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486.
Which country's women's hockey team won the gold medal at the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023?
India
Japan
China
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian women's hockey team secured the gold medal at the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 by defeating Japan 4-0 in the final match.

487.
Which organization won the AFC President's Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football?
AFC
AIFF
FIFA
UEFA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
All India Football Federation (AIFF) won the AFC President's Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football.

488.
Which cricketer became the first player to be timed out in an international cricket match?
Angelo Mathews
Shakib Al Hasan
Tamim Iqbal
Mustafizur Rahman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews became the first player to be timed out in an international cricket match during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

489.
What medal did the Indian junior men's hockey team win at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian junior men's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 after defeating Pakistan in a penalty shootout. The medal winners of the 2023 Sultan of Johor Cup are Germany (Gold), Australia (Silver) and India (Bronze).

490.
Who is the highest wicket-taker for India in ODI World Cup history?
Zaheer Khan
Javagal Srinath
Mohammed Shami
Kapil Dev
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mohammed Shami became India's leading wicket-taker in World Cup history during the 2023 ODI World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka. He took a five-wicket haul to surpass Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, who both had 44 wickets each. Shami now has 45 wickets in World Cups.