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Exercise : Sports - Latest Current Affairs
- Sports - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Who became the first football player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cristiano Ronaldo created football history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup editions. He achieved this remarkable milestone during Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by scoring twice. His World Cup scoring journey spans the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments, showcasing extraordinary consistency, longevity, and excellence over two decades. This achievement further strengthened his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time and highlighted his ability to perform at the highest level even at the age of 41.
Date : 2026-06-24
2.
Who became the first player in both men's and women's international cricket history to play 200 T20 Internationals during a World Cup match?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first cricketer in international cricket, across both men's and women's formats, to play 200 T20 Internationals. The landmark match took place against South Africa during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Manchester on June 21, 2026. Harmanpreet made her ODI debut in March 2009 and her T20I debut in June 2009 against England. She is one of India's most accomplished women cricketers, having received the Arjuna Award in 2017, scored the first T20I century by an Indian woman, and set several records in international cricket.
Date : 2026-06-23
3.
In which country were the Asian Relays Championships 2026 held, where India won the women's 4x100m gold medal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Relays Championships 2026 were held in Shangyu, China, where the Indian athletics team finished with a total of three medals. India's women's 4x100m relay team, comprising Srabani Nanda, Sneha Shanuvalli, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Tamanna, won the gold medal with a season's best time of 43.85 seconds. In addition to the gold, India secured a silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay and a bronze medal in the mixed 4x100m relay. The 2026 edition was the second Asian Relays Championships, organised under the Asian Athletics Association, and India is scheduled to host the next edition in Chandigarh in 2027.
Date : 2026-06-23
4.
In which city did India win the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup by defeating New Zealand in the final?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India won the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup by defeating host nation New Zealand 2-0 in the final held in Auckland on June 21, 2026. The Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and secured its second Nations Cup title. Goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo helped India claim victory, while goalkeeper Savita Punia delivered a clean sheet in the final. Lalremsiami was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance. The triumph also earned India promotion to the next season’s FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League, marking a significant achievement for Indian women’s hockey on the international stage.
Date : 2026-06-22
5.
Which Indian cricketer became the joint-highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket by equalling Jhulan Goswami’s record of 355 wickets?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Deepti Sharma achieved a remarkable milestone in women’s cricket by becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket with 355 wickets. She reached the landmark during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds. The record-equalling wicket came when she dismissed Dutch opener Phebe Molkenboer. With this achievement, Deepti matched the tally of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami and England’s Katherine Sciver-Brunt. The feat highlights Deepti’s consistency and impact as an all-rounder and reflects India’s growing prominence in women’s cricket, with two Indian players featuring among the leading wicket-takers in the history of the game.
Date : 2026-06-20
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