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Exercise : Sports - Latest Current Affairs
  • Sports - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Who won the silver medal for India in the men's shot put F46 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Mohd Yasser
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari
Rohit Kumar
Pranav Soorma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secured the silver medal for India in the men's shot put F46 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, setting a new Asian record with a throw of 16.32 meters. Competing against world-class athletes, including gold medalist Greg Stewart from Canada and bronze medalist Luka Bakovic from Croatia, Khilari's outstanding performance marked a significant achievement in para-athletics for India, contributing to the nation's growing success in the sport.

2.
Who won the gold medal in the men’s F51 club throw at the Paralympics by setting an Asian record with a 34.92m throw?
Pranav Soorma
Amit Kumar
Dharambir
Devendra Jhajharia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dharambir secured the gold medal in the men’s F51 club throw at the Paralympics by breaking the Asian record with a 34.92m throw. His outstanding performance was complemented by Pranav Soorma, who won silver with a throw of 34.59m, marking a significant achievement for India in the event.

3.
In which event did Mariyappan Thangavelu win a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
High Jump
Long Jump
Shot Put
Javelin Throw
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mariyappan Thangavelu won the bronze medal in the Men’s high jump T63 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite the challenges posed by losing part of his right leg at a young age, Thangavelu’s dedication to athletics has been remarkable. His achievements include a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and a silver at Tokyo 2020, underscoring his resilience and commitment. The high jump event, where he recently secured bronze, highlights his exceptional talent and perseverance in the field of sports.

4.
Who won the gold medal in men's archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024, securing India's 22nd medal?
Rakesh Kumar
Shyam Sundar Swami
Pranav Soorma
Harvinder Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harvinder Singh won a historic gold medal in men's individual recurve archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024, marking India's 22nd medal of the event. Singh's victory came after defeating Poland's Lukasz Ciszek, further adding to India's medal tally in the Paralympics. His achievement complements India's other successes in shot put and club throw events, highlighting the country's growing presence in Paralympic sports.

5.
Who won the second consecutive Paralympic javelin gold with a record throw of 70.59m at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
Devendra Jhajharia
Anil Singh
Tek Chand
Sumit Antil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil secured his second consecutive Paralympic gold in javelin at the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a record-breaking throw of 70.59m in the F64 category. This historic achievement follows his earlier success in Tokyo, solidifying his status as a dominant force in para-athletics. Antil's performance is particularly noteworthy given his two-year absence from international competitions, making his return to the Paralympics a triumphant one.