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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
11. Which city is the venue of 4th Sub-Junior Under-15 National Boxing Championships 2025?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C] Greater Noida
[D] Chandigarh
[B] Chennai
[C] Greater Noida
[D] Chandigarh
Correct Answer: C [Greater Noida]
Notes:
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced that the 4th Sub-Junior Under-15 Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships is scheduled to take place from August 7 to 13 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The championship will feature more than 700 young boxers, including 400 boys and 300 girls aged 13–14 years, competing in 15 weight categories. In the recent Asian U-15 and U-17 Championships, Indian boxers won 43 medals and secured second place overall.
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced that the 4th Sub-Junior Under-15 Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships is scheduled to take place from August 7 to 13 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The championship will feature more than 700 young boxers, including 400 boys and 300 girls aged 13–14 years, competing in 15 weight categories. In the recent Asian U-15 and U-17 Championships, Indian boxers won 43 medals and secured second place overall.
12. Which country is the host of Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025?
[A] Thailand
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Vietnam
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Vietnam
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
For the first time, India will host the biggest international winter sports event. The Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 will be held from 20 to 23 August 2025. The venue is Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun. More than 11 Asian countries including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and India will take part. Athletes will compete in 9 events, from the 222-metre sprint to the 5000-metre relay.
For the first time, India will host the biggest international winter sports event. The Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 will be held from 20 to 23 August 2025. The venue is Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun. More than 11 Asian countries including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and India will take part. Athletes will compete in 9 events, from the 222-metre sprint to the 5000-metre relay.
13. What is the central theme of National Sports Day 2025?
[A] Fit India for All
[B] Healthy India, Happy India
[C] Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main
[D] Sports for Life
[B] Healthy India, Happy India
[C] Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main
[D] Sports for Life
Correct Answer: C [Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main]
Notes:
National Sports Day 2025 is celebrated in India from August 29 to 31 under the Fit India Mission, led by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The event honours hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary. Celebrations follow the theme “Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main”, promoting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity to fight lifestyle diseases. The programme promotes Olympic values: Excellence, Friendship, Respect, and Paralympic values: Courage, Determination, Inspiration, Equality.
National Sports Day 2025 is celebrated in India from August 29 to 31 under the Fit India Mission, led by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The event honours hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary. Celebrations follow the theme “Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main”, promoting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity to fight lifestyle diseases. The programme promotes Olympic values: Excellence, Friendship, Respect, and Paralympic values: Courage, Determination, Inspiration, Equality.
14. Which country is the host of World Boxing Championships 2025?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] United Kingdom
[B] China
[C] India
[D] United Kingdom
Correct Answer: D [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The World Boxing Championships 2025 began on 4 September 2025 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. India has sent a 20-member contingent for the Championships. Women’s team core includes two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani. Men’s team led by Sumit Kundu, returning after injury, along with 2021 World Youth champion Sachin Siwach and Harsh Choudhary. Promising male debutants include Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Hitesh Gulia, and Abhinash Jamwal. French women’s team barred from participation for missing deadline to submit gender test results. India aims for strong performance with experienced and young boxers in the Championships.
The World Boxing Championships 2025 began on 4 September 2025 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. India has sent a 20-member contingent for the Championships. Women’s team core includes two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani. Men’s team led by Sumit Kundu, returning after injury, along with 2021 World Youth champion Sachin Siwach and Harsh Choudhary. Promising male debutants include Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Hitesh Gulia, and Abhinash Jamwal. French women’s team barred from participation for missing deadline to submit gender test results. India aims for strong performance with experienced and young boxers in the Championships.
15. Samuel Umtiti, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Badminton
[C] Football
[D] Boxing
[B] Badminton
[C] Football
[D] Boxing
Correct Answer: C [Football]
Notes:
Former France Footballer Samuel Umtiti, a 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, announced his retirement on 16 September 2025 at age 31. He began his professional career at Lyon, after moving from Cameroon to France. Umtiti joined Barcelona in 2016, winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies. He scored the winning goal in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, helping France lift the trophy. He is the fifth 2018 World Cup winner to retire, after Raphael Varane, Blaise Matuidi, Adil Rami, and Steve Mandanda.
Former France Footballer Samuel Umtiti, a 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, announced his retirement on 16 September 2025 at age 31. He began his professional career at Lyon, after moving from Cameroon to France. Umtiti joined Barcelona in 2016, winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies. He scored the winning goal in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, helping France lift the trophy. He is the fifth 2018 World Cup winner to retire, after Raphael Varane, Blaise Matuidi, Adil Rami, and Steve Mandanda.
16. Which Indian city is the host of World Para Athletics Championships 2025?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] New Delhi
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] New Delhi
Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
From September 27 to October 5, 2025, New Delhi is hosting the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time. The venue is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with over 1,000 athletes from 100+ nations. This marks India’s debut as host and one of the largest para-sport events in the country. The Championships are the biggest para-athletics competition after the Paralympic Games. Events include sprints, relays, long-distance races, jumps, throws, and other track and field disciplines. India’s medal tally has improved from 2 silvers at Doha 2015 to 17 medals at Kobe 2024.
From September 27 to October 5, 2025, New Delhi is hosting the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time. The venue is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with over 1,000 athletes from 100+ nations. This marks India’s debut as host and one of the largest para-sport events in the country. The Championships are the biggest para-athletics competition after the Paralympic Games. Events include sprints, relays, long-distance races, jumps, throws, and other track and field disciplines. India’s medal tally has improved from 2 silvers at Doha 2015 to 17 medals at Kobe 2024.
17. Which country topped the medal tally at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup held in New Delhi?
[A] India
[B] Cyprus
[C] Finland
[D] Iran
[B] Cyprus
[C] Finland
[D] Iran
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India topped the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Junior World Cup 2025 medals table with 8 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze. The ISSF Junior World Cup was held in New Delhi from 24 September to 2 October 2025. Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) was second with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze. Italy was third with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. Other medal-winning countries included Czechia, Croatia, Spain, Finland, Cyprus, and Iran. The event highlighted India’s strong performance in shooting at junior level.
India topped the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Junior World Cup 2025 medals table with 8 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze. The ISSF Junior World Cup was held in New Delhi from 24 September to 2 October 2025. Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) was second with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze. Italy was third with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. Other medal-winning countries included Czechia, Croatia, Spain, Finland, Cyprus, and Iran. The event highlighted India’s strong performance in shooting at junior level.
18. Who has become the first Indian to win a medal at the Judo Junior World Championships 2025?
[A] Sushila Devi
[B] Linthoi Chanambam
[C] Renu Bala
[D] Sushila Morang
[B] Linthoi Chanambam
[C] Renu Bala
[D] Sushila Morang
Correct Answer: B [Linthoi Chanambam]
Notes:
Judo player Linthoi Chanambam made history by winning India’s first-ever medal at the Judo Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru in 2025. She is 19 years old and competed in the women’s 63 kilogram category. Chanambam won the bronze medal by defeating Joni Geilen from the Netherlands. Earlier, she lost her final Group D match to So Morichika of Japan. This achievement marks a historic moment for Indian Judo on the world stage.
Judo player Linthoi Chanambam made history by winning India’s first-ever medal at the Judo Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru in 2025. She is 19 years old and competed in the women’s 63 kilogram category. Chanambam won the bronze medal by defeating Joni Geilen from the Netherlands. Earlier, she lost her final Group D match to So Morichika of Japan. This achievement marks a historic moment for Indian Judo on the world stage.
19. Which country won gold medals in both Under-18 Boys’ and Under-18 Girls’ Kabaddi events at the 2025 Asian Youth Games?
[A] Iran
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Recently, India achieved a kabaddi double gold at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Both Under-18 boys’ and girls’ teams remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The girls’ team defeated Iran 75-21 in the final — the biggest victory margin in a Youth Games kabaddi final since 2013. Raider Neha Patel scored 28 points, and defender Riya Singh led a strong defence. India’s girls scored 312 points and conceded only 89 in five matches. The boys’ team beat Iran 35-32 in a close final at Isa Sports City, Riffa. The clean sweep reaffirmed India’s dominance as Asia’s youth kabaddi powerhouse and boosted its overall medal tally.
Recently, India achieved a kabaddi double gold at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Both Under-18 boys’ and girls’ teams remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The girls’ team defeated Iran 75-21 in the final — the biggest victory margin in a Youth Games kabaddi final since 2013. Raider Neha Patel scored 28 points, and defender Riya Singh led a strong defence. India’s girls scored 312 points and conceded only 89 in five matches. The boys’ team beat Iran 35-32 in a close final at Isa Sports City, Riffa. The clean sweep reaffirmed India’s dominance as Asia’s youth kabaddi powerhouse and boosted its overall medal tally.
20. India won ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating which country in the final?
[A] Australia
[B] England
[C] New Zealand
[D] South Africa
[B] England
[C] New Zealand
[D] South Africa
Correct Answer: D [South Africa]
Notes:
On 2nd November 2025, India’s Women’s Cricket Team won its first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was held from September 30 to November 2, 2025. Shefali Verma (21 years) was named Player of the Match. Deepti Sharma became Player of the Tournament.
On 2nd November 2025, India’s Women’s Cricket Team won its first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was held from September 30 to November 2, 2025. Shefali Verma (21 years) was named Player of the Match. Deepti Sharma became Player of the Tournament.
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