Sports Current Affairs MCQs

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Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari won the gold medal in the Under-31 Pairs category at the 9th World Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei, China. The Indian duo topped the Flight A round-robin stage with 377.67 match points. Croatia finished second with 357.78 points, while China secured third place with 335.92 points. The championship featured 34 pairs in the first elimination round, with the top 14 advancing to Flight A.

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The Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2026 was inaugurated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The event features 272 players from 14 Asian countries, including 130 Indian players. The tournament aims to strengthen Uttarakhand’s identity as an international destination for winter and ice sports. The state is implementing a Sports Legacy Plan, under which 23 sports academies in eight cities will be established.

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FIFA has officially announced Brazil as the host country for the 10th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 25, 2027. This landmark event marks the first time a South American nation will host the prestigious tournament. Matches will be played across several key Brazilian cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, São Paulo, and Salvador. The historic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be one of the prominent venues

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Aromal Chundan won the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha, Kerala. It secured victory with a timing of 4 minutes, 23 seconds and 328 milliseconds. Nadubhagom Chundan finished second, while Veeyapuram Chundan secured third place. The race featured 71 boats, including 22 traditional snake boats. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a major sporting and cultural festival of Kerala, attracting thousands of spectators and tourists.

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R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) title. He defeated Fabiano Caruana of the USA by 15–13 in the grand finale at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Praggnanandhaa staged a remarkable comeback after trailing Caruana by six points at the start of the final day. The victory earned him a USD 200,000 prize and a place in the 2027 Grand Chess Tour. Earlier in 2026, Praggnanandhaa also became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, including two victories over Magnus Carlsen.

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Czech tennis players Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles title, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6–3, 1–6, 10–6. The victory marked their first Grand Slam title as a team. The final was decided through a 10-point match tiebreak, where Mensik’s powerful serve and net play proved crucial. The Czech pair had earlier saved two match points against Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev in the semi-final.

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Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Development and Cultural Affairs, has been elected President of the Esports Games Federation (ESGF). He was elected at the federation’s General Body Meeting, attended by representatives from 22 states. The ESGF aims to promote esports beyond entertainment by focusing on skills, training, discipline and career opportunities. India has around 52 crore gamers, with approximately 11 crore people playing games daily, according to the federation.

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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced ‘Phiball’, an innovative, modified three-team invasion sport based on basketball. Unlike conventional sports played between two teams, Phiball features a unique three-team format, requiring less playing infrastructure and offering high territorial engagement. Each team in Phiball comprises four active players and three substitutes. The game emphasizes territoriality, possession, and rapid transition, where teams rotate the basket they defend after each quarter. This creation aims to promote inclusive and high-intensity physical activity in resource-constrained settings.

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The Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 commenced at Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Chandigarh. The event brings together leading Indian and international squash players, promoting sporting excellence and international camaraderie. The Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the role of international sporting events in promoting friendship, mutual respect and camaraderie among nations. The championship features six teams, including international teams from the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka, along with veterans.

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The 10th Edition of the Capt. (Late) N. Kenguruse, Mahavir Chakra Memorial Football Tournament 2026–27 will be held in Nagaland from 2 to 10 November 2026. The tournament is being organised under the aegis of Spear Corps and Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North). It is being conducted in collaboration with the Nagaland Football Association, with support from the Kohima District Football Association and Chümoukedima District Football Association.