Sports Current Affairs MCQs

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To Lam was unanimously elected President of Vietnam for a five-year term, while continuing as Communist Party chief. This consolidates power, departing from Vietnam’s tradition of collective leadership and resembling Xi Jinping-style centralisation. He prioritised peace, stability, and economic growth with improved livelihoods. His rise follows an anti-corruption drive as head of the Ministry of Public Security.

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Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2026, Spain. They set a new world record with a combined score of 487.7, also marking a junior world record. The previous record was held by Uzbekistan shooters. In the final, they defeated China (silver) and Hungary (bronze). International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) governs the event.

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Uttarakhand hosted the 25th edition of the All India Police Water Sports Cluster Championship 2026 at Tehri Lake from 8 to 12 April 2026. The event is organised under the aegis of the Indo Tibetan Border Police. More than 440 athletes from 19 police teams, including state police and central armed forces, are participating. A total of 52 events such as canoeing, rowing, and kayaking will be conducted. The championship provides a platform for police personnel to showcase sporting talent and enhance inter-force camaraderie.

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At the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, India won two gold medals in men’s freestyle wrestling. Sujeet Kalkal won gold in the 65 kg category, defeating Uzbekistan’s Umidjon Jalolov 8–1, becoming the first Indian after Bajrang Punia (2019) to win in this category. This marks Sujeet’s third consecutive gold medal in 2026, highlighting his consistent performance. Abhimanyou Mandwal secured gold in the 70 kg category, defeating Mongolia’s Olympian Tömör-Ochiryn Tulga 5–3.

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Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship 2026 in Dehradun. The event was held at the Multipurpose Sports Hall, Parade Ground, marking Uttarakhand’s first time hosting this national-level tournament. Uttarakhand is emerging as a sports hub, with strong performance in the 38th National Games (103 medals).

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised a nationwide “Nari Shakti Vandan Run”. The event was held across seven cities: Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, and Jaipur. It aimed to promote women-led development and citizen participation under the vision of Viksit Bharat. The run covered 2–3 km at prominent public locations, with participation from students, professionals, and sportspersons. It was supported by organisations like National Service Scheme, Sports Authority of India, and MY Bharat. The initiative coincided with the special session of Parliament (16–18 April 2026) focusing on women’s representation and delimitation.

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The Mumbai Cricket Association has become the first state cricket association in India to introduce a central contract system for domestic players from the 2026–27 season. The contracts apply to players not representing India or playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), aiming to provide financial security. A gradation system (Grade A, B, C) has been introduced, similar to Board of Control for Cricket in India contracts. The move builds on earlier reforms like 100% pay raise for Ranji Trophy players (2024) and aims to strengthen domestic cricket and support emerging talent.

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The Para Elan initiative is a three-year India–France collaboration launched by the French Institute in India and the Paralympic Committee of India to promote inclusive education and para sports. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Satya Prakash Sangwan (PCI) and Gregor Trumel (IFI) in the presence of Thierry Mathou. The programme aims to reach around 10,000 students through awareness campaigns, workshops, and interactions with para-athletes. It focuses on values like inclusion, equality, resilience, and excellence while strengthening India–France cooperation in adaptive sports.

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Karnataka hosted the 24th National Junior (U20) Athletics Federation Competition 2026. Around 1059 athletes, including 709 male participants, are competing in various track and field events. The event serves as a qualifier for the Asian U20 Athletics Championships to be held in Hong Kong. The competition provides a major platform for young athletes to qualify for international events and represent India.

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Sebastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in legal race conditions at the 2026 London Marathon. He completed the marathon (42.195 km) in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, setting a new men’s world record (subject to ratification by World Athletics). His average pace was 2 minutes 49.9 seconds per kilometre, with an average speed of 21.2 km/h. He maintained an average 100 m split of 16.9 seconds and a mile pace of 4 minutes 33 seconds. His performance included a negative split, meaning he ran the second half faster than the first.