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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
21. Who won the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Champion?
[A] Javokhir Sindarov
[B] Andrey Esipenko
[C] Frederik Svane
[D] Daniil Dubov
[B] Andrey Esipenko
[C] Frederik Svane
[D] Daniil Dubov
Correct Answer: A [Javokhir Sindarov]
Notes:
Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov was crowned 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup Champion, becoming the youngest FIDE World Cup Champion. The tournament in Goa started on 1 November 2025 with 206 players and ended with Sindarov vs Chinese Number 1 Wei Yi. After two classical draws, the final went into tiebreaks, showcasing their rapid and blitz skills. Andrey Esipenko secured third place and qualification to the FIDE Candidates Tournament with a 2–0 victory over Nodirbek Yakubboev.
Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov was crowned 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup Champion, becoming the youngest FIDE World Cup Champion. The tournament in Goa started on 1 November 2025 with 206 players and ended with Sindarov vs Chinese Number 1 Wei Yi. After two classical draws, the final went into tiebreaks, showcasing their rapid and blitz skills. Andrey Esipenko secured third place and qualification to the FIDE Candidates Tournament with a 2–0 victory over Nodirbek Yakubboev.
22. India won which medal in hockey at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: B [Silver medal]
Notes:
India won the silver medal in hockey at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia. Belgium defeated India 1-0, with Thibeau Stockbroekx scoring the only goal. This was Belgium’s first trophy in their second appearance at the tournament. India returned after a six-year gap and finished as runners-up for the second consecutive time, having lost the 2019 final to Republic of Korea. India, with five titles, remains the second-most successful team, after Australia who have 10 wins.
India won the silver medal in hockey at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia. Belgium defeated India 1-0, with Thibeau Stockbroekx scoring the only goal. This was Belgium’s first trophy in their second appearance at the tournament. India returned after a six-year gap and finished as runners-up for the second consecutive time, having lost the 2019 final to Republic of Korea. India, with five titles, remains the second-most successful team, after Australia who have 10 wins.
23. Which country won the Squash World Cup title 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Australia
[D] Egypt
[B] China
[C] Australia
[D] Egypt
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India won its first-ever Squash World Cup title in 2025 by defeating top seeds Hong Kong China at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai. India improved from a bronze medal in the 2023 edition to gold in 2025. The Indian team, seeded second, did not lose a single match throughout the tournament. India became the fourth nation after Australia, England, and Egypt to win the Squash World Cup. Squash will debut at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028.
India won its first-ever Squash World Cup title in 2025 by defeating top seeds Hong Kong China at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai. India improved from a bronze medal in the 2023 edition to gold in 2025. The Indian team, seeded second, did not lose a single match throughout the tournament. India became the fourth nation after Australia, England, and Egypt to win the Squash World Cup. Squash will debut at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028.
24. Which badminton player has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term?
[A] Jwala Gutta
[B] PV Sindhu
[C] Saina Nehwal
[D] Tanvi Sharma
[B] PV Sindhu
[C] Saina Nehwal
[D] Tanvi Sharma
Correct Answer: B [PV Sindhu]
Notes:
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term. As Chair, she will also serve as a member of the Badminton World Federation Council, giving players a direct voice in global badminton governance. Greysia Polii, a Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist, served on the Athletes’ Commission from 2021 to 2025 and retired in 2022. PV Sindhu will lead India at the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China.
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term. As Chair, she will also serve as a member of the Badminton World Federation Council, giving players a direct voice in global badminton governance. Greysia Polii, a Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist, served on the Athletes’ Commission from 2021 to 2025 and retired in 2022. PV Sindhu will lead India at the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China.
25. Which Indian male chess player won the bronze medal at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha?
[A] Vidit Gujrathi
[B] Arjun Erigaisi
[C] Gukesh D
[D] Praggnanandhaa R
[B] Arjun Erigaisi
[C] Gukesh D
[D] Praggnanandhaa R
Correct Answer: B [Arjun Erigaisi]
Notes:
Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy won bronze medal at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Arjun Erigaisi scored 9.5 points in the open section, finishing just behind world champion Magnus Carlsen. He became the second Indian male, after Viswanathan Anand, to podium at a World Rapid Championship. In the women’s section, Koneru Humpy scored 8.5 points, tied with Zhu Jiner (China) and Aleksandra Goryachkina (Russia). Humpy has previously won gold at the World Rapid Championship in 2019 and 2024.
Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy won bronze medal at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Arjun Erigaisi scored 9.5 points in the open section, finishing just behind world champion Magnus Carlsen. He became the second Indian male, after Viswanathan Anand, to podium at a World Rapid Championship. In the women’s section, Koneru Humpy scored 8.5 points, tied with Zhu Jiner (China) and Aleksandra Goryachkina (Russia). Humpy has previously won gold at the World Rapid Championship in 2019 and 2024.
26. Who won the women’s trap gold medal at the National Shooting Championship held at Dr Karni Singh Range, Delhi?
[A] Kirti Gupta
[B] Pragati Dubey
[C] Neeru Dhanda
[D] Rahi Sarnobat
[B] Pragati Dubey
[C] Neeru Dhanda
[D] Rahi Sarnobat
Correct Answer: C [Neeru Dhanda]
Notes:
In the National Shooting Championship held at Dr. Karni Singh Range in Delhi, Neeru Dhanda, an Asian Championships gold medallist, won the women’s trap gold medal. Kirti Gupta from Delhi secured the silver medal, while Pragati Dubey from Madhya Pradesh claimed the bronze medal in the women’s trap event. In the junior men’s trap individual event, Aryavansh Tyagi won the gold medal, Keshav Chauhan secured silver, and Zuhair Khan took bronze. The women’s trap team event was won by Madhya Pradesh, with Delhi finishing second and Punjab taking third place. In the junior men’s trap team event, Haryana claimed the gold medal, Gujarat won silver, and Rajasthan secured bronze. The junior women’s trap team event saw Delhi winning gold, Tamil Nadu finishing second, and Rajasthan taking the bronze medal.
In the National Shooting Championship held at Dr. Karni Singh Range in Delhi, Neeru Dhanda, an Asian Championships gold medallist, won the women’s trap gold medal. Kirti Gupta from Delhi secured the silver medal, while Pragati Dubey from Madhya Pradesh claimed the bronze medal in the women’s trap event. In the junior men’s trap individual event, Aryavansh Tyagi won the gold medal, Keshav Chauhan secured silver, and Zuhair Khan took bronze. The women’s trap team event was won by Madhya Pradesh, with Delhi finishing second and Punjab taking third place. In the junior men’s trap team event, Haryana claimed the gold medal, Gujarat won silver, and Rajasthan secured bronze. The junior women’s trap team event saw Delhi winning gold, Tamil Nadu finishing second, and Rajasthan taking the bronze medal.
27. Which state/UT is the host of 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026?
[A] Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: A [Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]
Notes:
The 2nd Khelo India Beach Games officially began on 5th January 2026 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu. More than 2,100 athletes are participating across eight different sports in the event. The games are being organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations. The event will be held from 5th to 10th January 2026. There are six medal sports: Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Beach Sepak Takraw, Beach Kabaddi, Pencak Silat, and Open Water Swimming. Two events, Mallakhamb and Tug of War, are included as non-medal events.
The 2nd Khelo India Beach Games officially began on 5th January 2026 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu. More than 2,100 athletes are participating across eight different sports in the event. The games are being organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations. The event will be held from 5th to 10th January 2026. There are six medal sports: Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Beach Sepak Takraw, Beach Kabaddi, Pencak Silat, and Open Water Swimming. Two events, Mallakhamb and Tug of War, are included as non-medal events.
28. Which state is the host of 69th National School Games 2026?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
The 69th National School Games started in Punjab on 6th January at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The games feature young athletes from across India, competing in Judo (Under-14 boys & girls), Taekwondo (Under-14 girls), and Gatka (Under-19 boys & girls). Teams from various States and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, and North East regions, are participating. Around 1,000 sports persons are taking part in the event. The Games will conclude on 11th January 2026.
The 69th National School Games started in Punjab on 6th January at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The games feature young athletes from across India, competing in Judo (Under-14 boys & girls), Taekwondo (Under-14 girls), and Gatka (Under-19 boys & girls). Teams from various States and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, and North East regions, are participating. Around 1,000 sports persons are taking part in the event. The Games will conclude on 11th January 2026.
29. Which organization launched the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP)?
[A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[B] Indian Olympic Association
[C] Sports Authority of India
[D] None of the Above
[B] Indian Olympic Association
[C] Sports Authority of India
[D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: B [Indian Olympic Association]
Notes:
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and reactivated the National Olympic Academy (NOA) to strengthen India’s Olympic movement. The decisions were approved in January meetings held in Ahmedabad. NOEDP is a national framework for structured Olympic education and development across all levels of sport. It will be implemented with National Sports Federations (NSFs) and State Olympic Associations (SOAs). The NOA will serve as the central institution for Olympic education, research, and athlete development. It will support athletes in education, leadership, values, and career transition.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and reactivated the National Olympic Academy (NOA) to strengthen India’s Olympic movement. The decisions were approved in January meetings held in Ahmedabad. NOEDP is a national framework for structured Olympic education and development across all levels of sport. It will be implemented with National Sports Federations (NSFs) and State Olympic Associations (SOAs). The NOA will serve as the central institution for Olympic education, research, and athlete development. It will support athletes in education, leadership, values, and career transition.
30. Michael Nobbs, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Football
[C] Wrestling
[D] Basketball
[B] Football
[C] Wrestling
[D] Basketball
Correct Answer: A [Hockey]
Notes:
Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs has passed away today after a prolonged illness at the age of 72. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985. Nobbs played in the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He coached the Indian men’s hockey team at the 2012 London Olympics, taking over in 2011 after India failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Games. Apart from India, he also coached the Japanese national hockey team.
Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs has passed away today after a prolonged illness at the age of 72. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985. Nobbs played in the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He coached the Indian men’s hockey team at the 2012 London Olympics, taking over in 2011 after India failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Games. Apart from India, he also coached the Japanese national hockey team.
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