World Cup Quiz
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Which country is the host of International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2027?
[A] China
[B] France
[C] Indonesia
[D] India
[B] France
[C] Indonesia
[D] India
Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
Recently, India secured the hosting rights for two major shooting events from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). New Delhi will host the Combined ISSF World Cup in 2027 and the ISSF Junior World Championships in 2028. The announcement was made during the ISSF executive committee meeting. New Delhi will also host the ISSF Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in September–October 2025.
Recently, India secured the hosting rights for two major shooting events from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). New Delhi will host the Combined ISSF World Cup in 2027 and the ISSF Junior World Championships in 2028. The announcement was made during the ISSF executive committee meeting. New Delhi will also host the ISSF Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in September–October 2025.
8. Which country is the host of ICC Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup 2026?
[A] India
[B] New Zealand
[C] England
[D] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] England
[D] Australia
Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
England will host the largest-ever ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in 2026, featuring 12 teams playing 33 matches across seven venues from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will open with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston and end with the final at the iconic Lord’s stadium. The league stage is divided into two groups. Group 1 includes Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two teams from the Global Qualifier. Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and two qualifier teams.
England will host the largest-ever ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in 2026, featuring 12 teams playing 33 matches across seven venues from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will open with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston and end with the final at the iconic Lord’s stadium. The league stage is divided into two groups. Group 1 includes Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two teams from the Global Qualifier. Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and two qualifier teams.
9. What is the rank of India in the medal tally at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fifth
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fifth
Correct Answer: C [Third]
Notes:
Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Munich by defeating China 17-7. India finished third in the medal tally with two gold and two bronze medals behind China and Norway. Suruchi Singh won gold in women’s 10m air pistol. Sift Kaur Samra and Elavenil Valarivan won bronze in rifle events.
Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Munich by defeating China 17-7. India finished third in the medal tally with two gold and two bronze medals behind China and Norway. Suruchi Singh won gold in women’s 10m air pistol. Sift Kaur Samra and Elavenil Valarivan won bronze in rifle events.
10. Which country topped the medal tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India topped the medal table at the first Junior International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 held in Suhl, Germany. India won 3 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals, finishing ahead of the People’s Republic of China. The Suhl meet started on May 19 and was the first Junior ISSF World Cup of 2025. A total of 638 athletes from 59 countries participated in the event. The next Junior ISSF World Cup will be held in New Delhi from September 24 to October 2, 2025.
India topped the medal table at the first Junior International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 held in Suhl, Germany. India won 3 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals, finishing ahead of the People’s Republic of China. The Suhl meet started on May 19 and was the first Junior ISSF World Cup of 2025. A total of 638 athletes from 59 countries participated in the event. The next Junior ISSF World Cup will be held in New Delhi from September 24 to October 2, 2025.