Sports - General Knowledge Questions

Correct Answer :   Swiss Open

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri along with Albano Olivetti of France recently won the doubles title of Swiss Open 2024.

The Swiss Open Gstaad 2024 was held from 15 to 21 July 2024 in the city of Gstaad, Switzerland. It is an ATP 250 event played on clay courts.

Correct Answer :   Hockey

PR Sreejesh is a prominent figure in hockey. He has had an illustrious career as the Indian hockey goalkeeper, contributing significantly to the team's success, including a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

Sreejesh has been recognized with numerous accolades such as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri, and his leadership has been instrumental in the resurgence of Indian hockey.

Correct Answer :   Golfer

Vani Kapoor is a professional golfer who recently performed exceptionally well at the Dutch Ladies Open, finishing T-20 with a 2-under 70.

Her performance was notable among the three Indian participants, with three birdies and one bogey in her round.

The Dutch Ladies Open is part of the Ladies European Tour, highlighting Vani Kapoor's prominence in the sport of golf.

Correct Answer :   Manolo Marquez

Manolo Marquez was appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men’s football team by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on July 20, 2024.

Marquez, a Spaniard with extensive coaching experience in India and abroad, has previously transformed Hyderabad FC into ISL champions and led FC Goa to significant achievements.

His track record of developing young Indian players and his success in the Indian Super League (ISL) make him an ideal choice for the national team head coach position.

Correct Answer :   Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the first-ever Olympic eSports Games in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the integration of eSports with traditional Olympic events.

The country has committed to hosting the event regularly for 12 years, underlining its dedication to advancing the eSports industry.

Additionally, Riyadh will hold the "eSports World Cup" from July 3 to August 25, featuring over 500 teams and a substantial prize pool exceeding $60 million.

This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's broader effort to strengthen global ties and promote eSports, including recent collaborations such as the MoU with the Japan eSports Union.

Correct Answer :   Kush Maini

Kush Maini, an Indian driver, achieved his first-ever Formula 2 win at the Hungarian Grand Prix after Richard Verschoor was disqualified for a technical infringement.

Maini's victory, which came as a result of Verschoor's car not meeting the minimum thickness requirement for the plank, marked his fifth podium of the season and positioned him eighth in the championship standings.

This significant win not only highlights Maini’s competitive performance throughout the season but also brings pride to India in the international motorsport arena.

Correct Answer :   Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan, the star Indian opener, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for MotoGP in India.

He will lead the 'Face Kar Race Kar' campaign, which celebrates the spirit of MotoGP. The partnership includes Yamaha as the title sponsor and Eurosport managing promotions.

Correct Answer :   Sri Lanka

The 9th edition of the Women's Cricket Asia Cup 2024 is set to commence on July 19, 2024, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

This prestigious T20 tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, will feature eight teams and serve as a crucial preparatory event for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

Correct Answer :   Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the men’s single tennis Wimbledon final match, securing his 4th Grand Slam title.

Alcaraz, the youngest player to win 4 Grand Slam titles before turning 22, exemplifies the new generation of tennis players challenging the dominance of the "Big Three" - Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.

Correct Answer :   Suryakumar Yadav

* Suryakumar Yadav will lead a 15-member Indian cricket team for a three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka in Pallekele from July 27 to 30, 2024.

* The world No. 2 T20 batter, who has played 68 matches in the shortest format, has been the Indian T20 captain seven times previously. He has won five matches as captain and lost twice.

* Rohit Sharma, India’s previous full-time captain, announced his retirement from T20I cricket after leading India to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

* Hardik Pandya, who was the vice-captain of the T20 World Cup-winning team, is also in the squad.

* This will also be India’s first tour under Gautam Gambhir, who replaced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach earlier this month.

* As many as nine members from the Indian T20 squad for the Zimbabwe tour were picked for the Sri Lanka series.

* Shubman Gill, who led the Indian team to a 4-1 win over Zimbabwe there, has been named the vice-captain of the Lanka-bound Indian T20I team.

* Gill is likely to open the batting alongside World Cup winner Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sanju Samson has been retained but Asian Games winning captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma, who struck a 46-ball hundred against Zimbabwe, missed out.

* Southpaws Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube are likely to chip in as finishers in the team.

* Ravi Bishnoi will look to lead the spin attack in the absence of Kuldeep Yadav, who will only play the ODIs. Jasprit Bumrah, Player of the Tournament in the World Cup last month, has been rested for the entire tour.

* The Indian pace attack will be spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmed.

* Indian veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirements from the T20 format after the World Cup and will not feature in the T20 matches in Sri Lanka. However, Virat and Rohit are in the ODI squad..

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