Sports Current Affairs MCQs
11. Who is the first cricketer to play 600 matches in T20 cricket?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] Rohit Sharma
[C] Kieron Pollard
[D] Andre Russell
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Correct Answer: C [Kieron Pollard]
Notes:
West Indies captain Kieron Pollard became the first cricketer to complete 600 matches in T20 cricket. He announced retirement from international cricket in April 2022
Recently, All-rounder Dwayne Bravo scripted history by becoming the first-ever cricketer to clinch 600 wickets in T20 cricket.
12. Durand Cup is associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Football
[C] Cricket
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia, is scheduled to start from August 16, 2022.The opening match will be played between FC Goa and Mohammedan SC in Kolkata.
For the first time in its history, the tournament is being held in multiple cities as West Bengal, Assam and Manipur are hosting the Durand Cup 2022. Indian Oil is the title sponsor of the tournament and the previous edition of Durand Cup 2021 was won by FC Goa
13. Which country plays host to the ‘Asia Cup 2022’?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] UAE
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [UAE]
Notes:
The Asia Cup 2022 has commenced recently in the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the tournament was set to take place in Sri Lanka, but due to the economic crisis, the tournament being shifted to UAE.
The event is scheduled across two venues – Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The defending Champion is India.
14. PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia, who were seen in the news, are associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Cricket
[C] Football
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: D [Hockey]
Notes:
PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia have been voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second year in a row.
Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia, the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team both received the FIH goalkeeper of the year title in the men’s and women’s categories. Savita is only the third athlete to win Goalkeeper of the Year (Women) for three years in a row.
15. Who is the first Indian cricket captain to score 500 T20I runs in a calendar year?
[A] Mahendra Singh Dhoni
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Rohit Sharma
[D] Shikhar Dhawan
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Correct Answer: C [Rohit Sharma]
Notes:
Rohit Sharma recorded his 400th appearance in the T20 International version, as he became the first Indian player to feature in 400 T20 games.
The 35-year-old opener is also the first Indian captain to score 500 T20I runs in a calendar year. Rohit is the first Indian skipper lead India to a T20I series win over the South African team at home.
16. Pankaj Advani, who was seen in the news, is a personality associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Billiards
[C] Squash
[D] Table Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Billiards]
Notes:
India’s leading cueist, Pankaj Advani has claimed his 25th World Title, as he won the 2022 IBSF World Billiards Championship in Kuala Lumpur.
He defeated compatriot Sourav Kothari 4-0 in the final to defend the title for the fifth time in a row. At present, he is the first Indian to win the most gold medals in world championships across all sports.
17. Rashmi Kumari and Sandeep Dive, who were seen in the news, are associated with which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Tennis
[C] Carrom
[D] Table-Tennis
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Correct Answer: C [Carrom]
Notes:
India won both the men’s and women’s team titles in the 8th World Carrom Championship in Langkawi, Malaysia.
38-year-old Rashmi Kumari emerged the most victorious as she won three titles including the singles, doubles and team titles. The men’s title was bagged by Sandeep Dive while the team title was won by the two along with Nilam Ghodake, Kajal Kumari and Debajani Tamuly.
18. Shrikrishna of India who became the new ‘World 6-red’ Champion, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Snooker
[C] Tennis
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: B [Snooker]
Notes:
S Shrikrishna of India became the new World 6-red snooker champion when he defeated Habib Sabah of Bahrain in the final.
The 22-year-old Shrikrishna is the reigning National 6-Reds Snooker Champion and he has won the National Billiards Championship in 2019.
19. Which cricketer has been announced as the brand ambassador for the ‘T20 World Cup for the Blind’?
[A] M S Dhoni
[B] Yuvraj Singh
[C] Rahul Dravid
[D] Sachin Tendulkar
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Correct Answer: B [Yuvraj Singh]
Notes:
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India announced former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh as their brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind.
The World Cup matches will be held in the month of December. The participating countries in the World Cup for the Blind are India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
20. Which Asian country is named as the host of 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India has been named as the host country for the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the event was signed between the International Boxing Association (IBA) and the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). It will be the third Women’s World Championships to be conducted in India and the second event within a span of six years.
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