Sports GK MCQs

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Emile Czaja, better known by his ring name King Kong, was an Australian-Indian professional wrestler. He was active from 1929 until 1970. He wrestled mostly in Japan, Singapore, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. In professional wrestling, his arch-rivals were Aslam Pahalwan, Hamida Pahalwan, Sheik Ali and Dara Singh.

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Naban is the traditional form of wrestling from Myanmar. Originally based on Indian wrestling, it is practised primarily in rural areas. Naban is especially popular among the Himalayan tribes. The Chin and Kachin people are both known for their skilled wrestlers. Techniques include joint locks, strikes to pressure points, and chokeholds. Any part of the opponent’s body is a legal target.

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John Kuc is a former world champion powerlifter from the United States. During the 1970s and 80s, he set numerous powerlifting national and world records, won three International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world championships and numerous national championships.

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Kyudo is the traditional Japanese form of archery, emphasizing precision, technique, and spiritual development. Originating from samurai practices, it has evolved into a modern sport while retaining its cultural significance. Unlike Western archery, Kyudo focuses on the mental state and the process of shooting rather than just hitting the target.

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The compound bow was invented by Holless Wilbur Allen in 1966. It revolutionized archery by using a system of pulleys and cables to reduce the amount of force needed to draw the bow, allowing for greater accuracy and power. This innovation importantly changed both target archery and hunting practices.

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The correct answer is the World Archery Federation (WA), established in 1931. It is the international governing body for the sport of archery, overseeing competitions, rules, and regulations globally. WA is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and organizes major events like the World Archery Championships and the archery events in the Olympics.

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The World Archery Federation (WA) is headquartered in Switzerland, specifically in the city of Lausanne. This city is known as the “Olympic Capital” because it hosts the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters. Switzerland is home to many international sports organizations due to its neutral status and central location in Europe.

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Jump float is an overhand serve where the ball is tossed high enough that the player may jump before hitting it similarly to a standing float serve. The ball is tossed lower than a topspin jump serves, but contact is still made while in the air.

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The Campeonato Nacional de Andebol Masculino, also known simply as Andebol 1, is the premier handball league in Portugal and is overseen by the Portuguese Handball Federation.

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20 year old Achinta Sheuli clinched gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in 73-kg category of Weight lifting.
He won the first place with a combined effort of 313 Kilograms (143kg in snatch and 170kg in clean & jerk). Mirabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinunnga have earlier claimed gold medals while Bindyarani Devi and Sanketh Sargar picked up silver medals.