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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Who won men’s and women’s India Open 2025 Badminton titles respectively?
[A] Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young
[B] Lee Cheuk Yiu and Pornpawee Chochuwong
[C] Goh Sze Fei and Arisa Igarashi
[D] Nur Izzudding and Kim Hye Jang
[B] Lee Cheuk Yiu and Pornpawee Chochuwong
[C] Goh Sze Fei and Arisa Igarashi
[D] Nur Izzudding and Kim Hye Jang
Correct Answer: A [Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young ]
Notes:
The India Open 2025 badminton tournament concluded in New Delhi with outstanding performances. Viktor Axelsen of Denmark won his third India Open men’s singles title, defeating Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong China 21-16, 21-8. Axelsen previously won the India Open in 2017 and 2019. An Se-young of South Korea dominated the women’s singles final, defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9 in just 39 minutes. Both champions are Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists, showcasing their world-class talent.
The India Open 2025 badminton tournament concluded in New Delhi with outstanding performances. Viktor Axelsen of Denmark won his third India Open men’s singles title, defeating Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong China 21-16, 21-8. Axelsen previously won the India Open in 2017 and 2019. An Se-young of South Korea dominated the women’s singles final, defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9 in just 39 minutes. Both champions are Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists, showcasing their world-class talent.
2. Which team won the Women’s Hockey India League recently?
[A] Soorma Hockey Club
[B] Delhi SG Pipers
[C] Odisha Warriors
[D] Rarh Bengal Tigers
[B] Delhi SG Pipers
[C] Odisha Warriors
[D] Rarh Bengal Tigers
Correct Answer: C [Odisha Warriors]
Notes:
Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League on January 26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi. They defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final match. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored both goals for the Warriors in the 20th and 56th minutes. Penny Squibb scored for Soorma in the 28th minute, but Rutuja’s late strike sealed the victory.
Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League on January 26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi. They defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final match. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored both goals for the Warriors in the 20th and 56th minutes. Penny Squibb scored for Soorma in the 28th minute, but Rutuja’s late strike sealed the victory.
3. Who won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s single title?
[A] Kyrian Jacquet
[B] Elias Ymer
[C] Dalibor Svrcina
[D] Billy Harris
[B] Elias Ymer
[C] Dalibor Svrcina
[D] Billy Harris
Correct Answer: A [Kyrian Jacquet]
Notes:
Kyrian Jacquet of France won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s singles title. He defeated Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final on 9 February 2025 at SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. The 2025 Chennai Open was an ATP 100 Challenger event held from 3-9 February 2025. This is Kyrian Jacquet’s first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title. In the semi-finals, Jacquet beat Dalibor Svrcina, and Ymer defeated top-seeded Billy Harris.
Kyrian Jacquet of France won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s singles title. He defeated Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final on 9 February 2025 at SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. The 2025 Chennai Open was an ATP 100 Challenger event held from 3-9 February 2025. This is Kyrian Jacquet’s first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title. In the semi-finals, Jacquet beat Dalibor Svrcina, and Ymer defeated top-seeded Billy Harris.
4. Who won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament?
[A] Laslo Djere and Sumit Nagal
[B] Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos
[C] Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez
[D] Ramkumar Ramanathan and Mukund Sasikumar
[B] Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos
[C] Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez
[D] Ramkumar Ramanathan and Mukund Sasikumar
Correct Answer: B [Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos]
Notes:
India’s Rithvik Bollipalli and Colombia’s Nicolas Barrientos won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament. They defeated top-seeded Argentines Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 6-2. This was their first ATP Tour title as a team after first pairing up in Dallas last month. Bollipalli secured his second ATP title, having won the 2024 Almaty Open with Arjun Kadhe. Serbia’s Lalso Djere won the men’s singles title, defeating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. The tournament, with a $680,140 prize pool, was held in Santiago from 24th February to 2nd March 2025. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was founded in 1972.
India’s Rithvik Bollipalli and Colombia’s Nicolas Barrientos won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament. They defeated top-seeded Argentines Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 6-2. This was their first ATP Tour title as a team after first pairing up in Dallas last month. Bollipalli secured his second ATP title, having won the 2024 Almaty Open with Arjun Kadhe. Serbia’s Lalso Djere won the men’s singles title, defeating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. The tournament, with a $680,140 prize pool, was held in Santiago from 24th February to 2nd March 2025. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was founded in 1972.
5. Sharath Kamal, who announced his retirement recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Badminton
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: B [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Sharath Kamal announced retirement from professional table tennis. Achanta Sharath Kamal transformed Indian table tennis, making India a global presence in the sport. He was the first Indian paddler to train abroad, play for a club, and win international medals. He won 7 Commonwealth Games golds and 2 Asian Games bronzes, inspiring a generation of Indian paddlers.
Sharath Kamal announced retirement from professional table tennis. Achanta Sharath Kamal transformed Indian table tennis, making India a global presence in the sport. He was the first Indian paddler to train abroad, play for a club, and win international medals. He won 7 Commonwealth Games golds and 2 Asian Games bronzes, inspiring a generation of Indian paddlers.
6. Which Indian city is the host of Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 Tennis tournament?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Indore
[C] New Delhi
[D] Pune
[B] Indore
[C] New Delhi
[D] Pune
Correct Answer: D [Pune]
Notes:
Pune will host the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tournament for the first time in Indian tennis history. The event will be held from April 8-12 at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex. This marks Maharashtra’s return to international tennis after 25 years. Six teams—India, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand—will compete in a round-robin format with two singles and one doubles match per tie. India, led by Ankita Raina and doubles specialist Prarthana Thombare, will aim for two qualification spots.
Pune will host the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tournament for the first time in Indian tennis history. The event will be held from April 8-12 at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex. This marks Maharashtra’s return to international tennis after 25 years. Six teams—India, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand—will compete in a round-robin format with two singles and one doubles match per tie. India, led by Ankita Raina and doubles specialist Prarthana Thombare, will aim for two qualification spots.
7. Which state’s team won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 title?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Odisha
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Hockey Haryana won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 final by defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Both teams finished the Pool stage with 15 points, but Hockey Haryana had a superior goal difference with 18 goals scored and six conceded.
Hockey Haryana won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 final by defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Both teams finished the Pool stage with 15 points, but Hockey Haryana had a superior goal difference with 18 goals scored and six conceded.
8. Who clinched the 2025 Tashkent Open Agzamov Memorial Chess title?
[A] Nihal Sarin
[B] Arjun Erigaisi
[C] Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
[B] Arjun Erigaisi
[C] Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
Correct Answer: A [Nihal Sarin]
Notes:
India’s Nihal Sarin won the 2025 Tashkent Open Agzamov Memorial Chess title in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The 20-year-old Indian Grandmaster remained unbeaten, scoring 8 out of 10 points. He outperformed a strong field, including eight players rated above 2600 Elo. With this victory, Nihal gained 7.1 Elo rating points. His live rating now stands at 2694, bringing him close to the prestigious 2700 Elo mark.
India’s Nihal Sarin won the 2025 Tashkent Open Agzamov Memorial Chess title in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The 20-year-old Indian Grandmaster remained unbeaten, scoring 8 out of 10 points. He outperformed a strong field, including eight players rated above 2600 Elo. With this victory, Nihal gained 7.1 Elo rating points. His live rating now stands at 2694, bringing him close to the prestigious 2700 Elo mark.
9. Which state is the host of seventh edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Bihar
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Maharashtra
[B] Bihar
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
The seventh edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in five cities of Bihar from May 4 to 15, 2025. Bihar will also host the Khelo India Para Games in the same month. Khelo India initiative was launched in 2018 to boost sports culture and identify young talent for the Olympics. It includes youth, university, and winter games to promote talent development. It focuses on building and upgrading sports infrastructure across India. Khelo India Centres and Academies offer expert coaching in various sports. It promotes fitness, inclusiveness, gender equality, disability sports, and indigenous games.
The seventh edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in five cities of Bihar from May 4 to 15, 2025. Bihar will also host the Khelo India Para Games in the same month. Khelo India initiative was launched in 2018 to boost sports culture and identify young talent for the Olympics. It includes youth, university, and winter games to promote talent development. It focuses on building and upgrading sports infrastructure across India. Khelo India Centres and Academies offer expert coaching in various sports. It promotes fitness, inclusiveness, gender equality, disability sports, and indigenous games.
10. Who has won the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam title?
[A] Gukesh Dommaraju
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Hikaru Nakamura
[D] Arjun Erigaisi
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Hikaru Nakamura
[D] Arjun Erigaisi
Correct Answer: B [Magnus Carlsen]
Notes:
World number one Magnus Carlsen won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam held in Paris. He defeated Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 by winning the first game and drawing the second. This was Carlsen’s first Grand Slam title in this new freestyle format. He won a prize of $200,000, showing his strength in a format blending creativity with classical chess. Caruana earned a spot in the next Grand Slam event in the United States of America (USA) this July. The Paris event featured top-level players and a fresh approach to chess.
World number one Magnus Carlsen won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam held in Paris. He defeated Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 by winning the first game and drawing the second. This was Carlsen’s first Grand Slam title in this new freestyle format. He won a prize of $200,000, showing his strength in a format blending creativity with classical chess. Caruana earned a spot in the next Grand Slam event in the United States of America (USA) this July. The Paris event featured top-level players and a fresh approach to chess.
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