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The correct answer is 1982.Key Points

• India organized the Asian Games for the second time in the year 1982.
• The games were held in New Delhi, the capital city of India.
• The mascot for the 1982 Asian Games was Appu, an elephant, symbolizing strength, speed, and a friendly nature.
• India finished fifth in the medal tally, securing
  • 13 gold,
  • 19 silver, and
  • 25 bronze medals.

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• Asian Games
  • The Asian Games is the largest multi-sport event in Asia, organized every four years.
  • The event is governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and the first edition took place in 1951 in New Delhi, India
  • Over 45 nations participate in the Games, competing in various disciplines such as athletics, swimming, badminton, and martial arts, among others.
  • The Asian Games aim to foster unity, promote excellence in sports, and enhance cooperation among Asian countries through healthy competition.

The correct answer is Lawn Tennis.

Key Points

• A term used in tennis instead of the word 'nil' or 'zero'. It is used to describe a lack of score in either points, games or sets. i.e. a game score of 30-0 is given as '30 love' and a set score of 6-0 is given as 'six love

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The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Uber Cup.

The correct answer is Golf.

• The Walker Cup is named after George Herbert Walker the President of the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1920.

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The correct answer is New Delhi.

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• The Sepak Takraw Federation of India (STFI) is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
• STFI is the governing body responsible for the promotion and regulation of Sepak Takraw in the country.
• New Delhi serves as a central administrative hub for various national sports federations in India.
• STFI organizes national tournaments and collaborates with international bodies to promote Sepak Takraw globally.
• The federation is affiliated with the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF), which governs the sport worldwide.

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• Sepak Takraw:
  • Sepak Takraw is a traditional Southeast Asian sport that combines elements of soccer and volleyball.
  • It is played with a rattan ball and involves players using their feet, head, knees, and chest to hit the ball over a net.
• International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF):
  • ISTAF is the global governing body for Sepak Takraw and promotes the sport worldwide.
  • It organizes major international tournaments, including the ISTAF World Cup and King's Cup.
• Recognition in India:
  • Sepak Takraw has gained recognition in India under the auspices of STFI.
  • Indian teams regularly participate in international events, showcasing talent on the global stage.
• Development of Sepak Takraw:
  • Efforts are being made by STFI to popularize the sport at the grassroots level.
  • Workshops, training camps, and school-level competitions are held to increase participation.

The correct answer is 1900.

Key Points

• India first participated in the Olympic Games in 1900.
• The International Olympic Committee is a governing body of the Olympics.
• The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
• Norman Pritchard represented India at the 1900 Olympics, making it the nation’s first Olympic appearance. India sent its first contingent at the 1920 Olympics.
• India first sent a team to the Summer Olympic Games in 1920.
• India won its first gold medal in Hockey at Amsterdam Olympics 1928 and until 1956 Indian men's Hockey team remained unbeaten in Olympics.
• India’s last gold medal in Hockey was in the year 1980 Moscow Olympics.
• In the 1952 Summer Olympics wrestler K.D. Jadhav won the first individual medal for independent India.
• Milkha Singh is the first Indian athlete to reach the Olympic finals in Athletics.

The correct answer is Golf.

• The Walker Cup is named after George Herbert Walker the President of the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1920.

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Image of Walker Cup:

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Uber Cup.

The Correct Answer is Option 4 i.e Golf.

The correct answer is Lawn Tennis.

Key Points

• A term used in tennis instead of the word 'nil' or 'zero'. It is used to describe a lack of score in either points, games or sets. i.e. a game score of 30-0 is given as '30 love' and a set score of 6-0 is given as 'six love

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The correct answer is Football.

• The term "offside trap" is used in Football.

Key Points

• Terminology associated with football are Banana Kick, Head, Penalty kick, Dribble, Offside, Hattrick, Foul, Left out, Goal, Right out, Stopper, Defender, Move, Pass, Comer back, Baseline, Rebound, offside trap.
• An offside trap is a move in which players in the defending team push upfield in order to put one or more opposing players into an offside position.
• Football:
  • The first football club in the world ‘Sheffield Football Club’ was founded in the year 1857 in England.
  • The first Football club in India was ‘Dalhousie Club’.
  • The apex institution of football is the ‘Federation of International Football Association’ (FIFA) was formed on May 21, 1904.
  • The headquarters of FIFA is in Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Football was included as a competitive game in Olympic Games officially in 1908.
  • India took part in the World Olympic Football Competition in 1948 in London.
  • The first World Cup was organised in Uruguay in 1930.
  • In India, Indian Football Association (IFA) organises National Football Championship.

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The correct answer is K D Jadhav.

Key Points

• K D Jadhav was an Indian wrestler.
  • He won a bronze medal in the Summer Olympics in 1952.
  • He was awarded the Arjuna Award posthumously in 2001.
• Milkha Singh is an Indian athlete.
  • He is known as 'The Flying Sikh'.
  • He won four Gold medals in Asian games.
• Karnam Malleshwari is an Indian weightlifter.
  • She was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics.
  • She was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
• P.T Usha is one the most successful athlete , also known as 'The Golden Girl'.
  • She won 13 gold medals in the Asian Games.

The correct answer is Vinesh Phogat.

Important Points

• She became the first Indian athlete to be nominated for the Laureus world sports Awards.
• The Laureus World Sports Award
  • It is an annual award ceremony honoring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year.
  • Established in 1999.
• Vinesh Phogat
  • She is an Indian woman wrestler.
  • The first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in Commonwealth and Asian games.

The correct answer is England.

Key Points

•  1983 Cricket World Cup:-
  • It was hosted by England. The tournament took place from June 9 to June 25, 1983.
  • Teams: Eight teams participated in the tournament:
    • India
    • West Indies (Defending champions)
    • England
    • Pakistan
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Sri Lanka
    • Zimbabwe (making their World Cup debut)
  • The tournament followed a round-robin format, where each team played against every other team once.
  • India, led by Kapil Dev, won the tournament by defeating the two-time champions, West Indies, in the final.
  • The semi-finalists were India, West Indies, England, and Pakistan.
  • The final match was held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 25, 1983. India batted first and scored 183 runs in 54.4 overs. In response, the West Indies team was bowled out for 140 runs in 52 overs, giving India a historic 43-run victory.
  • India's victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup was a significant moment in the history of Indian cricket, as it marked their first-ever World Cup triumph.

The correct answer is option 1) i.e Football.

Important Points

• A stopper is positioned between the defenders and the midfielders.
• They typically stay in a central position on the field, focusing on stopping balls from getting to the defence.
• Occasionally, the stopper will move far towards the touchlines in order to stop an attack from the other team.
• Stoppers often help to move the ball from the defenders to the midfielders or forwards.
• This position is not included in every lineup; only some coaches choose to use stoppers in their on-field formations.

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About Football:

• The Football game is a team game and an outdoor sport which is basically played on the field. The field is rectangular in shape. Some of the countries Football game is known as Soccer.
• This game consists of two teams sixteen(16) players on each team Eleven(11) players from each team played on the field and the rest of the five (5) players are sitting on the substitute bench.
• The standard dimension of the Football Field is (110 meters by 90 meters) in length and (90 meters by 60 meters) in breadth approximately the international stadium size.
• The weight of the football is measured on an Ounce. Some of the positions of football are played on the field they are Stopper, Goal Keeper, Winger (right and left), Striker, Midfielder, etc.
• In 1888, The Football League was founded in England (United Kingdom) and became the first of many professional football competitions in the world.
• Globally Football is governed by FIFA (Federation International Football Association). It was established on 21st May 1904 in Paris (France).
• In India Football is governed by AIFF (All India Football Federation). It was founded on 23rd June 1937.

Additional Information

• The current President of FIFA is Mr. Gianni Infantino (August 2020). Its headquarters is located in Zurich(Switzerland).
• The current President of AIFF is Mr. Kalyan Chaubey (August 2020). Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.