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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Which country has won the Asian Cricket Council U-19 Men’s Asia Cup title?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the 11th Asian Cricket Council U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final on December 8, 2024, in Dubai, successfully defending its title. Bangladesh secured its second consecutive U19 Men’s Asia Cup victory, having won the previous edition in 2023. Iqbal Hossain Emon from Bangladesh was named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament. The tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, was held in the UAE from November 29 to December 8, 2024.
Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the 11th Asian Cricket Council U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final on December 8, 2024, in Dubai, successfully defending its title. Bangladesh secured its second consecutive U19 Men’s Asia Cup victory, having won the previous edition in 2023. Iqbal Hossain Emon from Bangladesh was named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament. The tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, was held in the UAE from November 29 to December 8, 2024.
2. Which state is the host of the 38th National Games in 2025?
[A] Odisha
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
The mascot “Mauli,” inspired by the Monal, was unveiled for the 38th National Games in Raipur, Dehradun. The Games will include traditional sports like yoga and mallakhamb, as approved by the Indian Olympic Association. The logo also features the Monal, representing Uttarakhand’s natural beauty. The tagline “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” (From Resolve to Zenith) was revealed. Uttarakhand will host the event from January 28 to February 14, 2025, with more than 10,000 participants.
The mascot “Mauli,” inspired by the Monal, was unveiled for the 38th National Games in Raipur, Dehradun. The Games will include traditional sports like yoga and mallakhamb, as approved by the Indian Olympic Association. The logo also features the Monal, representing Uttarakhand’s natural beauty. The tagline “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” (From Resolve to Zenith) was revealed. Uttarakhand will host the event from January 28 to February 14, 2025, with more than 10,000 participants.
3. Where was the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship held recently?
[A] Thimphu, Bhutan
[B] Goa, India
[C] Beijing, China
[D] Medan, Indonesia
[B] Goa, India
[C] Beijing, China
[D] Medan, Indonesia
Correct Answer: B [Goa, India]
Notes:
The 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship was held in Goa, India from December 16–19, 2024. The event took place at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Margao. The championship was a collaboration between the Roll Ball Federation of India and the Goa Roll Ball Association. It was supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India. The championship was a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and cultural exchange. It was also a significant step in promoting the sport of roll ball, which is gaining popularity globally.
The 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship was held in Goa, India from December 16–19, 2024. The event took place at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Margao. The championship was a collaboration between the Roll Ball Federation of India and the Goa Roll Ball Association. It was supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India. The championship was a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and cultural exchange. It was also a significant step in promoting the sport of roll ball, which is gaining popularity globally.
4. Who won gold medal at Senior National Shooting Championship 2024 in Bhopal?
[A] Dhanush Srikanth
[B] Shahu Tushar Mane
[C] Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil
[D] Yash Vardhan
[B] Shahu Tushar Mane
[C] Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil
[D] Yash Vardhan
Correct Answer: B [Shahu Tushar Mane]
Notes:
Shahu Tushar Mane won gold in the men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the National Shooting Championship, securing his first senior national title. Mane, representing Railways, triumphed in the 24-shot final by a narrow margin, defeating Telangana’s Dhanush Srikanth, who took the silver medal. Himanshu from Haryana won gold in the youth category, while Madhya Pradesh’s Yash Pandey and West Bengal’s Abhiav Shaw won silver and bronze, respectively.
Shahu Tushar Mane won gold in the men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the National Shooting Championship, securing his first senior national title. Mane, representing Railways, triumphed in the 24-shot final by a narrow margin, defeating Telangana’s Dhanush Srikanth, who took the silver medal. Himanshu from Haryana won gold in the youth category, while Madhya Pradesh’s Yash Pandey and West Bengal’s Abhiav Shaw won silver and bronze, respectively.
5. Which state won the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship 2024 title?
[A] Haryana
[B] Kerala
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
[B] Kerala
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala won their first Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title with a 34-31 victory over Chandigarh. Kerala reached the final after a close semi-final win against Services, 23-21. Chandigarh advanced to the final by defeating Indian Railways 32-30. Kerala’s Devendar was named ‘Best Player of the Championship,’ Rahul won ‘Best Goalkeeper,’ and Sujith was honored as ‘Best Left Wing Player.’ Services and Indian Railways shared third place in the tournament.
Kerala won their first Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title with a 34-31 victory over Chandigarh. Kerala reached the final after a close semi-final win against Services, 23-21. Chandigarh advanced to the final by defeating Indian Railways 32-30. Kerala’s Devendar was named ‘Best Player of the Championship,’ Rahul won ‘Best Goalkeeper,’ and Sujith was honored as ‘Best Left Wing Player.’ Services and Indian Railways shared third place in the tournament.
6. Where was the 24th Rashtriya Vanvasi Krida Pratiyogita (National Sports For Forest Dwellers) held?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Raipur
[C] Ranchi
[D] Bhubaneshwar
[B] Raipur
[C] Ranchi
[D] Bhubaneshwar
Correct Answer: B [Raipur]
Notes:
The 24th Rashtriya Vanvasi Krida Pratiyogita held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Tribal athletes from across India, including the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Manipur, participated in the event. The event was organized by the Vanvasi Vikas Samiti under the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram. More than 800 tribal youth from 33 provinces are competing in sports like football and archery.
The 24th Rashtriya Vanvasi Krida Pratiyogita held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Tribal athletes from across India, including the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Manipur, participated in the event. The event was organized by the Vanvasi Vikas Samiti under the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram. More than 800 tribal youth from 33 provinces are competing in sports like football and archery.
7. Which city is the host of Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The first Kho Kho World Cup began on 13 January 2025 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho Kho Federation of India. It was organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India with support from the Indian Olympic Association, the event runs from 13–19 January 2025. Each team has 12 players, with 9 taking the field during a match. The tournament features men’s teams from 20 countries and women’s teams from 19 countries, divided into four groups. India’s men’s team is led by Pratik Waikar, and the women’s team by Priyanka Ingle.
The first Kho Kho World Cup began on 13 January 2025 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho Kho Federation of India. It was organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India with support from the Indian Olympic Association, the event runs from 13–19 January 2025. Each team has 12 players, with 9 taking the field during a match. The tournament features men’s teams from 20 countries and women’s teams from 19 countries, divided into four groups. India’s men’s team is led by Pratik Waikar, and the women’s team by Priyanka Ingle.
8. Which state/UT has topped in Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Lakshadweep
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
Ladakh topped the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 medal tally with seven medals, including four golds. Leh hosted the first phase, featuring events like ice hockey and skating; the second phase will be held in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, from February 22-25. Ladakh’s mixed relay team and women’s ice hockey team clinched gold, with the latter avenging last year’s loss to ITBP with a 4-0 victory. Tamil Nadu excelled in skating, winning three golds, including Yashashree’s gold in the women’s 500m long track.
Ladakh topped the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 medal tally with seven medals, including four golds. Leh hosted the first phase, featuring events like ice hockey and skating; the second phase will be held in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, from February 22-25. Ladakh’s mixed relay team and women’s ice hockey team clinched gold, with the latter avenging last year’s loss to ITBP with a 4-0 victory. Tamil Nadu excelled in skating, winning three golds, including Yashashree’s gold in the women’s 500m long track.
9. Who has been honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024?
[A] Mohammad Shami
[B] Mohammed Siraj
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Kl Rahul
[B] Mohammed Siraj
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Kl Rahul
Correct Answer: C [Jasprit Bumrah]
Notes:
Jasprit Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. He became the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award after Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli. Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, taking 15 wickets at an 8.26 average. He became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets with a record-low sub-20 average. He ended the year as the No.1 ICC Test bowler with 907 rating points.
Jasprit Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. He became the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award after Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli. Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, taking 15 wickets at an 8.26 average. He became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets with a record-low sub-20 average. He ended the year as the No.1 ICC Test bowler with 907 rating points.
10. Which country is the host of Olympic Esports Games 2027?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] France
[C] China
[D] Australia
[B] France
[C] China
[D] Australia
Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This is part of a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to engage a younger audience through Esports, as its traditional fanbase ages. In 2021, the Olympic Virtual Series was launched as a pilot for Esports. A six-member committee will decide which games will be included in the first Olympic Esports Games. Saudi Arabia has invested billions in sports, facing criticism for “sportswashing” due to human rights concerns.
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This is part of a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to engage a younger audience through Esports, as its traditional fanbase ages. In 2021, the Olympic Virtual Series was launched as a pilot for Esports. A six-member committee will decide which games will be included in the first Olympic Esports Games. Saudi Arabia has invested billions in sports, facing criticism for “sportswashing” due to human rights concerns.
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