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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Which state emerged as the overall champion at the 27th All India Forest Sports Meet 2024?
[A] Odisha
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The 27th All India Forest Sports Meet concluded in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh emerged as the overall champion, winning 174 medals. Kerala finished second with 103 medals, and Madhya Pradesh secured third place with 88 medals. Nearly 3,000 athletes from various states and Union Territories participated. Around 300 competitions were held across 26 disciplines during the five-day event.
The 27th All India Forest Sports Meet concluded in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh emerged as the overall champion, winning 174 medals. Kerala finished second with 103 medals, and Madhya Pradesh secured third place with 88 medals. Nearly 3,000 athletes from various states and Union Territories participated. Around 300 competitions were held across 26 disciplines during the five-day event.
2. Rani Rampal, who recently announced her retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Badminton
[C] Hockey
[D] Boxing
[B] Badminton
[C] Hockey
[D] Boxing
Correct Answer: C [Hockey]
Notes:
Rani Rampal, Indian hockey icon, retired after a 14-year career, starting as the youngest team member at 14. Known as the “queen of Indian women’s hockey,” her jersey number 28 was retired in her honor. She led India to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the Asia Cup in 2017, ending a 13-year title drought. Rani also earned a silver at the 2018 Asian Games. Her awards include Arjuna Award (2016), World Games Athlete of the Year (2019), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri (2020). She achieved over 250 international caps and scored more than 200 goals.
Rani Rampal, Indian hockey icon, retired after a 14-year career, starting as the youngest team member at 14. Known as the “queen of Indian women’s hockey,” her jersey number 28 was retired in her honor. She led India to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the Asia Cup in 2017, ending a 13-year title drought. Rani also earned a silver at the 2018 Asian Games. Her awards include Arjuna Award (2016), World Games Athlete of the Year (2019), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri (2020). She achieved over 250 international caps and scored more than 200 goals.
3. Which city is proposed for the world’s first high-altitude para sports centre?
[A] Leh
[B] Darjeeling
[C] Mussoorie
[D] Dehradun
[B] Darjeeling
[C] Mussoorie
[D] Dehradun
Correct Answer: A [Leh]
Notes:
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) are setting up the world’s first high-altitude para sports centre in Leh. The centre aims to train Indian para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by LAHDC, Leh, and AMF, marking a milestone in Indian sports. Advocate Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC, expressed pride in Leh’s role in this project. AMF will initially support 15 Children with Special Needs (CwSN) from Leh-Ladakh, training them at the AMF’s Parasports Academy in Hyderabad.
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) are setting up the world’s first high-altitude para sports centre in Leh. The centre aims to train Indian para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by LAHDC, Leh, and AMF, marking a milestone in Indian sports. Advocate Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC, expressed pride in Leh’s role in this project. AMF will initially support 15 Children with Special Needs (CwSN) from Leh-Ladakh, training them at the AMF’s Parasports Academy in Hyderabad.
4. Where was the FISU World University Championship Shooting 2024 held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies hosted the FISU World University Championship Shooting 2024. The event took place from November 9 to 13, 2024, at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi. India finished the FISU World University Championship Shooting 2024 with a total of 24 medals. The medal tally included nine gold, nine silver, and six bronze medals. Athletes from 23 countries participated in various shooting disciplines. The FISU Flag was handed over to the organizing committee of Chinese Taipei, the next host. International University Sports Federation (FISU) governs international competitions for student-athletes aged 17-25.
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies hosted the FISU World University Championship Shooting 2024. The event took place from November 9 to 13, 2024, at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi. India finished the FISU World University Championship Shooting 2024 with a total of 24 medals. The medal tally included nine gold, nine silver, and six bronze medals. Athletes from 23 countries participated in various shooting disciplines. The FISU Flag was handed over to the organizing committee of Chinese Taipei, the next host. International University Sports Federation (FISU) governs international competitions for student-athletes aged 17-25.
5. Which country is the host of Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] Nepal
[D] India
[B] China
[C] Nepal
[D] India
Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India will host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup from January 13 to 19, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) are collaborating to organize the event. IOA President PT Usha pledged full support, emphasizing the cultural heritage and sportsmanship promoted by Kho Kho. Teams from 24 countries, including India, Bangladesh, Ghana, and Brazil, will participate. The event aims to elevate Kho Kho’s global appeal and inspire athletes worldwide.
India will host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup from January 13 to 19, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) are collaborating to organize the event. IOA President PT Usha pledged full support, emphasizing the cultural heritage and sportsmanship promoted by Kho Kho. Teams from 24 countries, including India, Bangladesh, Ghana, and Brazil, will participate. The event aims to elevate Kho Kho’s global appeal and inspire athletes worldwide.
6. Which city is the host of 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024?
[A] New Delhi, India
[B] Jakarta, Indonesia
[C] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[D] Tokyo, Japan
[B] Jakarta, Indonesia
[C] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[D] Tokyo, Japan
Correct Answer: C [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia]
Notes:
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the Indian team for their 55-medal haul at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games in Kuala Lumpur. The 68-member team won 8 gold, 18 silver, and 29 bronze medals, finishing fifth among 21 countries. This was India’s best performance in the history of the tournament, surpassing their 2015 achievement of 5 medals. The 2019 edition was canceled due to political unrest in Hong Kong. The team competed in 7 disciplines, with athletics contributing the most medals (28 total). The Sports Authority of India (SAI) supported training camps and provided financial assistance for travel and accommodation.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the Indian team for their 55-medal haul at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games in Kuala Lumpur. The 68-member team won 8 gold, 18 silver, and 29 bronze medals, finishing fifth among 21 countries. This was India’s best performance in the history of the tournament, surpassing their 2015 achievement of 5 medals. The 2019 edition was canceled due to political unrest in Hong Kong. The team competed in 7 disciplines, with athletics contributing the most medals (28 total). The Sports Authority of India (SAI) supported training camps and provided financial assistance for travel and accommodation.
7. Which Indian player has become the youngest chess champion in the world recently?
[A] Arjun Erigaisi
[B] Praggnanandhaa
[C] Gukesh D
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
[B] Praggnanandhaa
[C] Gukesh D
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
Correct Answer: C [Gukesh D]
Notes:
Dommaraju Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest chess world champion, surpassing Garry Kasparov’s record. He achieved this by defeating Ding Liren after a three-week battle in Singapore. Gukesh showed exceptional focus, minimal social media use, and meditative concentration during the tournament. Starting chess at 11, his dedication and obsession with becoming No. 1 set him apart. Despite setbacks in the championship, he responded with resilience and readiness to fight. Chess experts, including Susan Polgar, believe Gukesh has not yet reached his peak potential. He joins an elite lineage of chess champions, the youngest ever to do so.
Dommaraju Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest chess world champion, surpassing Garry Kasparov’s record. He achieved this by defeating Ding Liren after a three-week battle in Singapore. Gukesh showed exceptional focus, minimal social media use, and meditative concentration during the tournament. Starting chess at 11, his dedication and obsession with becoming No. 1 set him apart. Despite setbacks in the championship, he responded with resilience and readiness to fight. Chess experts, including Susan Polgar, believe Gukesh has not yet reached his peak potential. He joins an elite lineage of chess champions, the youngest ever to do so.
8. Which country is the host of 2025 Boxing World Cup final and third World Boxing Congress?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Malaysia
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Malaysia
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India will host the World Boxing Cup Final and the 3rd World Boxing Congress in November 2025 in New Delhi. The events are organized by the Boxing Federation of India, marking India’s growing importance in global boxing. The World Boxing Cup Final is a year-end tournament for elite male and female boxers based on points earned in three ranking events. In 2025, the ranking tournaments will be held in Brazil (March), Germany, and Kazakhstan. The World Boxing Congress is an annual meeting of national boxing federations, previously held in Germany (2023) and the USA (2024).
India will host the World Boxing Cup Final and the 3rd World Boxing Congress in November 2025 in New Delhi. The events are organized by the Boxing Federation of India, marking India’s growing importance in global boxing. The World Boxing Cup Final is a year-end tournament for elite male and female boxers based on points earned in three ranking events. In 2025, the ranking tournaments will be held in Brazil (March), Germany, and Kazakhstan. The World Boxing Congress is an annual meeting of national boxing federations, previously held in Germany (2023) and the USA (2024).
9. Who won the men’s singles title at the Senior National Badminton Championships 2024?
[A] M Raghu
[B] Mithun Manjunath
[C] Ayush Agarwal
[D] Rohan Kapoor
[B] Mithun Manjunath
[C] Ayush Agarwal
[D] Rohan Kapoor
Correct Answer: A [M Raghu ]
Notes:
Karnataka’s M. Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag won the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the 86th Senior National Badminton Championships 2024. The tournament was organized by the Badminton Association of India and hosted by the Karnataka Badminton Association in Bengaluru from December 20 to 24, 2024. In the men’s singles final, M. Raghu defeated former champion Mithun Manjunath of Karnataka with a score of 14-21, 21-14, 24-22, claiming his first senior national championship title.
Karnataka’s M. Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag won the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the 86th Senior National Badminton Championships 2024. The tournament was organized by the Badminton Association of India and hosted by the Karnataka Badminton Association in Bengaluru from December 20 to 24, 2024. In the men’s singles final, M. Raghu defeated former champion Mithun Manjunath of Karnataka with a score of 14-21, 21-14, 24-22, claiming his first senior national championship title.
10. Which Indian player won the U-17 title at the British Junior Squash Open 2025 in Birmingham?
[A] Anahat Singh
[B] Akanksha Salunkhe
[C] Adya Advani
[D] Nikita Joshi
[B] Akanksha Salunkhe
[C] Adya Advani
[D] Nikita Joshi
Correct Answer: A [Anahat Singh]
Notes:
Anahat Singh won the U-17 title at the British Junior Squash Open in Birmingham on January 6, 2025. She defeated Malika El Caracsi of Egypt in the final. Anahat had previously won Under-11 and Under-15 category titles. She became India’s youngest player at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Anahat has also won bronze medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships.
Anahat Singh won the U-17 title at the British Junior Squash Open in Birmingham on January 6, 2025. She defeated Malika El Caracsi of Egypt in the final. Anahat had previously won Under-11 and Under-15 category titles. She became India’s youngest player at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Anahat has also won bronze medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships.
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