World Cup Quiz

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Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2026, Spain. They set a new world record with a combined score of 487.7, also marking a junior world record. The previous record was held by Uzbekistan shooters. In the final, they defeated China (silver) and Hungary (bronze). International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) governs the event.

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The correct answer is [D] I, II and III. The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup was a historic event held in early 2025, marking the global elevation of this traditional Indian sport.

• Statement 1 – Correct: The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup was hosted in New Delhi, India, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in January 2025. The event featured 24 nations from across six continents, organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) in collaboration with the International Kho Kho Federation.
• Statement 2 – Correct: In the men’s final, India defeated Nepal with a dominant performance, finishing with a score of 78-40. The Indian team maintained their unbeaten streak throughout the tournament to claim the maiden world title.
• Statement 3 – Correct: The Indian women’s team also secured the championship by defeating Nepal in the final. They won by an innings and 33 points (with a final match score of 68-35), mirroring the success of the men’s team and establishing India’s supreme dominance in the sport.

The tournament was significant for introducing modernized rules and high-mats to ensure the sport met international broadcasting and competitive standards. It served as a major step toward the goal of including Kho Kho in the Asian Games and potentially the Olympic Games.

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Roger Binny was the highest wicket-taker in the 1983 Cricket World Cup with 18 wickets. He played a key role in India’s victory with effective medium-pace bowling in English conditions. This record is noted as one of the best bowling performances by an Indian in World Cup history. Binny later contributed to cricket administration in India.

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Syed Kirmani was awarded the Best Wicketkeeper Award for his performance in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. He was India’s wicketkeeper and his exemplary glovework contributed significantly to India’s victory. The award recognized his consistent and safe wicketkeeping throughout the tournament.

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India finished with 5 medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 held in Bangkok, Thailand from 8–15 March 2026. The medal tally included 1 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze, showcasing strong performance by young boxers. Chandrika Pujari was the star performer, winning gold in the women’s 51 kg category. She defeated Mardonova Nazokat of Uzbekistan in the final. The victory came through a unanimous decision, reflecting her dominance in the bout. Her performance highlighted excellent technical skills and control throughout the match. The event featured top emerging boxing talents from across the world.

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India won the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, defeating England by 100 runs in the final held in Harare, Zimbabwe. India batted first, scoring 411/9 in 50 overs, while England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs chasing a target of 412. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years old) starred with 175 runs off 80 balls, laying the foundation for India’s win. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 runs off 51 balls. This is India’s sixth U19 World Cup title and the largest margin of victory by runs in a U19 final.

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Yash Anil Rashiya, a 20-year-old Roll Ball athlete from Surat, won gold medal at the 7th Roll Ball World Cup 2025 in Dubai representing India. He was selected among 12 elite players for Team India. Rashiya scored key goals against Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Pakistan, Egypt, and the match-winning goal in the final against Kenya. His performance played a decisive role in India’s World Cup title win. He began skating in 2009 and shifted to Roll Ball in 2017 under coach Jaimin Bharat Patel. His achievements highlight India’s growing strength in Roll Ball and Surat’s rise on the global sports map.

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Hockey India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Telangana to host the Women’s 2026 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14, 2026. The event underscores India’s growing prominence in international hockey and Telangana’s emergence as a major destination for hosting global sporting events. The tournament will feature eight teams, namely India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria. The top three teams from the qualifiers will earn direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, scheduled from August 15 to 30, 2026.

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The Indian cricket team won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. The final was held on September 24, 2007, in Johannesburg, South Africa. India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the captain of the Indian team. Gautam Gambhir scored 75 runs in the final. The victory was India’s first T20 World Cup title.

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Ayush Mhatre has been named captain of India’s ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 squad, with Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain. The tournament will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026. India, five-time champions (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), are in Group A with New Zealand, USA, and Bangladesh.