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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
41. 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.
42. Which country is the host of ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025?
[A] Namibia
[B] Thailand
[C] Uganda
[D] Scotland
[B] Thailand
[C] Uganda
[D] Scotland
Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
International Cricket Council (ICC) launched a new eight-team global event called the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy after the success of the Women’s World Cup in India. The inaugural edition will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20–30 November as part of a new three-tier development pathway to boost women’s cricket. The competing teams are Thailand, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Scotland, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The recent Women’s ODI World Cup saw India win its maiden title, drawing 500 million viewers and record stadium attendance.
International Cricket Council (ICC) launched a new eight-team global event called the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy after the success of the Women’s World Cup in India. The inaugural edition will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20–30 November as part of a new three-tier development pathway to boost women’s cricket. The competing teams are Thailand, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Scotland, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The recent Women’s ODI World Cup saw India win its maiden title, drawing 500 million viewers and record stadium attendance.
43. 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.
44. Which Indian city is the host of Squash World Cup 2025?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Mumbai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Mumbai
Correct Answer: C [Chennai]
Notes:
Vishnu Kumar Shrivastava from Chhattisgarh has been nominated as the first-ever jury member for Squash World Cup 2025. The event is held in Chennai from 9–14 December 2025. It is organised by the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) under the World Squash Federation (WSF). Squash has recently been included in the Olympics.
Vishnu Kumar Shrivastava from Chhattisgarh has been nominated as the first-ever jury member for Squash World Cup 2025. The event is held in Chennai from 9–14 December 2025. It is organised by the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) under the World Squash Federation (WSF). Squash has recently been included in the Olympics.
45. Which country is the host of 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA 2025)?
[A] Japan
[B] Thailand
[C] Malaysia
[D] Indonesia
[B] Thailand
[C] Malaysia
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
The 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA 2025) has begun in Bangkok and Chonburi province, Thailand, with the Opening Ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium. Thailand is hosting over 13,000 athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Brunei Darussalam, and Timor-Leste. Athletes will compete in 50 medal sports, including Olympic disciplines as well as traditional regional sports. The event highlights regional sporting excellence, cultural exchange, and collaboration among Southeast Asian countries.
The 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA 2025) has begun in Bangkok and Chonburi province, Thailand, with the Opening Ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium. Thailand is hosting over 13,000 athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Brunei Darussalam, and Timor-Leste. Athletes will compete in 50 medal sports, including Olympic disciplines as well as traditional regional sports. The event highlights regional sporting excellence, cultural exchange, and collaboration among Southeast Asian countries.
46. How many medals won by India at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championships 2025?
[A] Four
[B] Five
[C] Seven
[D] Two
[B] Five
[C] Seven
[D] Two
Correct Answer: B [Five]
Notes:
India completed the FEI Asian Equestrian Championships 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand, with a historic five-medal haul. Ashish Limaye won individual gold in eventing. Limaye, along with Shashank Singh Kataria and Shashank Kanmuri, secured team silver in eventing. In dressage, Shruti Vora won three silver medals. The championships were organised by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) and featured top riders across multiple disciplines. This was the second edition of the continental meet; India did not participate in 2019.
India completed the FEI Asian Equestrian Championships 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand, with a historic five-medal haul. Ashish Limaye won individual gold in eventing. Limaye, along with Shashank Singh Kataria and Shashank Kanmuri, secured team silver in eventing. In dressage, Shruti Vora won three silver medals. The championships were organised by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) and featured top riders across multiple disciplines. This was the second edition of the continental meet; India did not participate in 2019.
47. Which team won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025?
[A] East Bengal FC
[B] Nepal Armed Police Force
[C] Transport United FC
[D] Bengaluru United FC
[B] Nepal Armed Police Force
[C] Transport United FC
[D] Bengaluru United FC
Correct Answer: A [East Bengal FC]
Notes:
East Bengal Football Club (FC) won the inaugural South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025. They defeated Nepal’s APF (Armed Police Forces) 3-0 in the final at Dasrath Stadium, Kathmandu. With this victory, East Bengal became the first Indian women’s club to win an international tournament.
East Bengal Football Club (FC) won the inaugural South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025. They defeated Nepal’s APF (Armed Police Forces) 3-0 in the final at Dasrath Stadium, Kathmandu. With this victory, East Bengal became the first Indian women’s club to win an international tournament.
48. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Badminton
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
[B] Badminton
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 14-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under-19 cricket. The awards recognise excellence in Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology. Vaibhav recently scored 190 off 84 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest centurion in List A history and breaking AB de Villiers’ fastest 150 record, with 15 sixes, the most by any Indian in 50-over cricket. He scored 108 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy*, becoming the youngest T20 centurion at 14 years 250 days.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 14-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under-19 cricket. The awards recognise excellence in Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology. Vaibhav recently scored 190 off 84 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest centurion in List A history and breaking AB de Villiers’ fastest 150 record, with 15 sixes, the most by any Indian in 50-over cricket. He scored 108 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy*, becoming the youngest T20 centurion at 14 years 250 days.
49. Which city is the venue of 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Kolkata
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Kolkata
Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship began at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Gunjur, Bengaluru. Around 1,000 young athletes from states and union territories are competing in boys’ and girls’ categories. Nearly 40 matches were played on the opening day. The tournament follows a league-cum-knockout format, with semifinals on 3 January and finals on 4 January 2026. 58th Senior National Kho Kho will be in Kazipet, Telangana (11–15 January), and 35th Sub-Junior Nationals in Kurukshetra, Haryana (31 Jan–4 Feb).
The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship began at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Gunjur, Bengaluru. Around 1,000 young athletes from states and union territories are competing in boys’ and girls’ categories. Nearly 40 matches were played on the opening day. The tournament follows a league-cum-knockout format, with semifinals on 3 January and finals on 4 January 2026. 58th Senior National Kho Kho will be in Kazipet, Telangana (11–15 January), and 35th Sub-Junior Nationals in Kurukshetra, Haryana (31 Jan–4 Feb).
50. Which city is the host of 72nd National Volleyball Tournament 2026?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Lucknow
[D] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Lucknow
[D] New Delhi
Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament via video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony took place at Dr. Sampoornanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi. The tournament takes place from January 4 to January 11, 2026. More than 1,000 players are participating across 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The event aims to showcase high-level competition, sportsmanship, and emerging talent in Indian volleyball. Hosting the tournament in Varanasi highlights the city’s growing sports infrastructure and focus on athletic development. T
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament via video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony took place at Dr. Sampoornanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi. The tournament takes place from January 4 to January 11, 2026. More than 1,000 players are participating across 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The event aims to showcase high-level competition, sportsmanship, and emerging talent in Indian volleyball. Hosting the tournament in Varanasi highlights the city’s growing sports infrastructure and focus on athletic development. T
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