Sports GK Questions - MCQs on Sports General Knowledge
Sports GK (General Knowledge) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations.
21. When was the first Men’s Freestyle Wrestling tournament conducted by the UWW?
[A] 1904
[B] 1965
[C] 1951
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: C [1951]
Notes:
The first Men’s Freestyle Wrestling tournament began in 1951 while the first one in Women’s category were staged in 1987. It is a part of one of the types of wrestling held in Olympics.
22. When was the new logo of BWF officially launched?
[A] 2008
[B] 2010
[C] 2009
[D] 2012
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Correct Answer: D [2012]
Notes:
The first logo of the Badminton World Federation was officially launched in 2007 during the Sudirman Cup. The new logo was launched during the 2012 Thomas and Uber Cup.
23. When was Olympic Anthem performed for the first time?
[A] 1904
[B] 1916
[C] 1896
[D] 1899
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Correct Answer: C [1896]
Notes:
The Olympic Anthem was performed for the first time for the ceremony of opening of the 1896 Athens Olympic Games but it wasn’t declared as the official song till 1958.
24. Boxing Which of the following is not a part of four major organizations recognized by International Boxing Hall of Fame to regulate international professional boxing?
[A] World Boxing Association
[B] World Boxing Council
[C] World Boxing Organization
[D] World Boxing Federation
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Correct Answer: D [World Boxing Federation ]
Notes:
It is International Boxing Federation and it is part of the four major organizations recognised by International Boxing Hall of Fame which sanction world championships. When was International Boxing Federation formed?
25. Whose names are engraved on the base of the ICC World Cup Trophy?
[A] Famous cricketers
[B] Best teams
[C] All teams
[D] Previous champions
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Correct Answer: D [Previous champions ]
Notes:
The ICC World Cup Trophy is presented to the winners of the World Cup. The current trophy was the first permanent prize of the game to be given. It features a globe held by three columns. The names of the previous champions are engraved on the base of the trophy.
26. Which of the following nations won their first ever medal at the Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast 2018?
[A] England
[B] India
[C] Solomon Islands
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Solomon Islands ]
Notes:
Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, British Virgin Islands and Dominica each won their first Commonwealth Games medals.
27. Where was the Uber Cup trophy made?
[A] London
[B] Indonesia
[C] China
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [London ]
Notes:
The Uber Cup trophy was officially presented at the annual general meeting in 1956, the year the first Uber Cup tournament was hel
28. Who had won a Gold medal in the Women’s event in Rhythmic gymnastics in the 2016 Rio Olympics?
[A] Sandra Aguilar
[B] Elena Lopez
[C] Margarita Mamun
[D] Ganna Rizatdinova
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Correct Answer: C [Margarita Mamun ]
Notes:
Margarita Mamun from Russia had won a Gold medal in the Women’s event in Rhythmic gymnastics in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
29. Which Indian men’s swimmer holds the record for shortest time in 50m freestyle in 2018 Asian Games?
[A] Virdhawal Khade
[B] Sajan Prakash
[C] Srihari Natraj
[D] Sandeep Sejwal
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Correct Answer: A [Virdhawal Khade ]
Notes:
Virdhawal Khade is an Indian swimmer and competes in the 50,100 and 200 m freestyle events. In Asian Games 2018, he finished in 50m freestyle events in 22.43.
30. Which was the main venue of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games?
[A] Metricon Stadium
[B] Carrara Stadium
[C] Cbus Super Stadium
[D] Robina Stadium
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Correct Answer: B [Carrara Stadium ]
Notes:
The main venue of 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was the Carrara Stadium.
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