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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
31. Manu Bhaker won which medal at the 68th National Shooting Championship 2025?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: A [Gold]
Notes:
Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar won gold medals at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi. Manu Bhaker won in the Senior Women’s 25m Sports Pistol event. She scored 36 in the final, finishing 4 hits ahead of Divya T.S. (Karnataka), who won silver; Anjali Choudhary won bronze. Simranpreet Kaur Brar won the Junior Women’s 25m Sports Pistol event. She shot 39 in the final to secure the gold medal, continuing her impressive performance streak.
Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar won gold medals at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi. Manu Bhaker won in the Senior Women’s 25m Sports Pistol event. She scored 36 in the final, finishing 4 hits ahead of Divya T.S. (Karnataka), who won silver; Anjali Choudhary won bronze. Simranpreet Kaur Brar won the Junior Women’s 25m Sports Pistol event. She shot 39 in the final to secure the gold medal, continuing her impressive performance streak.
32. Which state is the host of Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026?
[A] Odisha
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) logo, theme song, and mascot were unveiled at Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The Games are scheduled from 14 February 2026. Chhattisgarh is the first state to host these Games. Morveer is the official mascot of the inaugural edition. The mascot ‘Morveer’ combines ‘Mor’ (mine/our own) and ‘Veer’ (courage/valour), symbolising tribal pride and spirit. The Games are organised jointly by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations, and Chhattisgarh state committee.
The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) logo, theme song, and mascot were unveiled at Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The Games are scheduled from 14 February 2026. Chhattisgarh is the first state to host these Games. Morveer is the official mascot of the inaugural edition. The mascot ‘Morveer’ combines ‘Mor’ (mine/our own) and ‘Veer’ (courage/valour), symbolising tribal pride and spirit. The Games are organised jointly by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations, and Chhattisgarh state committee.
33. Which Indian Chess players won the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 Season 3 title?
[A] Viswanathan Anand and Vidit Gujrathi
[B] R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri
[C] Pentala Harikrishna and Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Nihal Sarin and D Gukesh
[B] R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri
[C] Pentala Harikrishna and Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Nihal Sarin and D Gukesh
Correct Answer: B [R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri]
Notes:
Alpine SG Pipers, led by Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, won the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 Season 3 title in Mumbai. They defeated defending champions Triveni Continental Kings in the finals, winning 4–2 in the first match and 4.5–1.5 in the second to secure their maiden GCL title.
Alpine SG Pipers, led by Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, won the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 Season 3 title in Mumbai. They defeated defending champions Triveni Continental Kings in the finals, winning 4–2 in the first match and 4.5–1.5 in the second to secure their maiden GCL title.
34. Who has been appointed as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team?
[A] Rajinder Singh
[B] Sjoerd Marijne
[C] Harendra Singh
[D] Michael Nobbs
[B] Sjoerd Marijne
[C] Harendra Singh
[D] Michael Nobbs
Correct Answer: B [Sjoerd Marijne]
Notes:
Sjoerd Marijne has been appointed as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, announced by Hockey India. The Dutch coach previously led India to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, India’s second Olympic appearance in over 36 years. His first major assignment will be the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, from 8th to 14th March 2026.
Sjoerd Marijne has been appointed as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, announced by Hockey India. The Dutch coach previously led India to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, India’s second Olympic appearance in over 36 years. His first major assignment will be the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, from 8th to 14th March 2026.
35. Manoj Kothari, who recently passed away, was associated with which sport?
[A] Chess
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Billiards
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Billiards
Correct Answer: D [Billiards]
Notes:
Former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari passed away at 67 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu due to a massive cardiac arrest. Kothari won the World Billiards Championship in 1990. He was a 16-time State Champion in his career. In 2005, he received the Dhyan Chand Award, India’s highest lifetime achievement award in sports. In 2025, he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India.
Former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari passed away at 67 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu due to a massive cardiac arrest. Kothari won the World Billiards Championship in 1990. He was a 16-time State Champion in his career. In 2005, he received the Dhyan Chand Award, India’s highest lifetime achievement award in sports. In 2025, he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India.
36. Indian middle-distance runner Jinson Johnson, who recently announced his retirement, belongs to which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
National record-holder and Asian Games gold-winning Indian middle-distance runner Jinson Johnson announced his retirement at age 34. He is from Kerala and specializes in 800 metres and 1500 metres events. His career highlight was winning the 1500 metres gold at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games with a time of 3:44.72 minutes. He also won a silver medal in the 800 metres at the same Asian Games. In 2018, Johnson broke Sriram Singh’s 42-year-old men’s 800 metres national record at the National Inter-State Championship in Guwahati with 1:45.65 minutes.
National record-holder and Asian Games gold-winning Indian middle-distance runner Jinson Johnson announced his retirement at age 34. He is from Kerala and specializes in 800 metres and 1500 metres events. His career highlight was winning the 1500 metres gold at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games with a time of 3:44.72 minutes. He also won a silver medal in the 800 metres at the same Asian Games. In 2018, Johnson broke Sriram Singh’s 42-year-old men’s 800 metres national record at the National Inter-State Championship in Guwahati with 1:45.65 minutes.
37. Who has become India’s 92nd Chess Grandmaster?
[A] Ashish Chawla
[B] Aaryan Varshney
[C] Vikas Sinha
[D] Kush Kapoor
[B] Aaryan Varshney
[C] Vikas Sinha
[D] Kush Kapoor
Correct Answer: B [Aaryan Varshney]
Notes:
Recently, 21-year-old Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster by securing his final norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia. He achieved the Grandmaster (GM) title with a round to spare, adding to India’s growing chess legacy. Aaryan was trained entirely at home by his father, Gaurav Varshney, a physics teacher, without any professional coach. He began serious chess training at age seven, focusing on game analysis and practical play. His first rating was 1261 in 2014, rising above 2300 within four years. He won the National Under-13 Championship in 2018. He earned the International Master (IM) title in 2024 through open tournaments.
Recently, 21-year-old Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster by securing his final norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia. He achieved the Grandmaster (GM) title with a round to spare, adding to India’s growing chess legacy. Aaryan was trained entirely at home by his father, Gaurav Varshney, a physics teacher, without any professional coach. He began serious chess training at age seven, focusing on game analysis and practical play. His first rating was 1261 in 2014, rising above 2300 within four years. He won the National Under-13 Championship in 2018. He earned the International Master (IM) title in 2024 through open tournaments.
38. Which tennis players won the Women’s Doubles title at the Australian Open 2026?
[A] Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai
[B] Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic
[C] Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens
[D] Prarthana Thombare and Mark Philippoussis
[B] Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic
[C] Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens
[D] Prarthana Thombare and Mark Philippoussis
Correct Answer: A [Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai]
Notes:
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai reunited at the Australian Open to win the women’s doubles tennis title. The Belgian–Chinese pair defeated Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 7-6(4), 6-4. This was their ninth Grand Slam doubles title together in just their seventh event as a pair. Mertens now has six Grand Slam titles, including three Australian Opens, while Zhang has three. Mertens secured her 40th week as World Number One in doubles. In mixed doubles, Olivia Gadecki and John Peers defended the Australian Open title, ending a 37-year gap.
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai reunited at the Australian Open to win the women’s doubles tennis title. The Belgian–Chinese pair defeated Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 7-6(4), 6-4. This was their ninth Grand Slam doubles title together in just their seventh event as a pair. Mertens now has six Grand Slam titles, including three Australian Opens, while Zhang has three. Mertens secured her 40th week as World Number One in doubles. In mixed doubles, Olivia Gadecki and John Peers defended the Australian Open title, ending a 37-year gap.
39. Esha Singh won which medal in the women’s individual 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026?
[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: A [Gold medal]
Notes:
Olympian Esha Singh won gold in the women’s individual 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in Delhi. The 21-year-old scored 239.8 in the final, winning her second senior Asian Championship individual gold. Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei won silver, while Yu Ai-Wen claimed bronze. Esha, Manu Bhaker, and Suruchi Singh won team gold in women’s 10 metre air pistol with 1,726 points. Vietnam won team silver and Chinese Taipei took bronze. In men’s 10 metre air pistol, world champion Samrat Rana won bronze.
Olympian Esha Singh won gold in the women’s individual 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in Delhi. The 21-year-old scored 239.8 in the final, winning her second senior Asian Championship individual gold. Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei won silver, while Yu Ai-Wen claimed bronze. Esha, Manu Bhaker, and Suruchi Singh won team gold in women’s 10 metre air pistol with 1,726 points. Vietnam won team silver and Chinese Taipei took bronze. In men’s 10 metre air pistol, world champion Samrat Rana won bronze.
40. Which country is the host of Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC)?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] China
[C] Qatar
[D] Egypt
[B] China
[C] Qatar
[D] Egypt
Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The Esports World Cup Foundation included chess among 16 titles at the first Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2–29 November 2026. The chess event will run from 2–8 November 2026 with 128 players representing nations, maximum two per country. The tournament starts with 16 round-robin groups of eight players, with top four advancing to knockouts.
The Esports World Cup Foundation included chess among 16 titles at the first Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2–29 November 2026. The chess event will run from 2–8 November 2026 with 128 players representing nations, maximum two per country. The tournament starts with 16 round-robin groups of eight players, with top four advancing to knockouts.
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