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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Who won the women’s singles title at the US Open tennis Grand Slam 2025?
[A] Amanda Anisimova
[B] Aryna Sabalenka
[C] Jasmine Paolini
[D] Mirra Andreeva
[B] Aryna Sabalenka
[C] Jasmine Paolini
[D] Mirra Andreeva
Correct Answer: B [Aryna Sabalenka]
Notes:
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open Tennis Women’s Singles title, beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6. Sabalenka successfully defended her crown and claimed her fourth Grand Slam title. Spanish-Argentine duo Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos won the Men’s Doubles title. They defeated British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 3-6, 7-6, 7-5.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open Tennis Women’s Singles title, beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6. Sabalenka successfully defended her crown and claimed her fourth Grand Slam title. Spanish-Argentine duo Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos won the Men’s Doubles title. They defeated British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 3-6, 7-6, 7-5.
2. Which country is the host of 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Malaysia
[C] India
[D] China
[B] Malaysia
[C] India
[D] China
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India will host the 28th International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) – Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 in Bhubaneswar from 11–15 October. The event will feature men’s and women’s team competitions. It will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships, with top 13 teams from each category earning spots. This is the first-ever Asian-level table tennis event in Odisha. Odisha earlier hosted the 2019 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships and is known as India’s sports capital.
India will host the 28th International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) – Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 in Bhubaneswar from 11–15 October. The event will feature men’s and women’s team competitions. It will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships, with top 13 teams from each category earning spots. This is the first-ever Asian-level table tennis event in Odisha. Odisha earlier hosted the 2019 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships and is known as India’s sports capital.
3. Who has become the first Indian judoka to top junior world rankings?
[A] Sangita Mehta
[B] Himanshi Tokas
[C] Kalpana Devi
[D] Garima Chaudhary
[B] Himanshi Tokas
[C] Kalpana Devi
[D] Garima Chaudhary
Correct Answer: B [Himanshi Tokas]
Notes:
Himanshi Tokas, a 20-year-old from Munirka, South Delhi, made history as the first Indian judoka to be ranked World No. 1 in the junior women’s 63 kg category. On 13th September 2025, she won gold at the Asian Junior Championship in Jakarta, securing her place at the top. She now leads the International Judo Federation (IJF) junior ranking with 610 points. Himanshi began judo at 18, trained under coach Yashpal Solanki at the Sports Authority of India Centre of Excellence, Bhopal, and even trained in Japan.
Himanshi Tokas, a 20-year-old from Munirka, South Delhi, made history as the first Indian judoka to be ranked World No. 1 in the junior women’s 63 kg category. On 13th September 2025, she won gold at the Asian Junior Championship in Jakarta, securing her place at the top. She now leads the International Judo Federation (IJF) junior ranking with 610 points. Himanshi began judo at 18, trained under coach Yashpal Solanki at the Sports Authority of India Centre of Excellence, Bhopal, and even trained in Japan.
4. Chris Woakes, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] South Africa
[C] England
[D] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] England
[D] Australia
Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
England all-rounder Chris Woakes announced retirement from international cricket on 30 September 2025. He made his debut in 2011 and played 217 matches for England across formats. Woakes took 396 wickets and scored 3705 runs in his career. He was part of England’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team, taking 16 wickets including 3 in the final vs New Zealand. He also won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
England all-rounder Chris Woakes announced retirement from international cricket on 30 September 2025. He made his debut in 2011 and played 217 matches for England across formats. Woakes took 396 wickets and scored 3705 runs in his career. He was part of England’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team, taking 16 wickets including 3 in the final vs New Zealand. He also won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
5. Which state is the host of fifth edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025)?
[A] Bihar
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The fifth edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025) will be held from November 24 to December 5, 2025 in seven cities of Rajasthan: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. More than 5,000 athletes are expected to participate in 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (Kho-Kho). New sports introduced this year include beach volleyball, canoeing & kayaking, and cycling. KIUG provides university athletes a platform for talent development and national recognition, supporting India’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. KIUG is part of the Khelo India Scheme, the flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS).
The fifth edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025) will be held from November 24 to December 5, 2025 in seven cities of Rajasthan: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. More than 5,000 athletes are expected to participate in 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (Kho-Kho). New sports introduced this year include beach volleyball, canoeing & kayaking, and cycling. KIUG provides university athletes a platform for talent development and national recognition, supporting India’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. KIUG is part of the Khelo India Scheme, the flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS).
6. Which country made history by becoming the second-smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after Iceland?
[A] Tuvalu
[B] Malta
[C] Fiji
[D] Cape Verde
[B] Malta
[C] Fiji
[D] Cape Verde
Correct Answer: D [Cape Verde]
Notes:
Recently, Cape Verde made history by becoming the second-smallest country, after Iceland in 2018, to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. In contrast, India failed to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to world-ranked 158th Singapore in Goa. Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is an archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 620 kilometres off the west coast of Africa, named after Cape Verde in Senegal.
Recently, Cape Verde made history by becoming the second-smallest country, after Iceland in 2018, to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. In contrast, India failed to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to world-ranked 158th Singapore in Goa. Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is an archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 620 kilometres off the west coast of Africa, named after Cape Verde in Senegal.
7. Which country is the host of 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships 2025?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Egypt
[C] Indonesia
[D] Vietnam
[B] Egypt
[C] Indonesia
[D] Vietnam
Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
The 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships 2025 was held in Cairo, Egypt from 11–18 October 2025, marking the first-ever World Championships in Africa. The event took place at the Egypt International Olympic Games City, with 537 athletes from 70 countries, including all Paris 2024 Paralympic champions. China won its sixth overall and fifth consecutive title as the top nation in Para Powerlifting. India’s Joby Mathew won a bronze medal in the 65kg Legend (Masters) category, lifting a total of 300kg (148kg + 152kg). He also surpassed his personal best of 150kg, achieved earlier at the Beijing World Cup 2025.
The 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships 2025 was held in Cairo, Egypt from 11–18 October 2025, marking the first-ever World Championships in Africa. The event took place at the Egypt International Olympic Games City, with 537 athletes from 70 countries, including all Paris 2024 Paralympic champions. China won its sixth overall and fifth consecutive title as the top nation in Para Powerlifting. India’s Joby Mathew won a bronze medal in the 65kg Legend (Masters) category, lifting a total of 300kg (148kg + 152kg). He also surpassed his personal best of 150kg, achieved earlier at the Beijing World Cup 2025.
8. Namitbir Singh Walia, who recently became an International Master (IM) in Chess, hails from which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttarakhand
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: A [Punjab]
Notes:
Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar, Punjab, has become an International Master (IM) in Chess after securing 4th place at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France. He began playing chess at age six and started professional coaching at age seven in 2012. His early coach was Kanwarjit Singh, who trained him until 2020, after which he received advanced coaching. Namitbir is a student of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi, and winner of the Senior State FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship 2025. He is the second player from Punjab to earn the IM title, following Dushyant Sharma in February 2022.
Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar, Punjab, has become an International Master (IM) in Chess after securing 4th place at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France. He began playing chess at age six and started professional coaching at age seven in 2012. His early coach was Kanwarjit Singh, who trained him until 2020, after which he received advanced coaching. Namitbir is a student of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi, and winner of the Senior State FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship 2025. He is the second player from Punjab to earn the IM title, following Dushyant Sharma in February 2022.
9. Which team won the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2025?
[A] Rajasthan United Football Club
[B] Services Football Team
[C] Sikkim Dragons Football Club
[D] Diamond Harbour Football Club
[B] Services Football Team
[C] Sikkim Dragons Football Club
[D] Diamond Harbour Football Club
Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan United Football Club ]
Notes:
Rajasthan United Football Club (FC) won the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2025 at Paljor Stadium. They defeated Services Football Team (FT) 1-0 in the final, with Joseph Lalvenhima scoring the only goal. Joseph Lalvenhima was awarded Man of the Match, while Naoba Meitei of Rajasthan United was Man of the Tournament Rajasthan United received Rs 3 lakh, trophy, and medals; runners-up got Rs 2 lakh, trophy, and medals.
Rajasthan United Football Club (FC) won the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2025 at Paljor Stadium. They defeated Services Football Team (FT) 1-0 in the final, with Joseph Lalvenhima scoring the only goal. Joseph Lalvenhima was awarded Man of the Match, while Naoba Meitei of Rajasthan United was Man of the Tournament Rajasthan United received Rs 3 lakh, trophy, and medals; runners-up got Rs 2 lakh, trophy, and medals.
10. Which sports league won the ‘Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year’ at the India Sports Awards 2025?
[A] Archery Premier League
[B] Pro Kabaddi League
[C] Indian Street Premier League
[D] Ultimate Kho Kho
[B] Pro Kabaddi League
[C] Indian Street Premier League
[D] Ultimate Kho Kho
Correct Answer: A [Archery Premier League]
Notes:
The Archery Premier League (APL) won the Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year at the India Sports Awards 2025 held during FICCI TURF 2025 Global Sports Summit in New Delhi. Archery Premier League (APL) is organised by the Archery Association of India (AAI) and is the world’s first professional archery league. Its first season was held at Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, from 2 to 12 October 2025. It featured Indian and international men and women archers in Recurve and Compound events. The league follows a franchise-based, gender-balanced, broadcast-friendly format to make archery a mainstream spectator sport.
The Archery Premier League (APL) won the Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year at the India Sports Awards 2025 held during FICCI TURF 2025 Global Sports Summit in New Delhi. Archery Premier League (APL) is organised by the Archery Association of India (AAI) and is the world’s first professional archery league. Its first season was held at Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, from 2 to 12 October 2025. It featured Indian and international men and women archers in Recurve and Compound events. The league follows a franchise-based, gender-balanced, broadcast-friendly format to make archery a mainstream spectator sport.
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