away at the age of 83 at his residence. He was born in 1942 in Chiiriyakhan village, Muwani area, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Kapri led the Indian basketball team from 1965 to 1978, helping it rise from 7th to 4th position in Asia in 1969. He was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 1969 for his outstanding contribution to Indian sports. He received a lifetime achievement award from the Uttarakhand government. His mortal remains were cremated at Rameshwar Ghat.
8. What is the position of India in the medal tally at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
Correct Answer: D [Fourth]
Notes:
The Indian archery team won four medals at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 held in Auburndale, Florida, United States of America from 8 to 13 April 2025. India secured one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal tally behind Mexico, China, and the United States of America (USA). Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the gold medal in the Compound mixed team event by defeating Chinese Taipei’s I-Jou Huang and Chieh-Lun Chen. The Indian men’s Recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Atanu Das won silver after losing to China. Dhiraj Bommadevara also won bronze in Men’s Recurve by defeating Spain’s Andres Temino. Rishabh Yadav, Abhishek Verma, and Ojas Deotale won bronze in Men’s Compound team event.
The Indian archery team won four medals at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 held in Auburndale, Florida, United States of America from 8 to 13 April 2025. India secured one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal tally behind Mexico, China, and the United States of America (USA). Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the gold medal in the Compound mixed team event by defeating Chinese Taipei’s I-Jou Huang and Chieh-Lun Chen. The Indian men’s Recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Atanu Das won silver after losing to China. Dhiraj Bommadevara also won bronze in Men’s Recurve by defeating Spain’s Andres Temino. Rishabh Yadav, Abhishek Verma, and Ojas Deotale won bronze in Men’s Compound team event.
9. Which country topped the medal tally at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India shines at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 by winning 87 medals, including 83 gold, three silver, and one bronze. India topped the medal table, followed by Japan in second place and Mongolia in third place. The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 was held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi, from April 25 to 27, 2025. The first Asian Yogasana Sport Championship was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2022. The event was organised by Yogasan Bharat with support from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India.
India shines at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 by winning 87 medals, including 83 gold, three silver, and one bronze. India topped the medal table, followed by Japan in second place and Mongolia in third place. The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 was held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi, from April 25 to 27, 2025. The first Asian Yogasana Sport Championship was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2022. The event was organised by Yogasan Bharat with support from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India.
10. Who won India’s first gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2025 in Germany?
[A] Esha Singh
[B] Sonam Uttam Maskar
[C] Anjum Moudgil
[D] Kanak
[B] Sonam Uttam Maskar
[C] Anjum Moudgil
[D] Kanak
Correct Answer: D [Kanak]
Notes:
Shooter Kanak won India’s first gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. She scored 239 points in the Women’s 10 metre Air Pistol final. Kanak had earlier won silver at the Junior World Championship in Lima last year. She defeated Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and European Champion, by 1.7 points. Chen Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei secured the bronze medal. Indian shooter Prachi finished fifth in the same event. Adriyan Karmakar had earlier opened India’s medal tally with a silver in the 50 metre rifle prone event.
Shooter Kanak won India’s first gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. She scored 239 points in the Women’s 10 metre Air Pistol final. Kanak had earlier won silver at the Junior World Championship in Lima last year. She defeated Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and European Champion, by 1.7 points. Chen Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei secured the bronze medal. Indian shooter Prachi finished fifth in the same event. Adriyan Karmakar had earlier opened India’s medal tally with a silver in the 50 metre rifle prone event.
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