Sports Current Affairs Quiz
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By what margin did India beat Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: B — 147 runs
India made 216/3 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 69, winning by 147 runs.
Who was India's top scorer with 79 in the 2026 Asian Games women's cricket final?
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Correct answer: D — Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana scored 79 off 45 balls; Richa Ghosh made 49 and Shafali Verma 48.
The women's cricket gold on 22 September 2026 was India's which gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — First
The Prime Minister noted that the victory brought India its first gold of this edition of the Games.
Consider the following about women's cricket at the Asian Games: 1. India also beat Sri Lanka in the final at Hangzhou 2023. 2. Pakistan won the bronze medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. India beat Sri Lanka in both finals, and Pakistan beat Bangladesh for bronze in 2026.
Which Indian shooter won silver in the men's 10 m air rifle individual event at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: D — Himanshu Dhillon
Himanshu Dhillon won silver behind China's Sheng Lihao; Rudrankksh Patil took bronze.
What was India's total in the men's 10 m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: C — 1890.1
India totalled 1890.1 for silver; China won with a world-record 1899.0.
Who won gold in the men's 10 m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — Sheng Lihao
China's Sheng Lihao won gold with 233.0, ahead of Himanshu Dhillon's 231.0.
Consider the following about the men's 10 m air rifle events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. China won the team gold with a world-record total. 2. Parth Mane qualified for the individual final along with Rudrankksh Patil. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
China won team gold with a world-record 1899.0. Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil made the individual final; Parth Mane finished outside the top eight.
Suchika Tariyal won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in which sport at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mixed martial arts
Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's traditional 60 kg MMA event, India's first Asian Games MMA medal.
Consider the following about Suchika Tariyal's 2026 Asian Games semi-final: 1. The bout was declared a draw after an Indian challenge. 2. The winner was decided on the basis of the fighters' morning weigh-in. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. After the draw, Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon advanced because she was lighter at the morning weigh-in.
Which Indian trio won silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: B — Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa K Vinod
Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod totalled 1898.0 to win the team silver.
Who won gold in the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games, in which Elavenil Valarivan took silver?
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Correct answer: D — Hinata Taichi (Japan)
Japan's Hinata Taichi won gold with 253.0, 0.6 ahead of Elavenil Valarivan (252.4); Ban Hyojin took bronze.
What was Elavenil Valarivan's score in the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — 252.4
Elavenil Valarivan scored 252.4 for silver; Hinata Taichi won with 253.0 and Ban Hyojin scored 230.4 for bronze.
Consider the following about the women's 10m air rifle events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. China won the team gold with a world-record score of 1904.2. 2. Sonam Maskar finished sixth in the individual final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: China set a world record of 1904.2 in the team event, and Sonam Maskar finished sixth in the individual final.
India's first medal of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came in which event?
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Correct answer: A — Women's 10m air rifle team
The women's 10m air rifle team silver on 20 September 2026 was India's first medal of the Games.
Who scored eight goals in India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: C — Deepika
Deepika scored eight goals; Ishika scored a hat-trick.
Consider the following about India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The match was India's Pool B opener. 2. India led 4-0 at half-time. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The match was India's Pool B opener, and India led 8-0 at half-time, not 4-0.
Which edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' did Dr Mansukh Mandaviya lead in Nagoya, Japan, on 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 91st
Dr Mandaviya led the 91st edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Meijō Park, Nagoya.
Who were India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
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Correct answer: B — Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat
Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat led India; Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor.
Who declared the 20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Emperor Naruhito of Japan
Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games open.
Pawan Sehrawat became India's male flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony in place of which athlete?
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Correct answer: A — Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced because his official kit had not arrived in time.
Consider the following about the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The Games run from 19 September to 4 October 2026. 2. The opening ceremony was held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as reported by The Tribune and India Today.
By what margin did the Indian women's cricket team beat Japan in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 8 wickets
India bowled Japan out for 57 and reached 59/2 in five overs to win by eight wickets.
Which Indian bowler took 4 wickets for 10 runs against Japan in the Asian Games 2026 women's cricket quarter-final?
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Correct answer: C — N Shree Charani
N Shree Charani returned figures of 4/10 in her four overs.
Consider the following about India's Asian Games 2026 women's cricket quarter-final win over Japan: 1. Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with an unbeaten 40. 2. India were to play Pakistan in the semi-final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Shafali Verma scored 40 not out off 15 balls, and India's semi-final opponent was Bangladesh.
Which team did India's junior men beat 4-1 in the final of the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Korea
India's junior men beat Korea 4-1 in the final in Moqi, China, on 13 September 2026.
Who scored the only goal of the women's final as India beat China 1-0 at the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sanika Chandrakant Mane
Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored in the 17th minute to give India a 1-0 win and a third straight title.
With the 2026 win, how many men's Junior Asia Cup hockey titles has India won?
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Correct answer: B — Six
It was a record sixth title, after 2004, 2008, 2015, 2023 and 2024.
Consider the following about the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026: 1. India's junior women completed a hat-trick of titles. 2. By winning, both Indian teams qualified for the FIH Junior World Cups. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The women won their third straight title, and the Asia Cup wins earned both Indian teams places at next year's FIH Junior World Cups.
Which team did India beat in the final to win the Women's Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Lanka
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on 13 September 2026.
How many Women's Asia Cup titles has India won after the 2026 triumph?
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Correct answer: D — Eight
The 2026 win was India's record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title.
Which Indian bowler took four wickets for 20 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final?
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Correct answer: B — Shree Charani
Shree Charani took 4/20 and Deepti Sharma 3/19 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.
Consider the following about the Women's Asia Cup: 1. India won the 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 2. India also won the previous (2024) edition, beating Sri Lanka in the final at Dambulla. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. India won the 2026 final in Dubai, but Sri Lanka had beaten India in the 2024 final at Dambulla.
How many members are in India's contingent for the 2026 Asian Games, as announced at the 8 September 2026 send-off?
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Correct answer: D — 503
Sports Minister Mandaviya said a 503-member contingent is going to the Asian Games.
The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are being hosted by which city/region?
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Correct answer: B — Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Who is the Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent for the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — Sahdev Yadav
Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav joined the minister and IOA President P.T. Usha in unveiling the jersey; Hari Ranjan Rao is Sports Secretary.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The official opening ceremony is on 19 September 2026, but some competitions start on 10 September. 2. The programme has 43 sports and 469 medal events. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per Olympics.com: the Games officially run 19 September–4 October with action from 10 September, across 43 sports and 469 medal events.
The 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 6 September 2026, themed 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat', was led from which city?
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Correct answer: D — Surat
Sports Minister Mandaviya and Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi led the 89th edition in Surat.
Which Indian city hosted the World Archery Para Series from 5 to 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
The Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series was held in Ahmedabad.
How many athletes from how many countries took part in the World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — 108 athletes, 19 countries
Amit Shah greeted 108 athletes from 19 countries.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 2030 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted by Ahmedabad, will be the centenary edition of the Games. 2. Amit Shah inaugurated the World Archery Para Series in person at the venue in Ahmedabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as stated by Amit Shah. Statement 2 is wrong: he inaugurated it through video conferencing.