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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Where was the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 held?
[A] Beijing, China
[B] Tirana, Albania
[C] New Delhi, India
[D] Tokyo, Japan
[B] Tirana, Albania
[C] New Delhi, India
[D] Tokyo, Japan
Correct Answer: B [Tirana, Albania]
Notes:
India won one silver and two bronze medals at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 in Tirana, Albania. Anjli secured a silver in the women’s 59 kg category, finishing second to Solimiia Vynnyk from Ukraine. Monika won a bronze in the women’s 68 kg category, defeating China’s Xinze Du 5-3. Vishvajit Ramchandra More clinched bronze in the men’s 55 kg Greco-Roman category, defeating Adam Ulbashev 14-10.
India won one silver and two bronze medals at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 in Tirana, Albania. Anjli secured a silver in the women’s 59 kg category, finishing second to Solimiia Vynnyk from Ukraine. Monika won a bronze in the women’s 68 kg category, defeating China’s Xinze Du 5-3. Vishvajit Ramchandra More clinched bronze in the men’s 55 kg Greco-Roman category, defeating Adam Ulbashev 14-10.
2. Harinder Singh Sodhi, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Polo
[B] Hockey
[C] Football
[D] Basketball
[B] Hockey
[C] Football
[D] Basketball
Correct Answer: A [Polo]
Notes:
Harinder Singh Sodhi, also known as ‘Billy,’ a prominent Indian polo player, passed away at 86 due to age-related issues. Known for his exceptional talent and commitment, Sodhi achieved a rare handicap of plus-five, a highly respected level in polo. He was honored with the Arjuna Award for his contributions to polo.His legacy in Indian polo is celebrated with great admiration and respect.
Harinder Singh Sodhi, also known as ‘Billy,’ a prominent Indian polo player, passed away at 86 due to age-related issues. Known for his exceptional talent and commitment, Sodhi achieved a rare handicap of plus-five, a highly respected level in polo. He was honored with the Arjuna Award for his contributions to polo.His legacy in Indian polo is celebrated with great admiration and respect.
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. Which country won the Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024?
[A] China
[B] South Korea
[C] India
[D] Japan
[B] South Korea
[C] India
[D] Japan
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The India Women’s Hockey Team won their third Asian Champions Trophy title with a 1-0 victory over China. Deepika scored the decisive goal in the third quarter at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. This marks India’s second consecutive Asian Champions Trophy title, won on home soil. The final was a closely contested match, showcasing strong performances from both teams.
The India Women’s Hockey Team won their third Asian Champions Trophy title with a 1-0 victory over China. Deepika scored the decisive goal in the third quarter at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. This marks India’s second consecutive Asian Champions Trophy title, won on home soil. The final was a closely contested match, showcasing strong performances from both teams.
5. Where was the 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament held?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Manipur
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Manipur
Correct Answer: B [Sikkim]
Notes:
The 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024 was held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim. Organized by the Sikkim Football Association, the tournament featured 16 teams, including four international clubs from Nepal, Bhutan, Dubai, and Malaysia. North East United FC won the championship, emphasizing the tournament’s role in promoting football in the region and strengthening international sports relations.
The 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024 was held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim. Organized by the Sikkim Football Association, the tournament featured 16 teams, including four international clubs from Nepal, Bhutan, Dubai, and Malaysia. North East United FC won the championship, emphasizing the tournament’s role in promoting football in the region and strengthening international sports relations.
6. Which country has won the Asian Cricket Council U-19 Men’s Asia Cup title?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the 11th Asian Cricket Council U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final on December 8, 2024, in Dubai, successfully defending its title. Bangladesh secured its second consecutive U19 Men’s Asia Cup victory, having won the previous edition in 2023. Iqbal Hossain Emon from Bangladesh was named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament. The tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, was held in the UAE from November 29 to December 8, 2024.
Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the 11th Asian Cricket Council U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final on December 8, 2024, in Dubai, successfully defending its title. Bangladesh secured its second consecutive U19 Men’s Asia Cup victory, having won the previous edition in 2023. Iqbal Hossain Emon from Bangladesh was named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament. The tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, was held in the UAE from November 29 to December 8, 2024.
7. Who has won the Guwahati Masters 2024 badminton men’s singles title?
[A] Sathish Kumar Karunakaran
[B] Sameer Verma
[C] Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
[D] Priyanshu Rajawat
[B] Sameer Verma
[C] Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
[D] Priyanshu Rajawat
Correct Answer: A [Sathish Kumar Karunakaran ]
Notes:
The 2024 Guwahati Masters badminton tournament was held at Sarju Sarai Indoor Sports Complex, Guwahati, Assam. Sathish Karunakaran won the men’s singles title, defeating China’s Zhu Xuan Chen 21-17, 21-14 in 44 minutes. Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa defended their women’s doubles title as the top-seeded pair. They secured a straight-sets victory over China’s Li Hua Zhou and Wang Zi Meng, winning 21-18, 21-12 in 43 minutes. Sathish is also the 2023 Odisha Open Super 100 champion.
The 2024 Guwahati Masters badminton tournament was held at Sarju Sarai Indoor Sports Complex, Guwahati, Assam. Sathish Karunakaran won the men’s singles title, defeating China’s Zhu Xuan Chen 21-17, 21-14 in 44 minutes. Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa defended their women’s doubles title as the top-seeded pair. They secured a straight-sets victory over China’s Li Hua Zhou and Wang Zi Meng, winning 21-18, 21-12 in 43 minutes. Sathish is also the 2023 Odisha Open Super 100 champion.
8. Which country won the 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship?
[A] Iran
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] India
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] India
Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
Japan won the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship on December 10, 2024, by defeating South Korea 25-24 in a thrilling final. The Indian handball team secured sixth place at the 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship, matching the country’s best-ever finish. The tournament was hosted in India for the first time at the Indira Gandhi Arena, organized by the Asian Handball Federation and the World Handball League.
Japan won the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship on December 10, 2024, by defeating South Korea 25-24 in a thrilling final. The Indian handball team secured sixth place at the 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship, matching the country’s best-ever finish. The tournament was hosted in India for the first time at the Indira Gandhi Arena, organized by the Asian Handball Federation and the World Handball League.
9. Which state/UT is the host of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] New Delhi
[D] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] New Delhi
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will be held in Ladakh (ice events: Jan 23-27) and Jammu & Kashmir (snow events: Feb 22-25). The games mark the start of the Khelo India season, followed by Youth & Para Games in Bihar in April and University Games. The Winter Games began in 2020, with participation growing from 1,000 athletes in the first edition to more than 1,500 in 2022. In 2024, more than 1,200 participants, including 700 athletes, competed for 136 medals. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with Sports Authority of India, managed the 2024 edition. These games aim to identify talent for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will be held in Ladakh (ice events: Jan 23-27) and Jammu & Kashmir (snow events: Feb 22-25). The games mark the start of the Khelo India season, followed by Youth & Para Games in Bihar in April and University Games. The Winter Games began in 2020, with participation growing from 1,000 athletes in the first edition to more than 1,500 in 2022. In 2024, more than 1,200 participants, including 700 athletes, competed for 136 medals. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with Sports Authority of India, managed the 2024 edition. These games aim to identify talent for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
10. Which country is the host of 12th Para Athletics World Championships in 2025?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India will host the Para Athletics World Championships 2025, marking the first time the event is held in the country. The event will take place from September 26 to October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, also hosting the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March 2025. This will be the 12th edition of the championships and the fourth time it is held in Asia, featuring over 1,000 athletes from 100+ nations. The event is pivotal for the Los Angeles Paralympic Games 2028 and aims to promote inclusivity and awareness about disabilities in India. India’s success in Para athletics includes 17 medals, including six gold, at the 2023 World Championships in Kobe.
India will host the Para Athletics World Championships 2025, marking the first time the event is held in the country. The event will take place from September 26 to October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, also hosting the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March 2025. This will be the 12th edition of the championships and the fourth time it is held in Asia, featuring over 1,000 athletes from 100+ nations. The event is pivotal for the Los Angeles Paralympic Games 2028 and aims to promote inclusivity and awareness about disabilities in India. India’s success in Para athletics includes 17 medals, including six gold, at the 2023 World Championships in Kobe.
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