Sports Current Affairs MCQs

Notes:
The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in 2024 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from November 11-20. This event is a milestone for Bihar, as it will take place at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Top Asian teams, including India, China, Japan, and Korea, will compete in the tournament. The event highlights Bihar’s commitment to promoting hockey and hosting international sports. The inauguration of the stadium and the support from local leaders showcase Bihar’s readiness for global events.

Notes:
Jyoti Berwal won a gold medal in the women’s 76 kg freestyle category at the U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. She defeated Ukraine’s Mariia Orlevych in the final, not allowing her to score any points. Jyoti also beat opponents from Mongolia, China, and Turkey on her way to the final. This is India’s second consecutive U20 world title in this category, following Priya Malik’s win in 2023. Indian wrestlers Komal and Sristhi won bronze medals in the 59 kg and 68 kg categories, respectively.

Notes:
The 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from September 11-13, 2024. India dominated middle-distance races and throwing events, while Sri Lanka excelled in sprint events. Sri Lanka won the men’s 4x100m relay, while India secured silver. The Indian women won the 4x100m relay, with Sri Lanka second. Seven South Asian countries participated, with India sending the largest team of 62 athletes. India topped the medal tally with 48 medals (21 gold), followed by Sri Lanka with 35 medals, and Bangladesh secured third place with three bronze. Pakistan and Bhutan did not win any medals.

Notes:
Glasgow, Scotland’s capital, will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. Glasgow had previously hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games successfully. The Commonwealth Games started in 1930, with countries from the Commonwealth participating.

Notes:
India’s Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the Hangzhou Open 2024 doubles title. They defeated Germany’s Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens in the final. The Indian pair came from behind to win 4-6, 7(7)-6(5), 10-7 in one hour and 49 minutes. This was their first ATP Tour title together and Jeevan’s second career ATP title.

Notes:
The 9th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup started in Sharjah, UAE. The tournament runs from October 3rd to 20th, with ten teams participating. India is in Group A with Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Group B includes Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and West Indies. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, seeks its first-ever ICC title in this event.

Notes:
The ISSF Junior World Cup will be hosted by India in 2025, confirmed by ISSF President Luciano Rossi. Mr. Rossi made this announcement at a press conference before the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi. He praised India for its growing role in promoting the sport of shooting globally. India is recognized for its talented athletes and commitment to enhancing shooting infrastructure. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), attended the press conference.

Notes:
ನಾಲ್ಕು ಬಾರಿ ಒಲಿಂಪಿಯನ್ ಆಗಿರುವ ದೀಪಿಕಾ ಕುಮಾರಿ ಮೆಕ್ಸಿಕೋದ ತ್ಲಾಕ್ಸಕಾಲಾದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ 2024ರ ಅರ್ಚರಿ ವಿಶ್ವಕಪ್ ಫೈನಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ರಿಕರ್ವ್ ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ರಜತ ಪದಕವನ್ನು ಗೆದ್ದರು. ಅವರು ಫೈನಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಚೀನಾದ ಆರ್ಚರ್ ಲಿ ಜಿಯಾಮಾನ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ 6-0 ಗೆ ಸೋತರು. ಲಿ ಜಿಯಾಮಾನ್ ಪ್ಯಾರಿಸ್ 2024 ಒಲಿಂಪಿಕ್ಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಪದಕ ಗೆದ್ದ ಚೀನಾದ ಆರ್ಚರಿ ತಂಡದ ಭಾಗವಾಗಿದ್ದರು. 18ನೇ ಆರ್ಚರಿ ವಿಶ್ವಕಪ್ ಫೈನಲ್ ಅನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ವ ಅರ್ಚರಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿತ್ತು ಮತ್ತು ಇದು 19-20 ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 2024 ರಂದು ಮೆಕ್ಸಿಕೋದ ತ್ಲಾಕ್ಸಕಾಲಾದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಿತು.

Notes:
Karnataka won the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship with 392 points. Maharashtra finished second with 378 points, and Rajasthan took third with 248 points. The National Para-Swimming Championship 2024 took place in Panaji, Goa.

Notes:
Rani Rampal, Indian hockey icon, retired after a 14-year career, starting as the youngest team member at 14. Known as the “queen of Indian women’s hockey,” her jersey number 28 was retired in her honor. She led India to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the Asia Cup in 2017, ending a 13-year title drought. Rani also earned a silver at the 2018 Asian Games. Her awards include Arjuna Award (2016), World Games Athlete of the Year (2019), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri (2020). She achieved over 250 international caps and scored more than 200 goals.