World Cup Quiz
1. Which country topped the medal tally at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup held in New Delhi?
[A] India
[B] Cyprus
[C] Finland
[D] Iran
[B] Cyprus
[C] Finland
[D] Iran
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India topped the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Junior World Cup 2025 medals table with 8 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze. The ISSF Junior World Cup was held in New Delhi from 24 September to 2 October 2025. Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) was second with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze. Italy was third with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. Other medal-winning countries included Czechia, Croatia, Spain, Finland, Cyprus, and Iran. The event highlighted India’s strong performance in shooting at junior level.
India topped the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Junior World Cup 2025 medals table with 8 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze. The ISSF Junior World Cup was held in New Delhi from 24 September to 2 October 2025. Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) was second with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze. Italy was third with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. Other medal-winning countries included Czechia, Croatia, Spain, Finland, Cyprus, and Iran. The event highlighted India’s strong performance in shooting at junior level.
2. Which countries are the host of Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind?
[A] India and Australia
[B] Sri Lanka and India
[C] India and United Arab Emirates
[D] India and Bangladesh
[B] Sri Lanka and India
[C] India and United Arab Emirates
[D] India and Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka and India]
Notes:
Sri Lanka and India will co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind from 11 to 23 November 2025. The tournament will open in New Delhi with inauguration and five matches, followed by four matches in Bengaluru. Colombo, Sri Lanka, will host the concluding leg with 15 matches, including semi-finals, final, and closing ceremony on 23rd November.
Sri Lanka and India will co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind from 11 to 23 November 2025. The tournament will open in New Delhi with inauguration and five matches, followed by four matches in Bengaluru. Colombo, Sri Lanka, will host the concluding leg with 15 matches, including semi-finals, final, and closing ceremony on 23rd November.
3. What is the name of campaign launched by ICC and UNICEF during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 to promote equal opportunities for children?
[A] Play for Children
[B] Promise to Children
[C] Child Safety and Well-being
[D] Champions for Children
[B] Promise to Children
[C] Child Safety and Well-being
[D] Champions for Children
Correct Answer: B [Promise to Children]
Notes:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched the Promise to Children digital campaign during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The campaign urges cricket fans, players, and audiences to commit to equal opportunities for all children, especially the most vulnerable. It focuses on children’s rights, including quality education, healthcare, nutrition, safe water, sanitation, and protection from violence. It aims to engage the cricket community, from coaches and players to fans, to improve children’s lives. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched the Promise to Children digital campaign during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The campaign urges cricket fans, players, and audiences to commit to equal opportunities for all children, especially the most vulnerable. It focuses on children’s rights, including quality education, healthcare, nutrition, safe water, sanitation, and protection from violence. It aims to engage the cricket community, from coaches and players to fans, to improve children’s lives. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
4. Which two countries are the co-host of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
[A] India and Bangladesh
[B] South Africa and Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh and Australia
[D] India and Sri Lanka
[B] South Africa and Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh and Australia
[D] India and Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: D [India and Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 30, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The ICC released its flagship campaign film ‘Will to Win’, highlighting determination and perseverance. It portrays their journeys, early dreams, and relentless efforts, reflecting the spirit of women’s cricket. The campaign honors the sacrifices, aspirations, and legacy of women cricketers. The World Cup final will be held on November 2, 2025, in India.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 30, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The ICC released its flagship campaign film ‘Will to Win’, highlighting determination and perseverance. It portrays their journeys, early dreams, and relentless efforts, reflecting the spirit of women’s cricket. The campaign honors the sacrifices, aspirations, and legacy of women cricketers. The World Cup final will be held on November 2, 2025, in India.
5. Which country is the host of Boxing World Cup 2025?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] China
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] China
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India will host the Boxing World Cup (men’s and women’s) for the first time from November 13-24, 2025 in Greater Noida. The World Boxing Congress will be held on November 23, 2025 in Greater Noida. The event will be held at Vijay Pathik Sports Complex with around 450 boxers from at least 80 countries and 150 officials. India previously hosted Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2018 and 2023 and World Boxing Congress in 2017.
India will host the Boxing World Cup (men’s and women’s) for the first time from November 13-24, 2025 in Greater Noida. The World Boxing Congress will be held on November 23, 2025 in Greater Noida. The event will be held at Vijay Pathik Sports Complex with around 450 boxers from at least 80 countries and 150 officials. India previously hosted Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2018 and 2023 and World Boxing Congress in 2017.
6. Which Indian state is the host of FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
[A] Goa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: A [Goa]
Notes:
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India from October 30 to November 27, 2025. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich praised India as a strong chess nation with passionate fans and expects 90+ countries to participate. 206 players will compete in a head-to-head, two-game knockout format over eight rounds. At least 21 Indian players qualified, including Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Vidit Gujrathi, and others. The top three finishers will directly qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, deciding the challenger for the World Chess Championship.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India from October 30 to November 27, 2025. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich praised India as a strong chess nation with passionate fans and expects 90+ countries to participate. 206 players will compete in a head-to-head, two-game knockout format over eight rounds. At least 21 Indian players qualified, including Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Vidit Gujrathi, and others. The top three finishers will directly qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, deciding the challenger for the World Chess Championship.
7. Who won the Chess Esports World Cup 2025
[A] Hikaru Nakamura
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Alireza Firouzja
[D] Arjun Erigaisi
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Alireza Firouzja
[D] Arjun Erigaisi
Correct Answer: B [Magnus Carlsen]
Notes:
World No.1 Grandmaster (GM) Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid) won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025. He defeated GM Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons) by winning both sets 3-1 in a best-of-three final. Carlsen lost only one game, in the first round of the second set. He earned a prize of US$ 250,000 and 1000 points for Team Liquid. GM Hikaru Nakamura (Team Falcons) beat GM Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports) 3.5-2.5 to secure third place. The Chess Esports World Cup 2025 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
World No.1 Grandmaster (GM) Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid) won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025. He defeated GM Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons) by winning both sets 3-1 in a best-of-three final. Carlsen lost only one game, in the first round of the second set. He earned a prize of US$ 250,000 and 1000 points for Team Liquid. GM Hikaru Nakamura (Team Falcons) beat GM Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports) 3.5-2.5 to secure third place. The Chess Esports World Cup 2025 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
8. Who won the Women’s Chess World Cup 2025?
[A] Tania Sachdev
[B] Divya Deshmukh
[C] Koneru Humpy
[D] Vantika Agarwal
[B] Divya Deshmukh
[C] Koneru Humpy
[D] Vantika Agarwal
Correct Answer: B [Divya Deshmukh]
Notes:
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old International Master (IM) from Nagpur, Maharashtra, won the FIDE 2025 Women’s Chess World Cup. She defeated Grandmaster (GM) Humpy Koneru 1.5–0.5 in the 15+10 rapid tiebreaks to claim the title. She became the third-ever winner of the Women’s World Cup, after GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2021) and GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2023). Divya showed resilience and precision, drawing the first game and winning the second as Black, capitalising on Humpy’s time pressure. With this win, she earned the Grandmaster (GM) title and a USD 50,000 prize.
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old International Master (IM) from Nagpur, Maharashtra, won the FIDE 2025 Women’s Chess World Cup. She defeated Grandmaster (GM) Humpy Koneru 1.5–0.5 in the 15+10 rapid tiebreaks to claim the title. She became the third-ever winner of the Women’s World Cup, after GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2021) and GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2023). Divya showed resilience and precision, drawing the first game and winning the second as Black, capitalising on Humpy’s time pressure. With this win, she earned the Grandmaster (GM) title and a USD 50,000 prize.
9. Who hosted the 2007 Kabaddi World Cup?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] Pakistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The 2007 Kabaddi World Cup was hosted by India at Karnala Sports Academy. India also won the tournament, defeating Iran in the final. Fourteen teams participated after Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan withdrew. This was the second edition organized by the International Kabaddi Federation.
The 2007 Kabaddi World Cup was hosted by India at Karnala Sports Academy. India also won the tournament, defeating Iran in the final. Fourteen teams participated after Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan withdrew. This was the second edition organized by the International Kabaddi Federation.
10. Which country is the host of FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
[A] Australia
[B] Japan
[C] China
[D] India
[B] Japan
[C] China
[D] India
Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
The Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) confirmed that India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 30 to November 27. This marks the second time India is hosting the World Cup after 2002 in Hyderabad. The event will feature 206 players in a knockout format, competing for qualification spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. In 2002, Viswanathan Anand won the title when India first hosted the event.
The Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) confirmed that India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 30 to November 27. This marks the second time India is hosting the World Cup after 2002 in Hyderabad. The event will feature 206 players in a knockout format, competing for qualification spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. In 2002, Viswanathan Anand won the title when India first hosted the event.