Sports Current Affairs MCQs

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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) launched a four-day Sports Sciences Workshop for combat sports coaches at its Sports Science Division in New Delhi to improve scientific coaching methods. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the apex national sports body of India established by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It was established in 1984 to continue the legacy of the Ninth Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982. SAI is a registered society fully funded by the Government of India. Its main objectives are promoting sports and achieving excellence at national and international levels.

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National record-holder and Asian Games gold-winning Indian middle-distance runner Jinson Johnson announced his retirement at age 34. He is from Kerala and specializes in 800 metres and 1500 metres events. His career highlight was winning the 1500 metres gold at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games with a time of 3:44.72 minutes. He also won a silver medal in the 800 metres at the same Asian Games. In 2018, Johnson broke Sriram Singh’s 42-year-old men’s 800 metres national record at the National Inter-State Championship in Guwahati with 1:45.65 minutes.

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Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The 35-year-old cited mental fatigue and recurring injuries as reasons for her decision. She confirmed the home series against India in February–March will be her final assignment for Australia. Her final international appearance will be the one-off Test against India in Perth. Alyssa Healy retires as one of the most successful women cricketers and an eight-time World Cup winner.

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Recently, the 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship concluded at Biamathang Ice Hockey Ground in Kargil, Ladakh. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) won the men’s title by defeating the Ladakh Scouts of the Indian Army. The final was decided in five minutes of extra time with a decisive winning goal. The tournament also featured speed skating competitions. An exhibition curling match between Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh teams added attraction.

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The All India Football Federation appointed Amelia Valverde as head coach of the senior Indian women’s football team. Amelia Valverde is 39 years old and hails from Costa Rica. She has joined the Indian team camp in Antalya, Türkiye. The team is preparing for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. The tournament is scheduled to be held in March 2026. Her appointment aims to strengthen the performance of the Indian women’s team, also known as the Blue Tigresses.

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Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag won her first Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters in Bangkok. She was leading 21-8, 6-3 in the women’s singles final when Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired due to a hamstring injury. Devika Sihag is 20 years old and hails from Haryana. Goh Jin Wei, world No. 68, is a two-time former World Junior Champion. This victory marks the biggest title of Devika Sihag’s career.

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Indian teenage squash player Anahat Singh became the youngest Asian to enter the PSA World Top 20, breaking Nicol David’s record. She achieved this after winning her first PSA Bronze-level title at the Washington Fire Open. In the tournament, she defeated world number 17 in the quarterfinal, world number 23 in the semifinal, and world number 10 Georgina Kennedy in the final (12-10, 11-5, 11-7).

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On 4 February 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected Soraya Aghaei as its first female member from Iran. She became the 107th IOC member through a 95–2 vote and is the youngest current representative at 30 years of age. She is only the third Iranian International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and the first from Iran since 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an exclusive body of former athletes, sports leaders, royals, diplomats, industrialists, and cultural figures. Aghaei joined the IOC during the presidency of Kirsty Coventry, the first female IOC President in 132 years.

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Jharkhand’s women’s team won the gold medal in the Women’s Category at the Para Throwball National Federation Cup 2026. They defeated host Rajasthan 21–17 in a closely fought final held at Jhunjhunu. The tournament was conducted from February 3 to 5, 2026, and featured high-quality competition and strong tactical play. In the Men’s Category, Andhra Pradesh won the gold medal, while Telangana finished as runners-up. Haryana secured the bronze medal in the men’s event.

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India finished its campaign at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin, China, with five medals and sixth place overall. Tejaswin Shankar won India’s only gold by topping the men’s heptathlon event. He scored 5,993 points, setting a new national indoor record and improving his 2021 mark. Pooja won silver in the high jump. Tajinderpal Singh Toor secured silver in the shot put. Ancy Sojan claimed bronze in the long jump. Aadrash Ram Jothi Shankar won bronze in High Jump.