Sports Current Affairs MCQs
41. Antim Panghal, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Tennis
[C] Wrestling
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: C [Wrestling]
Notes:
Young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal secured a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category at the ongoing World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
She also secured Paris Olympics 2024 quota for India. 19-year-old Antim beat two-time European Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze medal bout by 16-6.
42. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in which city?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Varanasi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Guwahati
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
The stadium is inspired by Lord Shiva and will be constructed on an expanse of more than 30 acres. It will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators, which can be expanded to 40,000 in the future.
43. ‘Men’s Double Sculls Team’, which won the first medal for India at the Asian Games 2023, is associated with which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Rowing
[C] Wrestling
[D] Shooting
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Correct Answer: B [Rowing]
Notes:
Arvind Singh and Arjun Lal Jat won India’s first medal of the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games with a silver in the men’s lightweight double sculls.
At Tokyo 2020, this duo finished 11th, which is India’s best-ever finish in Olympics rowing. Later, Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram won bronze in the men’s pair final.
44. Who is the first Asian man to be nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame?
[A] Leander Paes
[B] Mahesh Bhupathi
[C] Rohan Bopanna
[D] Yuki Bhambri
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Correct Answer: A [Leander Paes]
Notes:
Multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category.
The 50-year-old Paes was one of the six nominees announced for the Class of 2024. He will be competing with Cara Black, Ana Ivanovic, Carlos Moya, Daniel Nestor and Flavia Pennetta in the Player Category. Li Na, the Chinese player became the first Asian player to get nominated to the ITHF in 2019.
45. Neha Thakur, who secured a silver medal for India at Asian Games, plays which sports?
[A] Shooting
[B] Squash
[C] Sailing
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: C [Sailing]
Notes:
Seventeen-year-old Indian sailor Neha Thakur secured a silver medal in the ILCA-4 dinghy event for girls in Asian Games.
The girl’s dinghy ILCA-4 category consists of 11 races and Neha finished with 32 total points. Her net score of 27 helped her earn the second spot behind gold medallist Noppassorn Khunboonjan of Thailand.
46. Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal, who were seen in the news, play which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Wrestling
[C] Shooting
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: C [Shooting]
Notes:
At the Asian Games in Hangzhou, the Indian men’s 10m air pistol team secured a gold medal.
The team, comprising Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal, managed to edge out the Chinese team in a close contest, clinching the top spot on the podium.
47. Which country’s hockey team clinched the Asian Games gold medal?
[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The Indian men’s hockey team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Japan 5-1 in the final of the Asian Games.
India’s captain, Harmanpreet, scored two goals, while Manpreet, Amit Rohidas and Abhishek scored one goal each. India’s win reclaimed the Asian Games gold medal after nine years. India has played 17 matches without a loss, as of now.
48. Dipika Pallikal and Harinderpal Sandhu, who were seen in the news, play which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Squash
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: C [Squash]
Notes:
Dipika Pallikal, Harinder Pal Sandhu won Gold medal in Mixed Doubles Squash event defeating the Malaysian pair in finals.
Saurav Ghosal won the silver medal in men’s singles. Indian men’s team also topped the podium. The Indian squad in squash won five medals – two gold, one silver and two bronze in all.
49. Which country’s cricket team defeated Australia by 134 runs in World Cup?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] England
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: D [South Africa]
Notes:
South Africa defeated the five-time champion Australia by 134 runs in World Cup and handed them one of the biggest losses.
The South African team scored 311/7 after Quinton de Kock scored a century, his second of the tournament. While Australia were bowled out for 177 in 40.5 overs.
50. Which state is the host of Asian Women’s Hockey Championship in 2023?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren unveiled the mascot- Juhi and the trophy of Asian Women’s Hockey Championship in Ranchi.
Around 13 countries will take part in the international hockey championship beginning from October 27 to November 14 in Ranchi.
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