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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Who has won the 2025 Pune FIDE Women’s Grand Prix?
[A] Koneru Humpy
[B] Zhu Jiner
[C] Polina Shuvalova
[D] Alina Kashlinskaya
[B] Zhu Jiner
[C] Polina Shuvalova
[D] Alina Kashlinskaya
Correct Answer: A [Koneru Humpy]
Notes:
Indian Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won the Pune FIDE Women’s Grand Prix by scoring 7 out of 9 points. She defeated Bulgarian International Master Nurgyul Salimova in the final round using the White pieces. Chinese Grandmaster Zhu Jiner also scored 7 out of 9 points by defeating Russian International Master Polina Shuvalova with the Black pieces. Due to tiebreak rules, Zhu was placed second while both players shared the Grand Prix points and prize money. Humpy’s win boosts her chances of qualifying for the next Women’s Candidates Chess tournament. Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh drew with Polish player Alina Kashlinskaya and ranked third with 5.5 points.
Indian Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won the Pune FIDE Women’s Grand Prix by scoring 7 out of 9 points. She defeated Bulgarian International Master Nurgyul Salimova in the final round using the White pieces. Chinese Grandmaster Zhu Jiner also scored 7 out of 9 points by defeating Russian International Master Polina Shuvalova with the Black pieces. Due to tiebreak rules, Zhu was placed second while both players shared the Grand Prix points and prize money. Humpy’s win boosts her chances of qualifying for the next Women’s Candidates Chess tournament. Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh drew with Polish player Alina Kashlinskaya and ranked third with 5.5 points.
2. Which country is the host of Asian Games 2026?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] China
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] China
Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. This will mark the third time the Asian Games is being hosted in Japan, after Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. Cricket has been officially retained for the Asian Games 2026. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut in the 2026 edition of the continental event.
The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. This will mark the third time the Asian Games is being hosted in Japan, after Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. Cricket has been officially retained for the Asian Games 2026. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut in the 2026 edition of the continental event.
3. Which Indian state is the host of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025 takes place in Yupia, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh from May 10, 2025. Six countries are taking part in the tournament, which aims to promote youth football in South Asia. Group A includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, and the Maldives, while Group B has India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The championship runs until May 18, encouraging regional sportsmanship and football development among young players.
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025 takes place in Yupia, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh from May 10, 2025. Six countries are taking part in the tournament, which aims to promote youth football in South Asia. Group A includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, and the Maldives, while Group B has India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The championship runs until May 18, encouraging regional sportsmanship and football development among young players.
4. Which Indian para-athlete set a new world record in the men’s F42 javelin throw at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix?
[A] Mahendra Gurjar
[B] Sumit Antil
[C] Navdeep Singh
[D] Devendra Jhajharia
[B] Sumit Antil
[C] Navdeep Singh
[D] Devendra Jhajharia
Correct Answer: A [Mahendra Gurjar ]
Notes:
Indian para-athlete Mahendra Gurjar set a new world record in the men’s F42 javelin throw at the 2025 Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. On May 26, he achieved a throw of 61.17 meters on his third attempt. This surpassed the previous record of 59.19 meters set by Brazil’s Roberto Floriani Edenilson in 2022. His first two throws measured 56.11 meters and 55.51 meters, followed by 58.54 meters, 57.25 meters, and 58.07 meters. F42 is the classification for athletes with moderate movement impairment in one leg. Gurjar’s throw earned him the gold medal in the F42 category. His win highlights India’s growing strength in para-athletics on the world stage.
Indian para-athlete Mahendra Gurjar set a new world record in the men’s F42 javelin throw at the 2025 Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. On May 26, he achieved a throw of 61.17 meters on his third attempt. This surpassed the previous record of 59.19 meters set by Brazil’s Roberto Floriani Edenilson in 2022. His first two throws measured 56.11 meters and 55.51 meters, followed by 58.54 meters, 57.25 meters, and 58.07 meters. F42 is the classification for athletes with moderate movement impairment in one leg. Gurjar’s throw earned him the gold medal in the F42 category. His win highlights India’s growing strength in para-athletics on the world stage.
5. Which team won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025?
[A] Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
[B] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
[C] Punjab Kings (PBKS)
[D] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
[B] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
[C] Punjab Kings (PBKS)
[D] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Correct Answer: B [Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]
Notes:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. Krunal Pandya from RCB was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in India. It is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. Krunal Pandya from RCB was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in India. It is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
6. Who won the French open Men’s Singles title 2025, a tennis tournament?
[A] Carlos Alcaraz
[B] Jannik Sinner
[C] Roger Federer
[D] Rafael Nadal
[B] Jannik Sinner
[C] Roger Federer
[D] Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer: A [Carlos Alcaraz]
Notes:
Carlos Alcaraz (Spanish player) won the French Open 2025 by defeating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set match. He successfully defended his title at Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris. The French Open, also called Roland-Garros, is one of the world’s top tennis tournaments.
Carlos Alcaraz (Spanish player) won the French Open 2025 by defeating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set match. He successfully defended his title at Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris. The French Open, also called Roland-Garros, is one of the world’s top tennis tournaments.
7. Piyush Chawla, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Football
[B] Hockey
[C] Basketball
[D] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Basketball
[D] Cricket
Correct Answer: D [Cricket]
Notes:
Star Indian spin bowler Piyush Chawla has retired from all forms of cricket after a 20-year career. He announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on his social media page. The 36-year-old played 3 Test matches, 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 7 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). His last match for India was in the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup held in Sri Lanka. He was part of India’s winning squad in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Star Indian spin bowler Piyush Chawla has retired from all forms of cricket after a 20-year career. He announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on his social media page. The 36-year-old played 3 Test matches, 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 7 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). His last match for India was in the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup held in Sri Lanka. He was part of India’s winning squad in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
8. Which Indian player has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2025?
[A] Suresh Raina
[B] Mahendra Singh Dhoni
[C] Virat Kohli
[D] Rohit Sharma
[B] Mahendra Singh Dhoni
[C] Virat Kohli
[D] Rohit Sharma
Correct Answer: B [Mahendra Singh Dhoni]
Notes:
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2025, becoming the 11th Indian to receive this prestigious global honour. He is among seven cricketing legends, including two women players, selected in the 2025 inductee list. The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame recognises legendary players for their historic contributions to cricket across generations and countries. It was launched on January 2, 2009 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in partnership with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA).
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2025, becoming the 11th Indian to receive this prestigious global honour. He is among seven cricketing legends, including two women players, selected in the 2025 inductee list. The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame recognises legendary players for their historic contributions to cricket across generations and countries. It was launched on January 2, 2009 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in partnership with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA).
9. Nicholas Pooran, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Basketball
[D] Badminton
[B] Football
[C] Basketball
[D] Badminton
Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
Nicholas Pooran, West Indies’ Twenty20 (T20) record-holder for runs and appearances, retired from international cricket on June 10, 2025, at age 29. He scored 1,983 runs in 61 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 2,275 runs in 106 T20 Internationals. Pooran hit his career-best T20 score of 98 against Afghanistan and surpassed Chris Gayle as West Indies’ top T20 run-scorer. He hit the most sixes (40) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for Lucknow Super Giants.
Nicholas Pooran, West Indies’ Twenty20 (T20) record-holder for runs and appearances, retired from international cricket on June 10, 2025, at age 29. He scored 1,983 runs in 61 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 2,275 runs in 106 T20 Internationals. Pooran hit his career-best T20 score of 98 against Afghanistan and surpassed Chris Gayle as West Indies’ top T20 run-scorer. He hit the most sixes (40) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for Lucknow Super Giants.
10. Which country is the host of 2029 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG)?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Japan
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Japan
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Recently, India secured the hosting rights for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), which will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. The event will feature more than 10,000 athletes from police, fire, customs, and correctional services across more than 70 countries. India now joins past prestigious host nations like Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, China, and the United States of America, showing its place in the global multi-sport scene.
Recently, India secured the hosting rights for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), which will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. The event will feature more than 10,000 athletes from police, fire, customs, and correctional services across more than 70 countries. India now joins past prestigious host nations like Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, China, and the United States of America, showing its place in the global multi-sport scene.
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