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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Which state is the host of Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
[A] Haryana
[B] Bihar
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
[B] Bihar
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar will host the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in March 2025 at the indoor hall of the Rajgir Sports Academy. Fourteen countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others, are expected to participate. Bihar is hosting the event for the second time, after the first edition in 2012 at Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna. The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup is an international competition organized by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
Bihar will host the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in March 2025 at the indoor hall of the Rajgir Sports Academy. Fourteen countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others, are expected to participate. Bihar is hosting the event for the second time, after the first edition in 2012 at Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna. The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup is an international competition organized by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
2. Which Indian player won bronze medal at the King Cup International Badminton 2024?
[A] Lakshya Sen
[B] HS Prannoy
[C] Sathish Kumar
[D] Priyanshu Rajawat
[B] HS Prannoy
[C] Sathish Kumar
[D] Priyanshu Rajawat
Correct Answer: A [Lakshya Sen ]
Notes:
Lakshya Sen secured bronze medal at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open 2024. He defeated French player Alex Lanier in straight games to win approximately ₹36 lakh. Sen narrowly lost the semifinal 19-21, 19-21 to China’s Hu Zhe’an, the reigning world junior champion. In the third-place playoff, Sen started strong, leading 6-1, and regained control after Lanier tied at 10-10. Sen dominated the second game, building a 15-8 lead and sealing victory with a nine-point match advantage. His strong finish highlighted his resilience, experience, and continued rise on the international badminton stage.
Lakshya Sen secured bronze medal at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open 2024. He defeated French player Alex Lanier in straight games to win approximately ₹36 lakh. Sen narrowly lost the semifinal 19-21, 19-21 to China’s Hu Zhe’an, the reigning world junior champion. In the third-place playoff, Sen started strong, leading 6-1, and regained control after Lanier tied at 10-10. Sen dominated the second game, building a 15-8 lead and sealing victory with a nine-point match advantage. His strong finish highlighted his resilience, experience, and continued rise on the international badminton stage.
3. Who won the women’s World Rapid Chess title in December 2024?
[A] Tania Sachdev
[B] Koneru Humpy
[C] Harika Dronavalli
[D] Divya Deshmukh
[B] Koneru Humpy
[C] Harika Dronavalli
[D] Divya Deshmukh
Correct Answer: B [Koneru Humpy]
Notes:
Koneru Humpy won her second women’s World Rapid Chess title in New York. She scored 8.5 points in 11 rounds, defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukander in the final. At 37, Humpy is India’s top-ranked female chess player and the second woman to win this title twice. Her first championship win was in 2019 in Georgia, showcasing her consistency and skill. This victory highlights her exceptional talent, strategic expertise, and adaptability in the competitive chess arena.
Koneru Humpy won her second women’s World Rapid Chess title in New York. She scored 8.5 points in 11 rounds, defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukander in the final. At 37, Humpy is India’s top-ranked female chess player and the second woman to win this title twice. Her first championship win was in 2019 in Georgia, showcasing her consistency and skill. This victory highlights her exceptional talent, strategic expertise, and adaptability in the competitive chess arena.
4. Where was the 24th Rashtriya Vanvasi Krida Pratiyogita (National Sports For Forest Dwellers) held?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Raipur
[C] Ranchi
[D] Bhubaneshwar
[B] Raipur
[C] Ranchi
[D] Bhubaneshwar
Correct Answer: B [Raipur]
Notes:
The 24th Rashtriya Vanvasi Krida Pratiyogita held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Tribal athletes from across India, including the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Manipur, participated in the event. The event was organized by the Vanvasi Vikas Samiti under the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram. More than 800 tribal youth from 33 provinces are competing in sports like football and archery.
The 24th Rashtriya Vanvasi Krida Pratiyogita held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Tribal athletes from across India, including the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Manipur, participated in the event. The event was organized by the Vanvasi Vikas Samiti under the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram. More than 800 tribal youth from 33 provinces are competing in sports like football and archery.
5. Where was the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 organized?
[A] Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir
[C] New Delhi
[D] Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
[B] Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir
[C] New Delhi
[D] Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Ladakh on 23 January. The event features 19 teams and includes ice hockey and skating contests. The second phase, focusing on snow sports, will be in Jammu and Kashmir from February 22-25. Ladakh is hosting for the second time, with 594 participants, including 428 athletes. The events will be broadcast live on Doordarshan Sports.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Ladakh on 23 January. The event features 19 teams and includes ice hockey and skating contests. The second phase, focusing on snow sports, will be in Jammu and Kashmir from February 22-25. Ladakh is hosting for the second time, with 594 participants, including 428 athletes. The events will be broadcast live on Doordarshan Sports.
6. Which team won the Women’s Hockey India League recently?
[A] Soorma Hockey Club
[B] Delhi SG Pipers
[C] Odisha Warriors
[D] Rarh Bengal Tigers
[B] Delhi SG Pipers
[C] Odisha Warriors
[D] Rarh Bengal Tigers
Correct Answer: C [Odisha Warriors]
Notes:
Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League on January 26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi. They defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final match. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored both goals for the Warriors in the 20th and 56th minutes. Penny Squibb scored for Soorma in the 28th minute, but Rutuja’s late strike sealed the victory.
Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League on January 26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi. They defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final match. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored both goals for the Warriors in the 20th and 56th minutes. Penny Squibb scored for Soorma in the 28th minute, but Rutuja’s late strike sealed the victory.
7. Which state has become the first to start a rural cricket league?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar became the first state to launch a Rural Cricket League. Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) under President Rakesh Tiwari is organizing the Bihar Rural League (BRL). The league is for players who haven’t played at district or state levels. Players aged 13 to 23 from villages, schools, and colleges can participate. Talent hunts will be held in all districts, forming 16 teams per district. 570 district-level matches will be played in a knockout format. Top players will enter the Super League with 38 teams and 79 matches. A total of 649 matches will be played with 10,000 participants.
Bihar became the first state to launch a Rural Cricket League. Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) under President Rakesh Tiwari is organizing the Bihar Rural League (BRL). The league is for players who haven’t played at district or state levels. Players aged 13 to 23 from villages, schools, and colleges can participate. Talent hunts will be held in all districts, forming 16 teams per district. 570 district-level matches will be played in a knockout format. Top players will enter the Super League with 38 teams and 79 matches. A total of 649 matches will be played with 10,000 participants.
8. Which country is the host of Para Archery Asia Cup 2025?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Thailand
[D] Malaysia
[B] India
[C] Thailand
[D] Malaysia
Correct Answer: C [Thailand]
Notes:
The Indian para-archery team won six gold medals at the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup – World Ranking Tournament. India topped the medals tally with a total of 12 medals, including six gold, three silver, and three bronze. The tournament took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 2-11, 2025.
The Indian para-archery team won six gold medals at the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup – World Ranking Tournament. India topped the medals tally with a total of 12 medals, including six gold, three silver, and three bronze. The tournament took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 2-11, 2025.
9. Who won the 14th Asian Snooker Championship title 2025?
[A] Pankaj Advani
[B] Brijesh Damani
[C] Aditya Mehta
[D] Lucky Vatnani
[B] Brijesh Damani
[C] Aditya Mehta
[D] Lucky Vatnani
Correct Answer: A [Pankaj Advani]
Notes:
Pankaj Advani won his 14th Asian Snooker Championship title in Doha. He also won the National Snooker Championship title in Indore. He has five Asian snooker titles and nine Asian billiards titles, along with two Asian Games golds (2006, 2010). In the final, he defeated Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh with breaks of 93 and 66.
Pankaj Advani won his 14th Asian Snooker Championship title in Doha. He also won the National Snooker Championship title in Indore. He has five Asian snooker titles and nine Asian billiards titles, along with two Asian Games golds (2006, 2010). In the final, he defeated Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh with breaks of 93 and 66.
10. Which Indian player won the 2025 Sydney Classic Squash title?
[A] Saurav Ghosal
[B] Abhay Singh
[C] Harinder Pal Singh
[D] Veer Sinha
[B] Abhay Singh
[C] Harinder Pal Singh
[D] Veer Sinha
Correct Answer: A [Saurav Ghosal]
Notes:
Saurav Ghosal returned from retirement to win the Octane Sydney Classic 2025 Squash Tournament. He had announced retirement from professional squash in April 2024. The Octane Sydney Classic 2025 was part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour. The tournament had a prize money of $6000. It was held in Sydney, Australia, from 19-23 February 2025.
Saurav Ghosal returned from retirement to win the Octane Sydney Classic 2025 Squash Tournament. He had announced retirement from professional squash in April 2024. The Octane Sydney Classic 2025 was part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour. The tournament had a prize money of $6000. It was held in Sydney, Australia, from 19-23 February 2025.
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