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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
41. Where was the Asian Youth Games 2025 held?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Bahrain
[C] Vietnam
[D] China
[B] Bahrain
[C] Vietnam
[D] China
Correct Answer: B [Bahrain]
Notes:
India achieved its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Manama, Bahrain, with a total of 48 medals- 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. This surpassed India’s previous tallies from 2009 and 2013 editions. 222 Indian athletes participated in the event. The girls’ kabaddi team won India’s first gold medal by defeating Iran. Priteesmita Bhoi set a world youth record in the 44kg clean and jerk to win India’s first individual gold in weightlifting. Khushi earned India’s first medal — a bronze in girls’ kurash, and Ranjana Yadav won silver in the 5000m race walk. The overall performance also served as a qualifier for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, marking a historic milestone for Indian youth sports.
India achieved its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Manama, Bahrain, with a total of 48 medals- 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. This surpassed India’s previous tallies from 2009 and 2013 editions. 222 Indian athletes participated in the event. The girls’ kabaddi team won India’s first gold medal by defeating Iran. Priteesmita Bhoi set a world youth record in the 44kg clean and jerk to win India’s first individual gold in weightlifting. Khushi earned India’s first medal — a bronze in girls’ kurash, and Ranjana Yadav won silver in the 5000m race walk. The overall performance also served as a qualifier for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, marking a historic milestone for Indian youth sports.
42. Where was the 9th T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) inaugurated the 9th T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf on November 3, 2025, in New Delhi. The championship is held from November 3 to 9, featuring 20 teams from across India. The opening ceremony was attended by Delhi minister Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma and other dignitaries. The week-long event is organised under the patronage of the Cyrus Poonawalla Group. It aims to promote inclusivity in sports and showcase the talent of India’s hearing-impaired cricketers on a national platform.
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) inaugurated the 9th T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf on November 3, 2025, in New Delhi. The championship is held from November 3 to 9, featuring 20 teams from across India. The opening ceremony was attended by Delhi minister Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma and other dignitaries. The week-long event is organised under the patronage of the Cyrus Poonawalla Group. It aims to promote inclusivity in sports and showcase the talent of India’s hearing-impaired cricketers on a national platform.
43. 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.
44. Who became the first-ever female racer to win a National Karting Championship 2025?
[A] Arshi Gupta
[B] Radhika Sharma
[C] Anika Singh
[D] Tanya Mehra
[B] Radhika Sharma
[C] Anika Singh
[D] Tanya Mehra
Correct Answer: A [Arshi Gupta]
Notes:
In 2025, nine-year-old Arshi Gupta of Delhi Public School, Faridabad, became the first-ever female to win a National Karting Championship in India. She competed in the Micro Max class (8–12 years) in a mixed grid of boys and girls at the FMSCI National Karting Championship held at Meco Kartopia, Bengaluru. Arshi won both the Pre-Final and Final races, charging from mid-grid in the Pre-Final and converting pole position to victory in the Final. Born on October 18, 2016, she races under Leapfrog Racing and became the youngest national karting champion in the 21-year history of the Indian Rotax series.
In 2025, nine-year-old Arshi Gupta of Delhi Public School, Faridabad, became the first-ever female to win a National Karting Championship in India. She competed in the Micro Max class (8–12 years) in a mixed grid of boys and girls at the FMSCI National Karting Championship held at Meco Kartopia, Bengaluru. Arshi won both the Pre-Final and Final races, charging from mid-grid in the Pre-Final and converting pole position to victory in the Final. Born on October 18, 2016, she races under Leapfrog Racing and became the youngest national karting champion in the 21-year history of the Indian Rotax series.
45. Samrat Rana won which medal in men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championship 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: A [Gold medal]
Notes:
Samrat Rana won the men’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championship 2025 in Cairo, becoming the first Indian to win an individual air pistol world title. He scored 243.7 points, narrowly defeating China’s Hu Kai by 0.4 points. Varun Tomar secured the bronze, making it a double podium finish for India.
Samrat Rana won the men’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championship 2025 in Cairo, becoming the first Indian to win an individual air pistol world title. He scored 243.7 points, narrowly defeating China’s Hu Kai by 0.4 points. Varun Tomar secured the bronze, making it a double podium finish for India.
46. Which two countries are the host of 2026 ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup?
[A] South Africa & Namibia
[B] Zimbabwe & Namibia
[C] Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe
[D] UAE & Zimbabwe
[B] Zimbabwe & Namibia
[C] Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe
[D] UAE & Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: B [Zimbabwe & Namibia]
Notes:
India’s Under-19 cricket team will start their 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign against the United States on January 15 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The tournament will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6 with 16 teams playing 41 matches. India is placed in Group A with the USA, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, playing all group matches at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
India’s Under-19 cricket team will start their 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign against the United States on January 15 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The tournament will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6 with 16 teams playing 41 matches. India is placed in Group A with the USA, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, playing all group matches at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
47. Kushal Dalal, who recently won the GT Open Indoor World Series title, is associated with which sport?
[A] Boxing
[B] Badminton
[C] Wrestling
[D] Archery
[B] Badminton
[C] Wrestling
[D] Archery
Correct Answer: D [Archery]
Notes:
Indian archer Kushal Dalal won the GT Open Indoor World Series title in the men’s compound category in Strassen, Luxembourg. He clinched gold after defeating former world No. 1 Stephen Hansen (USA) in a rare double shoot-off. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru of India won bronze in the Under-21 men’s compound category.
Indian archer Kushal Dalal won the GT Open Indoor World Series title in the men’s compound category in Strassen, Luxembourg. He clinched gold after defeating former world No. 1 Stephen Hansen (USA) in a rare double shoot-off. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru of India won bronze in the Under-21 men’s compound category.
48. Which city is the venue of World Boxing Cup Finals 2025?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Greater Noida
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai
[B] Greater Noida
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai
Correct Answer: B [Greater Noida]
Notes:
India concluded their debut campaign at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh with 9 gold medals. Indian women boxers won 7 golds: Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg), Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), Parveen Hooda (60 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), Preeti Pawar (54 kg), Minakshi Hooda (48 kg), Nupur Sheoran (80+ kg). Indian men boxers won 2 golds: Sachin Siwach (60 kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70 kg). Indian men also won 4 silver medals: Ankush Panghal (80 kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65 kg), Pawan Bartwal (55 kg), Jadumani Singh (50 kg). This marks a historic performance for India in international boxing.
India concluded their debut campaign at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh with 9 gold medals. Indian women boxers won 7 golds: Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg), Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), Parveen Hooda (60 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), Preeti Pawar (54 kg), Minakshi Hooda (48 kg), Nupur Sheoran (80+ kg). Indian men boxers won 2 golds: Sachin Siwach (60 kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70 kg). Indian men also won 4 silver medals: Ankush Panghal (80 kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65 kg), Pawan Bartwal (55 kg), Jadumani Singh (50 kg). This marks a historic performance for India in international boxing.
49. Which Indian badminton player won the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles title?
[A] Lakshya Sen
[B] Kidambi Srikanth
[C] Chirag Shetty
[D] H. S. Prannoy
[B] Kidambi Srikanth
[C] Chirag Shetty
[D] H. S. Prannoy
Correct Answer: A [Lakshya Sen]
Notes:
In Badminton, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles title in Sydney, marking his first title of the year. He defeated 26th-ranked Japanese player Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in the final. Lakshya is a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, showcasing his high-level consistency. His last title was a Super 300 in Lucknow in 2024, and a top-tier title had eluded him since the Canada Open 2024. He earlier came close at the Hong Kong Super 500 in September 2025, finishing runner-up before securing this major win.
In Badminton, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles title in Sydney, marking his first title of the year. He defeated 26th-ranked Japanese player Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in the final. Lakshya is a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, showcasing his high-level consistency. His last title was a Super 300 in Lucknow in 2024, and a top-tier title had eluded him since the Canada Open 2024. He earlier came close at the Hong Kong Super 500 in September 2025, finishing runner-up before securing this major win.
50. Which team won the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2025?
[A] Rajasthan United Football Club
[B] Services Football Team
[C] Sikkim Dragons Football Club
[D] Diamond Harbour Football Club
[B] Services Football Team
[C] Sikkim Dragons Football Club
[D] Diamond Harbour Football Club
Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan United Football Club ]
Notes:
Rajasthan United Football Club (FC) won the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2025 at Paljor Stadium. They defeated Services Football Team (FT) 1-0 in the final, with Joseph Lalvenhima scoring the only goal. Joseph Lalvenhima was awarded Man of the Match, while Naoba Meitei of Rajasthan United was Man of the Tournament Rajasthan United received Rs 3 lakh, trophy, and medals; runners-up got Rs 2 lakh, trophy, and medals.
Rajasthan United Football Club (FC) won the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2025 at Paljor Stadium. They defeated Services Football Team (FT) 1-0 in the final, with Joseph Lalvenhima scoring the only goal. Joseph Lalvenhima was awarded Man of the Match, while Naoba Meitei of Rajasthan United was Man of the Tournament Rajasthan United received Rs 3 lakh, trophy, and medals; runners-up got Rs 2 lakh, trophy, and medals.
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