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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
21. Who won the men’s singles title at the United States (US) Open Tennis Championships 2025?
[A] Jannik Sinner
[B] Carlos Alcaraz
[C] Alexander Zverev
[D] Daniil Medvedev
[B] Carlos Alcaraz
[C] Alexander Zverev
[D] Daniil Medvedev
Correct Answer: B [Carlos Alcaraz]
Notes:
Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title at the United States (US) Open Tennis Championships 2025, also called the US Open 2025, by defeating Jannik Sinner 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. This is his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title overall. With six Majors, Alcaraz now equals Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg’s record. Jannik Sinner, the top seed and defending champion, lost his fifth consecutive Grand Slam final. With this win, Alcaraz regains the World No. 1 ranking.
Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title at the United States (US) Open Tennis Championships 2025, also called the US Open 2025, by defeating Jannik Sinner 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. This is his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title overall. With six Majors, Alcaraz now equals Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg’s record. Jannik Sinner, the top seed and defending champion, lost his fifth consecutive Grand Slam final. With this win, Alcaraz regains the World No. 1 ranking.
22. Which Indian woman chess player won the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament 2025?
[A] Koneru Humpy
[B] Divya Deshmukh
[C] Harika Dronavalli
[D] Vaishali Rameshbabu
[B] Divya Deshmukh
[C] Harika Dronavalli
[D] Vaishali Rameshbabu
Correct Answer: D [Vaishali Rameshbabu]
Notes:
Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Grand Swiss Chess tournament for the second time in a row in Uzbekistan. She secured victory with a final-round draw against former Women’s World Champion Tan Zhongyi. The 24-year-old Indian Grandmaster finished with 8 points from 11 rounds. With this win, she gained direct entry into the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Vaishali became the third Indian woman to qualify for the 2026 Candidates, after Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh. In the previous edition, India had swept both men’s and women’s titles, with Vidit Gujrathi winning the men’s event.
Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Grand Swiss Chess tournament for the second time in a row in Uzbekistan. She secured victory with a final-round draw against former Women’s World Champion Tan Zhongyi. The 24-year-old Indian Grandmaster finished with 8 points from 11 rounds. With this win, she gained direct entry into the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Vaishali became the third Indian woman to qualify for the 2026 Candidates, after Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh. In the previous edition, India had swept both men’s and women’s titles, with Vidit Gujrathi winning the men’s event.
23. Which state won the 30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2025?
[A] Manipur
[B] West Bengal
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Jharkhand
[B] West Bengal
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Jharkhand
Correct Answer: A [Manipur]
Notes:
Manipur won the 30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2025 by defeating West Bengal 1–0 in the final. The match was held at Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. With this victory, Manipur successfully defended its title and lifted the trophy for a record 23rd time. The winning goal was scored by Lynda Kom Serto in the 93rd minute, sealing a dramatic finish. This win continues Manipur’s dominance in Indian women’s football, showcasing their consistent excellence and strong sporting culture.
Manipur won the 30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2025 by defeating West Bengal 1–0 in the final. The match was held at Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. With this victory, Manipur successfully defended its title and lifted the trophy for a record 23rd time. The winning goal was scored by Lynda Kom Serto in the 93rd minute, sealing a dramatic finish. This win continues Manipur’s dominance in Indian women’s football, showcasing their consistent excellence and strong sporting culture.
24. 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.
25. Who has been named torchbearer for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
[A] Saina Nehwal
[B] Abhinav Bindra
[C] Neeraj Chopra
[D] PV Sindhu
[B] Abhinav Bindra
[C] Neeraj Chopra
[D] PV Sindhu
Correct Answer: B [Abhinav Bindra]
Notes:
Abhinav Bindra, Olympic gold medallist, has been chosen as a torch-bearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to February 22, 2026. Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold in the 10m air-rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 2026 Games will feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines, increasing by seven events and one discipline from Beijing 2022. The Olympic Torch Relay symbolises unity, inspiration, and the Olympic spirit globally.
Abhinav Bindra, Olympic gold medallist, has been chosen as a torch-bearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to February 22, 2026. Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold in the 10m air-rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 2026 Games will feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines, increasing by seven events and one discipline from Beijing 2022. The Olympic Torch Relay symbolises unity, inspiration, and the Olympic spirit globally.
26. 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.
27. Raahul VS, who became India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster in November 2025, belongs to which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
In November 2025, Raahul VS, a 21-year-old from Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), became India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster (GM). He won the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championship in the Philippines with a round to spare, crossing the 2500 FIDE rating required for the GM title. Raahul VS became TN’s 36th GM and India’s second GM within a week, after Ilamparthi AR earned the title on October 30, 2025. The championship was held from November 2 to 10, 2025.
In November 2025, Raahul VS, a 21-year-old from Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), became India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster (GM). He won the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championship in the Philippines with a round to spare, crossing the 2500 FIDE rating required for the GM title. Raahul VS became TN’s 36th GM and India’s second GM within a week, after Ilamparthi AR earned the title on October 30, 2025. The championship was held from November 2 to 10, 2025.
28. Which country is the host of 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship?
[A] United Arab Emirates
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: A [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
In November 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the bid to host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Khorfakkan. The announcement was made at the Asian Archery Federation Congress in Dhaka, Bangladesh, held alongside the ongoing continental championship. The UAE’s bid secured the majority of votes over several Asian countries due to its advanced sports infrastructure and strong organisational capabilities. The event will be organised by the UAE Archery Federation, supported by the Ministry of Sports.
In November 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the bid to host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Khorfakkan. The announcement was made at the Asian Archery Federation Congress in Dhaka, Bangladesh, held alongside the ongoing continental championship. The UAE’s bid secured the majority of votes over several Asian countries due to its advanced sports infrastructure and strong organisational capabilities. The event will be organised by the UAE Archery Federation, supported by the Ministry of Sports.
29. Which country won Blind T20 women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
[A] Nepal
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Pakistan
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India recently won the inaugural T20 Blind Women’s World Cup 2025 by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final at the P Sara Oval, Colombo. Nepal scored 114/5, and India successfully chased 117/3 in just 12 overs, showing complete dominance with Nepal hitting only one boundary. Phula Saren was the top scorer for India with 44 not out, guiding the team to victory. India entered the final after defeating Australia in the first semifinal, while Nepal beat Pakistan in the second semifinal.
India recently won the inaugural T20 Blind Women’s World Cup 2025 by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final at the P Sara Oval, Colombo. Nepal scored 114/5, and India successfully chased 117/3 in just 12 overs, showing complete dominance with Nepal hitting only one boundary. Phula Saren was the top scorer for India with 44 not out, guiding the team to victory. India entered the final after defeating Australia in the first semifinal, while Nepal beat Pakistan in the second semifinal.
30. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Kabaddi
[D] Hockey
[B] Football
[C] Kabaddi
[D] Hockey
Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
India’s top men’s T20 domestic cricket tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, started from 27 November. It was started in 2007. A total of 38 teams participated in 2025. It is a Twenty20 championship organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament is named after former Indian Test cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali.
India’s top men’s T20 domestic cricket tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, started from 27 November. It was started in 2007. A total of 38 teams participated in 2025. It is a Twenty20 championship organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament is named after former Indian Test cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali.
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