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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
11. B. Sumeeth Reddy, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: C [Badminton]
Notes:
B Sumeeth Reddy announced his retirement from professional badminton to focus on coaching. He was part of India’s silver medal-winning squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In men’s doubles, he partnered with Manu Attri, reaching a career-high world ranking of 17. He won gold at the 2016 South Asian Games and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His achievements include titles at the 2015 Mexico City Grand Prix and 2016 Canada Open. In mixed doubles, he partnered with top Indian players, finishing runner-up at the 2017 Syed Modi International.
B Sumeeth Reddy announced his retirement from professional badminton to focus on coaching. He was part of India’s silver medal-winning squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In men’s doubles, he partnered with Manu Attri, reaching a career-high world ranking of 17. He won gold at the 2016 South Asian Games and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His achievements include titles at the 2015 Mexico City Grand Prix and 2016 Canada Open. In mixed doubles, he partnered with top Indian players, finishing runner-up at the 2017 Syed Modi International.
12. Which state’s team won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 title?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Odisha
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Hockey Haryana won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 final by defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Both teams finished the Pool stage with 15 points, but Hockey Haryana had a superior goal difference with 18 goals scored and six conceded.
Hockey Haryana won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 final by defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Both teams finished the Pool stage with 15 points, but Hockey Haryana had a superior goal difference with 18 goals scored and six conceded.
13. What is the position of India in the medal tally at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
Correct Answer: D [Fourth]
Notes:
The Indian archery team won four medals at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 held in Auburndale, Florida, United States of America from 8 to 13 April 2025. India secured one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal tally behind Mexico, China, and the United States of America (USA). Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the gold medal in the Compound mixed team event by defeating Chinese Taipei’s I-Jou Huang and Chieh-Lun Chen. The Indian men’s Recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Atanu Das won silver after losing to China. Dhiraj Bommadevara also won bronze in Men’s Recurve by defeating Spain’s Andres Temino. Rishabh Yadav, Abhishek Verma, and Ojas Deotale won bronze in Men’s Compound team event.
The Indian archery team won four medals at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 held in Auburndale, Florida, United States of America from 8 to 13 April 2025. India secured one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal tally behind Mexico, China, and the United States of America (USA). Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the gold medal in the Compound mixed team event by defeating Chinese Taipei’s I-Jou Huang and Chieh-Lun Chen. The Indian men’s Recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Atanu Das won silver after losing to China. Dhiraj Bommadevara also won bronze in Men’s Recurve by defeating Spain’s Andres Temino. Rishabh Yadav, Abhishek Verma, and Ojas Deotale won bronze in Men’s Compound team event.
14. Where was the 6th Asian Under-18 (U18) Athletics Championship 2025 held?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] India
[D] Thailand
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] India
[D] Thailand
Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Indian athletes won 11 medals at the 6th Asian Under-18 (U18) Athletics Championship 2025 held in Saudi Arabia from April 15 to 18. The event was organised by the Asian Athletics Association at Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Sports City. Athletes under 18 years from 31 Asian countries took part in the championship. India won one gold, five silver, and five bronze medals in total. Himanshu won the gold medal in the boys’ javelin throw event. In the previous 5th edition held in 2023 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, India had won 24 medals.
Indian athletes won 11 medals at the 6th Asian Under-18 (U18) Athletics Championship 2025 held in Saudi Arabia from April 15 to 18. The event was organised by the Asian Athletics Association at Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Sports City. Athletes under 18 years from 31 Asian countries took part in the championship. India won one gold, five silver, and five bronze medals in total. Himanshu won the gold medal in the boys’ javelin throw event. In the previous 5th edition held in 2023 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, India had won 24 medals.
15. Which state is the host of Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
[A] Bihar
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games on May 4, 2025, through videoconferencing. The Khelo India Youth Games are being held in Bihar for the first time, from May 4 to 15, across five districts including Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai. More than 8,500 athletes and 1,500 technical staff are participating in 28 sports. Bihar has seen new institutions like the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence and Bihar Sports University set up.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games on May 4, 2025, through videoconferencing. The Khelo India Youth Games are being held in Bihar for the first time, from May 4 to 15, across five districts including Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai. More than 8,500 athletes and 1,500 technical staff are participating in 28 sports. Bihar has seen new institutions like the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence and Bihar Sports University set up.
16. Which country won the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup 2025?
[A] Japan
[B] Vietnam
[C] China
[D] India
[B] Vietnam
[C] China
[D] India
Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China won the Sudirman Cup 2025, claiming their 14th title and showing their strength in international badminton. The Sudirman Cup is the World Mixed Team Badminton Championship, organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). China has now won 14 out of 18 editions, proving their long-standing dominance in the sport. The tournament was first held in 1989 and China has reached the finals 16 times in a row. South Korea, the second most successful team, has won only 4 titles. An Seyoung won her match in the final, but South Korea still lost to China in the overall tie.
China won the Sudirman Cup 2025, claiming their 14th title and showing their strength in international badminton. The Sudirman Cup is the World Mixed Team Badminton Championship, organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). China has now won 14 out of 18 editions, proving their long-standing dominance in the sport. The tournament was first held in 1989 and China has reached the finals 16 times in a row. South Korea, the second most successful team, has won only 4 titles. An Seyoung won her match in the final, but South Korea still lost to China in the overall tie.
17. Which city is the venue of World Squash Championships 2024-2025?
[A] Chicago, USA
[B] Paris, France
[C] London, UK
[D] New Delhi, India
[B] Paris, France
[C] London, UK
[D] New Delhi, India
Correct Answer: A [Chicago, USA]
Notes:
India’s Anahat Singh will compete in the upcoming World Squash Championships 2024-2025. The World Squash Championships 2024-2025 started in Chicago, United States of America, from 9 May. The 2025 edition of the World Squash Championship runs from May 9 to 17. Anahat is only 17 years old and is emerging as one of India’s top squash players. She won two bronze medals at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games in the People’s Republic of China.
India’s Anahat Singh will compete in the upcoming World Squash Championships 2024-2025. The World Squash Championships 2024-2025 started in Chicago, United States of America, from 9 May. The 2025 edition of the World Squash Championship runs from May 9 to 17. Anahat is only 17 years old and is emerging as one of India’s top squash players. She won two bronze medals at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games in the People’s Republic of China.
18. L.R. Srihari, who recently became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster (GM), belongs to which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Recently, L.R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu became India’s 86th Grandmaster (GM) in chess. He crossed the required 2500 Elo rating in May 2023 at the Dubai Open. He earned his first Grandmaster norm at the Sixdays Budapest Grandmaster Round-Robin in August 2023, and the second at the 2023 Qatar Masters. After nearly a year and nine tournaments, he finally achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm at the ongoing Asian Individual Championships in Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi.
Recently, L.R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu became India’s 86th Grandmaster (GM) in chess. He crossed the required 2500 Elo rating in May 2023 at the Dubai Open. He earned his first Grandmaster norm at the Sixdays Budapest Grandmaster Round-Robin in August 2023, and the second at the 2023 Qatar Masters. After nearly a year and nine tournaments, he finally achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm at the ongoing Asian Individual Championships in Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi.
19. Pepe Reina, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Basketball
[B] Badminton
[C] Boxing
[D] Football
[B] Badminton
[C] Boxing
[D] Football
Correct Answer: D [Football]
Notes:
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has officially retired from professional football at the age of 42. He began his career at FC Barcelona in 2000 and later helped Villarreal qualify for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League. His most memorable spell was at Liverpool, where he played 394 matches, won the Football Association (FA) Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and received the Premier League Golden Glove three times. He made nearly 1,000 professional appearances and kept over 300 clean sheets in his 26-year career. Internationally, Reina earned 36 caps for Spain, winning the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2010 and UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012.
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has officially retired from professional football at the age of 42. He began his career at FC Barcelona in 2000 and later helped Villarreal qualify for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League. His most memorable spell was at Liverpool, where he played 394 matches, won the Football Association (FA) Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and received the Premier League Golden Glove three times. He made nearly 1,000 professional appearances and kept over 300 clean sheets in his 26-year career. Internationally, Reina earned 36 caps for Spain, winning the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2010 and UEFA European Championships in 2008 and 2012.
20. Which country topped the medal tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India topped the medal table at the first Junior International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 held in Suhl, Germany. India won 3 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals, finishing ahead of the People’s Republic of China. The Suhl meet started on May 19 and was the first Junior ISSF World Cup of 2025. A total of 638 athletes from 59 countries participated in the event. The next Junior ISSF World Cup will be held in New Delhi from September 24 to October 2, 2025.
India topped the medal table at the first Junior International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 held in Suhl, Germany. India won 3 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals, finishing ahead of the People’s Republic of China. The Suhl meet started on May 19 and was the first Junior ISSF World Cup of 2025. A total of 638 athletes from 59 countries participated in the event. The next Junior ISSF World Cup will be held in New Delhi from September 24 to October 2, 2025.
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