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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Which state/UT has topped in Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Lakshadweep
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
Ladakh topped the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 medal tally with seven medals, including four golds. Leh hosted the first phase, featuring events like ice hockey and skating; the second phase will be held in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, from February 22-25. Ladakh’s mixed relay team and women’s ice hockey team clinched gold, with the latter avenging last year’s loss to ITBP with a 4-0 victory. Tamil Nadu excelled in skating, winning three golds, including Yashashree’s gold in the women’s 500m long track.
Ladakh topped the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 medal tally with seven medals, including four golds. Leh hosted the first phase, featuring events like ice hockey and skating; the second phase will be held in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, from February 22-25. Ladakh’s mixed relay team and women’s ice hockey team clinched gold, with the latter avenging last year’s loss to ITBP with a 4-0 victory. Tamil Nadu excelled in skating, winning three golds, including Yashashree’s gold in the women’s 500m long track.
2. The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were launched in which city?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled in Chennai. The event will be held from February 17 to 20, featuring over 1,700 para-athletes from across India. The championship highlights resilience, determination, and sporting excellence. The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Para Sports Association, is supporting the event.
The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled in Chennai. The event will be held from February 17 to 20, featuring over 1,700 para-athletes from across India. The championship highlights resilience, determination, and sporting excellence. The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Para Sports Association, is supporting the event.
3. Which state has become the first to start a rural cricket league?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar became the first state to launch a Rural Cricket League. Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) under President Rakesh Tiwari is organizing the Bihar Rural League (BRL). The league is for players who haven’t played at district or state levels. Players aged 13 to 23 from villages, schools, and colleges can participate. Talent hunts will be held in all districts, forming 16 teams per district. 570 district-level matches will be played in a knockout format. Top players will enter the Super League with 38 teams and 79 matches. A total of 649 matches will be played with 10,000 participants.
Bihar became the first state to launch a Rural Cricket League. Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) under President Rakesh Tiwari is organizing the Bihar Rural League (BRL). The league is for players who haven’t played at district or state levels. Players aged 13 to 23 from villages, schools, and colleges can participate. Talent hunts will be held in all districts, forming 16 teams per district. 570 district-level matches will be played in a knockout format. Top players will enter the Super League with 38 teams and 79 matches. A total of 649 matches will be played with 10,000 participants.
4. Who won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s single title?
[A] Kyrian Jacquet
[B] Elias Ymer
[C] Dalibor Svrcina
[D] Billy Harris
[B] Elias Ymer
[C] Dalibor Svrcina
[D] Billy Harris
Correct Answer: A [Kyrian Jacquet]
Notes:
Kyrian Jacquet of France won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s singles title. He defeated Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final on 9 February 2025 at SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. The 2025 Chennai Open was an ATP 100 Challenger event held from 3-9 February 2025. This is Kyrian Jacquet’s first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title. In the semi-finals, Jacquet beat Dalibor Svrcina, and Ymer defeated top-seeded Billy Harris.
Kyrian Jacquet of France won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s singles title. He defeated Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final on 9 February 2025 at SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. The 2025 Chennai Open was an ATP 100 Challenger event held from 3-9 February 2025. This is Kyrian Jacquet’s first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title. In the semi-finals, Jacquet beat Dalibor Svrcina, and Ymer defeated top-seeded Billy Harris.
5. Who won the National Snooker Championship title in February 2025?
[A] Aditya Mehta
[B] Pankaj Advani
[C] Lucky Vatnani
[D] Geet Sethi
[B] Pankaj Advani
[C] Lucky Vatnani
[D] Geet Sethi
Correct Answer: B [Pankaj Advani ]
Notes:
Pankaj Advani won his 36th national title and 10th men’s snooker crown at the Yashwant Club. He defeated Brijesh Damani, who won only the first frame before Advani dominated the match. The tournament is the sole selection event for the Asian and World Championships.
Pankaj Advani won his 36th national title and 10th men’s snooker crown at the Yashwant Club. He defeated Brijesh Damani, who won only the first frame before Advani dominated the match. The tournament is the sole selection event for the Asian and World Championships.
6. Which city is the host of 42nd National Senior Rowing Championship 2025?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Bhopal
[C] Pune
[D] Shimla
[B] Bhopal
[C] Pune
[D] Shimla
Correct Answer: B [Bhopal]
Notes:
CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 42nd National Senior Rowing Championship in Bhopal’s Upper Lake. More than 500 competitors from across India are participating in the event, which runs until March 7, 2025. 14 events are featured, including Para Single Scull categories for men and women. Sports complexes will be developed in every assembly constituency to boost sports infrastructure.
CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 42nd National Senior Rowing Championship in Bhopal’s Upper Lake. More than 500 competitors from across India are participating in the event, which runs until March 7, 2025. 14 events are featured, including Para Single Scull categories for men and women. Sports complexes will be developed in every assembly constituency to boost sports infrastructure.
7. Who has become the first Indian woman to cross 16 metre in indoor shot put?
[A] Priyanka Goswami
[B] Krishna Jayasankar
[C] Manpreet Kaur
[D] Pooja Singh
[B] Krishna Jayasankar
[C] Manpreet Kaur
[D] Pooja Singh
Correct Answer: B [Krishna Jayasankar]
Notes:
Krishna Jayasankar, a 22-year-old Indian athlete studying in Texas, set a new Indian indoor shot put record. She achieved a throw of 16.03 metres at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque. This broke the previous Indian indoor record of 15.54m, set by Poornarao Rane. Krishna won the bronze medal, securing her spot in the last round. She overtook Colorado State’s Makayla Long, who had a 15.98m throw, pushing her to fourth place.
Krishna Jayasankar, a 22-year-old Indian athlete studying in Texas, set a new Indian indoor shot put record. She achieved a throw of 16.03 metres at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque. This broke the previous Indian indoor record of 15.54m, set by Poornarao Rane. Krishna won the bronze medal, securing her spot in the last round. She overtook Colorado State’s Makayla Long, who had a 15.98m throw, pushing her to fourth place.
8. Which countries have been excluded from the FIFA World Cup 2026?
[A] Pakistan, Russia, Congo
[B] Italy, Iran and Kuwait
[C] China, Japan, South Korea
[D] Ukraine, France, Brazil
[B] Italy, Iran and Kuwait
[C] China, Japan, South Korea
[D] Ukraine, France, Brazil
Correct Answer: A [Pakistan, Russia, Congo]
Notes:
Pakistan, Russia, and Congo have been excluded from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to various issues. Pakistan was suspended for failing to implement a revised football federation constitution for fair elections. Russia faced exclusion due to geopolitical sanctions. Congo was disqualified due to third-party interference in football administration. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, but these nations will not participate. The decision highlights the importance of governance, fair play, and international relations in global sports.
Pakistan, Russia, and Congo have been excluded from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to various issues. Pakistan was suspended for failing to implement a revised football federation constitution for fair elections. Russia faced exclusion due to geopolitical sanctions. Congo was disqualified due to third-party interference in football administration. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, but these nations will not participate. The decision highlights the importance of governance, fair play, and international relations in global sports.
9. Which country is the host of 11th Asian swimming championship 2025?
[A] China
[B] Indonesia
[C] Japan
[D] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] Japan
[D] India
Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India will host the 11th Asian Swimming Championship at Naranpura Sports Complex, Ahmedabad. The Swimming Federation of India received approval from the Gujarat government and Asia Aquatics. The championship will take place from October 1 to 15. Events will include swimming, diving, artistic swimming, and water polo. Top swimmers from Japan and South Korea are expected to participate. This is the first time India is hosting the championship. The last international swimming event in India was the 10th Asian Age Group Championships in 2019.
India will host the 11th Asian Swimming Championship at Naranpura Sports Complex, Ahmedabad. The Swimming Federation of India received approval from the Gujarat government and Asia Aquatics. The championship will take place from October 1 to 15. Events will include swimming, diving, artistic swimming, and water polo. Top swimmers from Japan and South Korea are expected to participate. This is the first time India is hosting the championship. The last international swimming event in India was the 10th Asian Age Group Championships in 2019.
10. Which city is the venue of 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bhopal
[D] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bhopal
[D] Chennai
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 at at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, New Delhi. Raksha Nikhil Khadse introduced the mascot ‘Ujjwala,’ inspired by the house sparrow, symbolizing resilience. Devendra Jhajharia and Sminu Jindal unveiled the Games logo featuring Delhi landmarks. Khelo India Para Games 2025 takes place from March 20-27 across three venues in Delhi. The event promotes inclusivity and provides a major platform for para-athletes. Khelo India Para Games is part of the Khelo India mission to support talented athletes. The 1st edition was held in December 2023 in New Delhi across three venues. It featured seven sports disciplines and provided a national platform for para-athletes.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 at at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, New Delhi. Raksha Nikhil Khadse introduced the mascot ‘Ujjwala,’ inspired by the house sparrow, symbolizing resilience. Devendra Jhajharia and Sminu Jindal unveiled the Games logo featuring Delhi landmarks. Khelo India Para Games 2025 takes place from March 20-27 across three venues in Delhi. The event promotes inclusivity and provides a major platform for para-athletes. Khelo India Para Games is part of the Khelo India mission to support talented athletes. The 1st edition was held in December 2023 in New Delhi across three venues. It featured seven sports disciplines and provided a national platform for para-athletes.
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