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Which Indian footballer became first to play in UEFA Europa League qualifiers?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Sandesh Jhingan
- No Indian has played in UEL qualifiers
Answer: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu played for Stabaek in UEFA Europa League qualifiers in 2017. First Indian in European top-tier competition. Goalkeeper by position.
Who holds the record for most Test matches played as captain?
- Graeme Smith
- Ricky Ponting
- Steve Waugh
- Joe Root
Answer: Graeme Smith
South Africa's Graeme Smith captained 109 Tests, most ever. Led from 2003-2014. Won 53 matches. Ponting second with 77 Tests as captain.
Lalit Kumar Upadhyay plays which position in Indian men's hockey team?
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Lalit Kumar Upadhyay is forward/striker. Played key role in Tokyo 2020 bronze campaign. Known for speed and finishing inside circle.
Who is India's leading wicket-taker in Women's Test cricket?
- Jhulan Goswami
- Neetu David
- Shubhangi Kulkarni
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Jhulan Goswami
Jhulan Goswami took 44 Test wickets in 12 matches, most by Indian woman. Also holds ODI wicket record (255). Greatest Indian woman bowler ever.
Babita Phogat won silver at Commonwealth Games 2010 in which weight category?
- 51 kg
- 55 kg
- 59 kg
- 63 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Babita Phogat won 51kg silver at Delhi 2010 CWG. Sister Geeta won gold in 55kg at same Games. Both inspired 'Dangal' film about their father Mahavir's coaching.
India's first-ever T20 International was played against which team in 2006?
- Australia
- South Africa
- England
- Pakistan
Answer: South Africa
India played first T20I vs South Africa in Johannesburg on December 1, 2006. Won by 6 wickets. Virender Sehwag scored 52. Format was experimental pre-2007 WC.
Unnati Hooda won BWF Super 100 title at which tournament in 2024?
- Odisha Masters
- Ruhr International
- Thailand Masters
- Vietnam Open
Answer: Ruhr International
Unnati Hooda won Ruhr International 2024 (Germany) women's singles title at age 16. Rising teen sensation. Trains at Prakash Padukone Academy.
Who won IPL Fair Play Award in 2024?
- Chennai Super Kings
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Gujarat Titans
- Rajasthan Royals
Answer: Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH won IPL 2024 Fair Play Award for best conduct/spirit. Despite aggressive batting approach, maintained high sportsmanship standards throughout season.
Jyothi Yarraji set national record in 100m hurdles at which event in 2023?
- Asian Games
- World Championships
- Asian Athletics Championships
- Commonwealth Games
Answer: Asian Athletics Championships
Jyothi Yarraji won gold and set NR (12.78s) at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. Improved multiple times in 2023. First Indian woman to break 13-second barrier.
Who captained India at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Richa Ghosh
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur captained India at 2024 WT20 WC in UAE. Team exited in group stage. Regular captain since 2016 across limited-overs formats.
Which country won Africa Cup of Nations 2023?
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
Answer: Ivory Coast
Host nation Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan final to win AFCON 2023 (held Feb 2024). Dramatic comeback tournament after sacking coach mid-event.
Who holds the record for most international sixes across all formats?
- Chris Gayle
- Rohit Sharma
- Shahid Afridi
- MS Dhoni
Answer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle to become all-time leader in international sixes (600+) across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is combined. Active as of 2024.
India won Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023 defeating which team in final?
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Japan
Answer: Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 4-3 in Chennai 2023 Asian Champions Trophy final. Fourth ACT title. Harmanpreet Singh top scorer with drag-flick goals.
India won the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal against which team?
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Pakistan
Answer: New Zealand
Correction: India lost 2023 ODI WC FINAL to Australia. Beat NZ in SEMIFINAL by 70 runs (Kohli 117, Shami 7 wkts). Lost final to Australia by 6 wickets.
Nikita Zargar won silver at Asian U23 Wrestling Championships 2024 in which category?
- 50 kg
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 53 kg
Nikita Zargar won 53kg silver at Bishkek 2024 Asian U23 Championships. Emerging talent in Indian women's wrestling pipeline for future Olympics.
Who scored fastest half-century in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Devine
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu
Answer: Sophie Devine
New Zealand's Sophie Devine scored WT20I fifty off 18 balls vs West Indies in 2020. Fastest recorded. Dottin holds fastest CENTURY (38 balls) record.
Which Indian footballer played for CD Leganés B in Spain?
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Ishan Pandita
- No Indian has played for Leganés
Answer: Ishan Pandita
Ishan Pandita signed with CD Leganés B (Spanish fourth tier) in 2020. First Indian to sign professional contract with Spanish club. Later returned to ISL.
Which franchise was added to IPL in 2022 alongside Gujarat Titans?
- Pune Warriors
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Kochi Tuskers
- Rising Pune Supergiant
Answer: Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans joined IPL in 2022, expanding to 10 teams. LSG owned by RPSG Group; GT won inaugural season.
Navneet Kaur plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Navneet Kaur is forward/striker for Indian women's team. Key attacker in Tokyo 2020 campaign and Asian Games 2023 silver medal squad.
Who holds the record for fastest team century in T20 Internationals?
- Afghanistan
- Nepal
- India
- West Indies
Answer: Nepal
Nepal reached team 100 in 39 balls vs Mongolia at Asian Games 2023. Fastest T20I team hundred ever. Includes Dipendra Airee's 9-ball fifty.