Question 1

Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the Indian domestic football championship?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Super League (ISL) trophy is awarded to the champion of India's top-tier professional football league. However, historically, the National Football League (NFL) trophy was the premier domestic championship. The ISL, established in 2013, has become the primary professional football competition in India. The Santosh Trophy is awarded for the inter-state football championship.

Question 2

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021) with a throw of 87.58 meters in the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj Chopra's achievement was historic as it was India's first Olympic gold in an individual track and field event.

Question 3

India hosted the Asian Games in which year most recently before 2024?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Asian Games in 2023 in New Delhi. This was the third time India hosted the Asian Games, with previous editions in 1951 (Delhi) and 1982 (Delhi). The 2023 Asian Games were a major sporting event showcasing India's athletic talent across multiple disciplines.

Question 4

In which year did Neeraj Chopra win the World Athletics Championships gold medal in javelin throw?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, with a throw of 88.17 meters. This was a historic achievement as he became the first Indian male athlete to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

Question 5

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal in athletics at the Olympics. At which Olympic Games did this historic achievement occur?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to COVID-19 postponement). This was India's first individual gold medal in athletics at the Olympic Games, a watershed moment for Indian sports.

Question 6

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships held in Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra's sister Annu Rani won gold in women's javelin throw at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok with a throw of 63.17 meters, establishing herself as a prominent javelin thrower in Asian athletics.

Question 7

The Durand Cup, one of India's oldest football tournaments, was won by which team in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the Durand Cup in 2023, defeating FC Goa in the final. The Durand Cup, established in 1888, is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia and holds significant historical importance in Indian football.

Question 8

In which year did Neeraj Chopra become the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, and what was the event?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold in the Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021). He threw 87.58 meters to clinch India's first individual gold in track and field at the Olympics. This was a historic moment for Indian athletics.

Question 9

Who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 for contributions to sports, specifically for his achievements in badminton?

Accepted Answer

Pullela Gopichand, the renowned badminton coach and former All England Open champion, was honored with the Padma Shri in 2024 for his exceptional contributions to Indian badminton and coaching. He has trained multiple Olympic medalists including Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu.

Question 10

Which Indian cricketer became the fastest to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Virat Kohli holds the record for being the fastest batsman to reach 10,000 Test runs, achieving this milestone in 205 innings. This record demonstrates his consistency and dominance in Test cricket over more than a decade.

Question 11

The Durand Cup, one of India's oldest football tournaments, was first held in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup was first held in 1888, making it one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia. It was established by Sir Mortimer Durand, a British official in India, and has been held almost continuously since its inception.

Question 12

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever gold medal in javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships with a throw of 88.17 meters at the 2023 Budapest World Championships. This was a historic achievement for Indian athletics on the global stage.

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