Sports Quiz

Notes:
The Esports World Cup Foundation included chess among 16 titles at the first Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2–29 November 2026. The chess event will run from 2–8 November 2026 with 128 players representing nations, maximum two per country. The tournament starts with 16 round-robin groups of eight players, with top four advancing to knockouts.

Notes:
Union Budget 2026–27 launched a new Khelo India Mission to transform India’s sports sector over the next decade. The focus areas are talent development, sports infrastructure creation, and manufacturing-led employment generation. Mission builds on the earlier Khelo India programme with a mission-mode approach to nurture talent and strengthen the sports ecosystem. ₹500 crore allocated for promotion of sports goods manufacturing, research, and innovation to boost domestic capability and global competitiveness. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ budget increased by ₹1,133 crore, from ₹3,346 crore to ₹4,479.88 crore, supporting athlete development, coaching, sports science, and infrastructure.

Notes:
Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs has passed away today after a prolonged illness at the age of 72. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985. Nobbs played in the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He coached the Indian men’s hockey team at the 2012 London Olympics, taking over in 2011 after India failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Games. Apart from India, he also coached the Japanese national hockey team.

Notes:
Uttarakhand grants 5% horizontal reservation to ex-servicemen and 4% to skilled sportspersons under acts passed in 2024 and amended in 2025.

Notes:
Auli in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, was developed as a winter sports center and cable car project began in 1984. Facilities were established to train Indian Army personnel and boost tourism during the early to mid-1980s.

Notes:
Jaspal Rana, born in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, was the first from the state to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. He is a multiple Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist in pistol shooting. The Khel Ratna Award was instituted in 1991–92 as India’s highest sporting honour. Rana became one of India’s top pistol shooters during the 1990s and 2000s through international achievements.

Notes:
Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun was established in 1993. It functions as a sports academy and college in Uttarakhand. The institution provides training and education in various sports disciplines.

Notes:
Rambahadur Kshetri from Uttarakhand was awarded the Man of the Tournament title for outstanding performance in a recognized sports competition. This title is granted to the player with the most exceptional overall contributions and consistent excellence during a tournament. Other listed individuals do not have verifiable records of receiving this specific award.

Notes:
The Rajiv Gandhi Adventure Sports Academy is located near Tehri Lake in Tehri, Uttarakhand. It was established to promote adventure sports utilizing the natural terrain and waterbody created by the Tehri Dam.

Notes:
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.