Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams

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The Indian men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, won the Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for a record fifth time on 17 September 2024. India defeated China 1-0 in the final held at Moqi Hockey Training Base, China, with Jugraj Singh scoring the winning goal in the 51st minute. India had won the trophy previously in 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2023. India remained unbeaten in the tournament, defeating China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Pakistan. China reached their first-ever final, while Pakistan secured 3rd place after defeating South Korea. Craig Fulton is the Indian team’s coach.

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The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup will be held in India in 2025, announced by the Kho Kho Federation of India and the International Kho Kho Federation. The event will feature 24 countries from 6 continents, with 16 teams for both men and women. To promote the sport, the KKFI plans to introduce Kho Kho in 200 schools across 10 cities and aims to register at least 50 lakh players. The tournament will include a week of matches with top athletes worldwide, aiming to elevate Kho Kho to an international level. Kho Kho, rooted in India, has a global presence, with 54 countries participating in the sport.

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Uttarakhand will host the 38th Summer National Games from January 28 to February 14, 2025, and the next Winter Games.
The 37th National Games were held in Goa from September 25 to November 9, 2023. This will be the first time Winter Games are held outside Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The National Games, organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) , aim to identify talent for the Summer Olympics. The first National Games were held in 1924 in Lahore, originally called the All-India Olympic Games.

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New Zealand won their first Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa by 32 runs. This victory marked a historic day for New Zealand cricket, as the men’s team also achieved their first Test win in India in 36 years. The 9th ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup was originally scheduled for Bangladesh but was moved to the UAE due to political instability. Bangladesh and the UAE shared hosting rights, with matches held in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to 20, 2024.

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India is set to host its first international Esports championship in March 2025. Organized by Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) and International Esports Federation (IESF), the event aims to attract participants from 150 countries.
Esports is gaining global recognition, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) introducing annual series Esports events. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) included it in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. The host city for the event will depend on state government sponsorship. IESF is also launching a club-based tournament in India to involve Tier 1 and Tier 2 clubs, emphasizing community engagement over profit.

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Haryana’s boxer Mandeep Jangra won the World Boxing Federation’s super featherweight world title by defeating British boxer Conor McIntosh. The title match took place in the Cayman Islands. Mandeep, 31, turned professional in 2021 and trains under American boxing legend Roy Jones Junior. He won silver at the 2013 Asian Championship and the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Mandeep received the Arjuna Award from the Indian government in 2015.

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India’s Tanushree Pandey won a silver medal at the World Soft Tennis Championship in Jingshan, China. She narrowly lost the Under-21 Women’s Singles final to Chiang Min Yu of Chinese Taipei, with a score of 3-4. In the semifinal, Tanushree won a close match against her Japanese opponent, 4-3. She also defeated a Chinese player in the quarterfinal with the same scoreline of 4-3.

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh and former goalkeeper PR Sreejesh won the FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year titles for 2024. Awards were presented at the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Oman. Harmanpreet, a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, received over 63% of votes, while Sreejesh polled over 62%. Winners were chosen through votes from an expert panel, national hockey associations, fans, and media. The Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), the global governing body for hockey, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports launched a national appeal to combat doping in sports. Athletes, coaches, and the sports community are encouraged to use NADA India’s ‘Know Your Medicine (KYM)’ app. The KYM app is part of NADA’s mission to boost anti-doping awareness and education. It lets users check if a medicine or ingredient is prohibited by WADA. The app promotes fair sports by helping athletes make informed choices. Unique features include image and audio search, plus sport-specific information, making it user-friendly for athletes and sports personnel.

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India will host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup from January 13 to 19, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) are collaborating to organize the event. IOA President PT Usha pledged full support, emphasizing the cultural heritage and sportsmanship promoted by Kho Kho. Teams from 24 countries, including India, Bangladesh, Ghana, and Brazil, will participate. The event aims to elevate Kho Kho’s global appeal and inspire athletes worldwide.