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Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, represented ______.
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
Answer: United States
American swimmer Michael Phelps won 28 Olympic medals including 23 golds, the most by any athlete in Olympic history.
The highest sporting honor in India, previously known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, is now named after ______.
- Dhyan Chand
- Major Dhyanchand
- Balbir Singh
- K.D. Jadhav
Answer: Major Dhyanchand
Renamed in 2021 as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, it remains India's highest sporting honor given for exceptional performance over four years.
The motto of the Asian Games is 'Ever Onward', which was coined by ______.
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Guru Dutt Sondhi
- Pierre de Coubertin
- Juan Antonio Samaranch
Answer: Guru Dutt Sondhi
Guru Dutt Sondhi, an Indian sports administrator and founder of the Asian Games Federation, proposed the motto 'Ever Onward' for the Asian Games.
Viswanathan Anand was the first Asian to become a Chess ______.
- International Master
- Grandmaster
- World Champion
- FIDE President
Answer: Grandmaster
Viswanathan Anand earned the Grandmaster title in 1988, becoming the first from Asia. He later went on to become World Champion multiple times.
The Wimbledon Championship, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, is played on ______ courts.
- Clay
- Hard
- Grass
- Carpet
Answer: Grass
Wimbledon is traditionally played on outdoor grass courts, distinguishing it from the other three Grand Slams. The surface affects ball speed and bounce significantly.