Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams

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Pankaj Advani, an ace Indian cueist, achieved a historic 28th world title by defeating England’s Robert Hall at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha. This victory marks Advani’s seventh consecutive title, showcasing his dominance in the sport since 2016, despite a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. His exceptional performance included a remarkable unfinished 147 break, highlighting his skill and strategic prowess in billiards.

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Harinder Singh Sodhi, also known as ‘Billy,’ a prominent Indian polo player, passed away at 86 due to age-related issues. Known for his exceptional talent and commitment, Sodhi achieved a rare handicap of plus-five, a highly respected level in polo. He was honored with the Arjuna Award for his contributions to polo.His legacy in Indian polo is celebrated with great admiration and respect.

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Indian tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran, 35, announced his retirement on November 15, 2024. He won a singles bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and peaked at world No. 75 in ATP rankings in 2019. Gunneswaran turned pro in 2010, achieving a singles record of 11–28 and a doubles record of 1-1. His highest doubles ranking was 248, reached in 2018. Competed in all four Grand Slams, with his best performance at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2020. His career highlight includes defeating world No. 18 Nikoloz Basilashvili at the Indian Wells Masters in 2019.

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The 4th National Finswimming Championship 2024 took place in New Delhi with 1500 participants from 26 states and UTs. West Bengal won the team championship with 151 medals (67 gold, 43 silver, 41 bronze). Karnataka was the runner-up with 50 medals (17 gold, 18 silver, 15 bronze). Uttarakhand and Haryana both secured 21 medals, but Uttarakhand placed third due to more gold medals (8 gold, 6 silver, 7 bronze). The event, organized by Underwater Sports Federation of India (USFI) and the Physical Education Foundation of India, highlighted India’s growing finswimming talent.

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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.

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Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup 2024, defeating Slovakia 2-0 in the final. Jasmine Paolini secured the victory by beating Rebecca Sramkova. The Billie Jean King Cup, originally called the Federation Cup, began in 1963 to mark the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The 61st edition of the tournament was held in Malaga, Spain, from 14 to 20 November 2024. The Billie Jean King Cup is the top international team competition in women’s tennis.

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The 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024 was held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim. Organized by the Sikkim Football Association, the tournament featured 16 teams, including four international clubs from Nepal, Bhutan, Dubai, and Malaysia. North East United FC won the championship, emphasizing the tournament’s role in promoting football in the region and strengthening international sports relations.

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The 2024 World Weightlifting Championship has started in Bahrain, showcasing elite weightlifters from across the world. This marks the first time Bahrain hosted the event, having previously hosted the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championship. More than 500 weightlifters, including world and Olympic champions, participating in the championships. Paris 2024 gold medalists like Reeves, Nasar, and Juniansyah are expected to be standout participants in the event.

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The 2024 Guwahati Masters badminton tournament was held at Sarju Sarai Indoor Sports Complex, Guwahati, Assam. Sathish Karunakaran won the men’s singles title, defeating China’s Zhu Xuan Chen 21-17, 21-14 in 44 minutes. Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa defended their women’s doubles title as the top-seeded pair. They secured a straight-sets victory over China’s Li Hua Zhou and Wang Zi Meng, winning 21-18, 21-12 in 43 minutes. Sathish is also the 2023 Odisha Open Super 100 champion.

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Dommaraju Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest chess world champion, surpassing Garry Kasparov’s record. He achieved this by defeating Ding Liren after a three-week battle in Singapore. Gukesh showed exceptional focus, minimal social media use, and meditative concentration during the tournament. Starting chess at 11, his dedication and obsession with becoming No. 1 set him apart. Despite setbacks in the championship, he responded with resilience and readiness to fight. Chess experts, including Susan Polgar, believe Gukesh has not yet reached his peak potential. He joins an elite lineage of chess champions, the youngest ever to do so.