Sports - General Knowledge Questions

Correct Answer :   Tirana

* The Under-23 Wrestling World Championship is being held in Tirana, Albania.

* India's Abhishek won the bronze medal by defeating Mykyta Abramov of Ukraine 3-0 in the men's 61 kg freestyle category.

* Meanwhile, Bashir Magomedov of Azerbaijan won the gold medal.

Correct Answer :   Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's cricket team achieved a historic milestone by posting a record-breaking total of 344/4 in a T20 International, surpassing Nepal's previous record of 314/3.

Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 133 off 43 balls, featuring 15 sixes, propelled Zimbabwe to this landmark in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B match against Gambia.

This achievement showcases Zimbabwe's dominance in the T20 format and solidifies Raza's position as a formidable batsman, with the joint second-fastest T20I century. Zimbabwe's exceptional form in T20Is has catapulted them into the top ranks of international cricket.

Correct Answer :   Glasgow

Of the 12 sports in which India won medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, six have been dropped from the 2026 edition.

Which includes badminton, cricket, hockey, squash, table tennis and wrestling.

The 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow. In the year 2022 CWG, India had won 61 medals including 22 gold.

Correct Answer :   Panaji

The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in association with Paralympic Committee of India & Sports Authority of Goa will organise the 24th National Para Swimming Championships 2024, from October 19 to 22 at Campal Swimming Pool complex, Panaji.

While the day saw swimmers from all over the country arrive and get classified according to their impairments, the opening ceremony will be held on Sunday (20th OCt 2024) at 4pm while the competitions take the centre stage in the morning. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant will declare the championship open alongside Sports Minister Govind Gaude, Social Welfare Minister  Subhash Phal Dessai among others.

The para swimming nationals will see a record number of 518 participants competing in the championship from across 28 participating states. The number of participants this year has surpassed the previous edition record of 464 para swimmers, informed the organisers at a press conference today. The competition will be held across three categories, sub junior, junior and senior;  while S1 to S14 classifications being done.

To ensure fairness to participants, para swimmers are classified with S-1 class corresponding to the most severe types of disability. Physical disabilities of para swimmers include single or multiple limb loss, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, dwarfism, and disabilities which impair the use of joints.

Visually impaired swimmers are allocated to categories S-11, S-12, or S-13. Category S-11 corresponds to totally blind swimmers, while competitors in category S-13 have severe, but not total visual impairment. Swimmers with mental disabilities compete in category S-14.

Four para-swimmers from Goa will be participating. International para swimmer from Maharashtra, Suyash Jadhav will be a major attraction at the championship, which will see Paris Paralympics medallists Navdeep Singh and Praveen Kumar gracing the inaugural at 4pm on Sunday.

The Closing Ceremony and Prize Distribution function to be held on 22nd October.

Source : Live news goa

Correct Answer :   Rithvik Choudhary Bollipalli and Arjun Khade

Rithvik Choudhary Bollipalli and Arjun Khade made history by capturing their first ATP 250 title at the Almaty Open men's doubles.

The Indian duo displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming Colombia's Nicolas Barrientos and Tunisia's Skander Mansouri 3-6, 7-6, 14-12 in a thrilling final.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Indian tennis, highlighting the emerging talent in the country's doubles circuit.

Bollipalli and Khade's triumph is expected to inspire a new generation of Indian tennis players, paving the way for future successes on the international stage.

Correct Answer :   Arjun Erigaisi

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured the WR Chess Masters title by defeating France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in an Armageddon game, following two draws in the classical chess final.

This victory propelled Arjun's live Elo rating to 2796, just shy of the elite 2800 mark.

At 21, Arjun demonstrated exceptional skill, outmaneuvering strong opponents, including fellow Indian Grandmasters Vidit Gujrathi and R. Praggnanandhaa.

Arjun's win earned him a 20,000 Euro prize and set him up for further success, including the upcoming European Cup.

Correct Answer :   Bala Devi

Bala Devi made history by becoming the first Indian woman to score 50 international goals during the 2024 SAFF Women's Championship match against Pakistan.

Bala Devi, often referred to as India's "goal machine," has been a pivotal figure in Indian women's football.

This accomplishment places her among the elite players in international football, highlighting her incredible goal-scoring ability and contribution to the sport.

The SAFF Women's Championship, currently in its 7th edition, is being held in Kathmandu, Nepal, where Bangladesh is the reigning champion.

Correct Answer :   Akhil Sheoran

Akhil Sheoran claimed the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Cup Final, outperforming Paris Olympics gold medallist Liu Yukun.

This achievement contributed to India's tally of two medals in the year-ending ISSF World Cup. Earlier, Sonam Maskar secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Sheoran's victory demonstrates India's growing presence in international shooting competitions, and his performance, alongside other Indian shooters, showcases the country's potential for future success in the sport.

Correct Answer :   Kazakhstan

The Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024 took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, marking a significant milestone for Indian table tennis.

Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee secured a historic bronze medal in the Women's Doubles category, achieving India's first-ever medal in the event.

The Indian duo lost to Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara in the semi-finals.

Kazakhstan hosted the prestigious championships, providing a platform for top Asian players to compete. The event showcased exceptional talent and determination in the sport.

Correct Answer :   Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur made history at the IWLF National Weightlifting Championships by setting a new national record in the 76 kg Senior women's category.

She achieved an impressive 127 kg lift in clean & jerk and a total lift of 223 kg.

This remarkable feat showcases her exceptional strength and skill, cementing her position among India's top weightlifters.

Other notable performers at the event included Heena and G. Ravishankar, who also set junior national records in their respective categories, highlighting the growing talent in Indian weightlifting.