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Gayatri Gopichand is daughter of which famous badminton coach?
- Pullela Gopichand
- Prakash Padukone
- Vimal Kumar
- U Vimal Kumar
Answer: Pullela Gopichand
Gayatri Gopichand Pullela is daughter of Pullela Gopichand. Partners Treesa Jolly in women's doubles. Trains at father's academy in Hyderabad.
Who won IPL Emerging Player Award in 2024?
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mayank Yadav
Answer: Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH) won Emerging Player 2024 for all-round performances. Abhishek Sharma had breakout season but Nitish won official award. Verify as awards vary yearly.
Jyothi Yarraji won gold at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in which event?
- 100m Hurdles
- 400m Hurdles
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
Answer: 100m Hurdles
Jyothi Yarraji won 100m hurdles gold at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. National record holder. First Indian woman to win Asian Championships hurdle gold.
Who captained India at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Mithali Raj
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur captained India at 2023 WT20 WC in South Africa. Team reached semifinals losing to Australia. Regular captain across formats since 2016.
Which country won Copa América 2024?
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Colombia
Answer: Argentina
Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 (AET) to win Copa América 2024 in Miami. Back-to-back titles (2021, 2024). Messi's fifth major international trophy.
Who holds the record for most stumpings in international cricket?
- Adam Gilchrist
- MS Dhoni
- Kumar Sangakkara
- Mark Boucher
Answer: MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has 195 international stumpings (Tests+ODIs+T20Is), most ever. Known for lightning-fast glovework. Also holds record for most international dismissals by keeper.
India won Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2022 defeating which team in final?
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Japan
Answer: Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 3-2 in Jakarta 2022 Asia Cup final. Fourth Asia Cup title. Qualified for 2023 World Cup through this victory.
India chased down 329 vs Pakistan in 2022 T20 World Cup. Who hit winning six?
- Virat Kohli
- Hardik Pandya
- Dinesh Karthik
- R Ashwin
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli hit consecutive sixes off Haris Rauf in 19th over, then guided chase home with unbeaten 82*. Greatest T20I chase ever according to experts.
Amit Panghal won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in which boxing weight category?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Amit Panghal won 51kg flyweight gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Previously won silver at 2019 World Championships. India's top male boxer currently.
Who scored fastest century in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Devine
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Chamari Athapaththu
Answer: Deandra Dottin
West Indies' Deandra Dottin scored century off 38 balls vs South Africa in 2010, fastest WT20I hundred. Also first WT20I century ever scored.
Which Indian footballer signed for Scottish club Celtic FC in 2024?
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- No Indian has signed for Celtic
- Anirudh Thapa
Answer: No Indian has signed for Celtic
No Indian has played for Celtic FC. Gurpreet played for Stabaek (Norway). Baichung Bhutia played for Bury (England). Question tests factual accuracy.
Which franchise has been part of IPL since its inception in 2008?
- Gujarat Titans
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Mumbai Indians
- Pune Warriors
Answer: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, RCB, KKR, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are original/current franchises. GT/LSG joined later.
Savita Punia plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Goalkeeper
Savita Punia is India's star goalkeeper, instrumental in Tokyo 2020 fourth-place finish. Known as 'Great Wall of India' for exceptional shot-stopping ability.
Who holds the record for fastest fifty in T20 Internationals?
- Yuvraj Singh
- Chris Gayle
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Glenn Maxwell
Answer: Dipendra Singh Airee
Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee scored fifty off 9 balls vs Mongolia in 2023 Asian Games, breaking Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball record from 2007 T20 WC.
India won AFC Challenge Cup in which year?
- 2006
- 2008
- 2010
- Never won
Answer: 2008
India won inaugural AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 defeating Tajikistan 4-1 in Hyderabad final. Qualified for 2011 Asian Cup through this victory.
Aleem Dar is a renowned cricket umpire from which country?
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
Answer: Pakistan
Aleem Dar (Pakistan) stood in 145 Tests and 231 ODIs. Won ICC Elite Umpire of Year three times (2009-2011). Among most respected officials in cricket history.
Which team won FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 men's title?
- India
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Belgium
Answer: Netherlands
Netherlands topped 2023-24 Men's FIH Pro League standings. India finished third. League provides regular elite competition replacing Champions Trophy format.
Richa Ghosh scored her maiden WT20I century against which team in 2024?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: South Africa
Richa Ghosh scored unbeaten 104 vs South Africa in December 2024 WT20I, first Indian wicketkeeper to score WT20I century. Explosive finishing display.
Anshu Malik won silver at World Wrestling Championships 2021 in which weight category?
- 53 kg
- 57 kg
- 59 kg
- 62 kg
Answer: 57 kg
Anshu Malik won silver in 57kg at Oslo 2021 Worlds, first Indian woman wrestler to reach Worlds final. Lost to Helen Maroulis (USA) in final.
India won their first Test series in West Indies in which year?
- 1971
- 1976
- 1983
- 2006
Answer: 1971
Under Ajit Wadekar, India won 1-0 in West Indies in 1971. Dilip Sardesai scored century; Sunil Gavaskar made debut with 774 runs in series.