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Where is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) located?
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Brussels, Belgium
- Berlin, Germany
Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland
FIH headquarters moved from Brussels to Lausanne, Switzerland in 2005 to be closer to the IOC and other international sports federations.
Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in which country?
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Vietnam
Answer: South Korea
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterized by head-height kicks and spinning kicks. It became an official Olympic sport in 2000.
True or False: Qatar 2022 was the first FIFA World Cup held in the Middle East.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Qatar 2022 was the first World Cup in the Arab world and Middle East, and also the first held in November-December instead of June-July due to extreme summer heat.
The Santosh Trophy is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
The Santosh Trophy is an annual Indian inter-state national football championship started in 1941. It is named after Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, the Maharaja of Santosh.
Who captained the Indian Women's Cricket Team to the finals of both the 2005 ODI World Cup and 2020 T20 World Cup?
- Mithali Raj
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jhulan Goswami
Answer: Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj led India to the 2005 ODI WC final and was instrumental in Indian women's cricket growth. Harmanpreet Kaur captained the 2020 T20 WC finalist team.
Judo originated in which country?
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Thailand
Answer: Japan
Judo was created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy. It became an Olympic sport in 1964.
The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is located in ______.
- London, UK
- Dubai, UAE
- Mumbai, India
- Melbourne, Australia
Answer: Dubai, UAE
The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in 2005. Dubai Sports City houses the ICC Academy and offices.
True or False: Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Avani Lekhara won gold in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, making history as the first Indian woman Paralympic gold medalist.
Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century against ______.
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- Pakistan
Answer: Bangladesh
Sachin Tendulkar completed his historic 100th international century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2012 at Mirpur.
The Ryder Cup is contested between teams from which two regions?
- USA and Asia
- Europe and Asia
- USA and Europe
- UK and USA
Answer: USA and Europe
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams representing Europe and the United States.
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in athletics?
- P.T. Usha
- Kamaljeet Sandhu
- Anju Bobby George
- Hima Das
Answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu
Kamaljeet Sandhu won gold in 400m at the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in athletics.
True or False: The Davis Cup is a premier international team event in women's tennis.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in MEN'S tennis. The equivalent women's team competition is the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup).
The term 'Chukka' is used in which sport?
- Golf
- Polo
- Snooker
- Lawn Tennis
Answer: Polo
A chukka (or chukker) is a period of play in polo, typically lasting 7 minutes. A standard match consists of 4 to 6 chukkas.
The Durand Cup is associated with which sport?
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Polo
Answer: Football
The Durand Cup, established in 1888, is Asia's oldest and the world's third-oldest football tournament. It was founded by Sir Mortimer Durand.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is associated with ______.
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Badminton
Answer: Hockey
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual invitational international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. India has won it multiple times.
True or False: The NBA (National Basketball Association) is based in Canada.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The NBA is primarily a United States-based professional basketball league, though it includes one Canadian team (Toronto Raptors). Its headquarters are in New York City.
Deepika Kumari is associated with which sport?
- Shooting
- Archery
- Athletics
- Weightlifting
Answer: Archery
Deepika Kumari is a world-class Indian archer who has been ranked World No. 1 and won multiple World Cup medals. Frequently asked in current affairs.
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.
Mary Kom has won the World Amateur Boxing Championship how many times?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Answer: 6
Mary Kom is a six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman to win eight World Championship medals. She also won bronze at London 2012 Olympics.
How many players are there on each side in a standard indoor volleyball match?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 9
Answer: 6
Standard indoor volleyball features 6 players per team on court. Beach volleyball, by contrast, has 2 players per side.