Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 10
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 91–100 of 160
Which event at the Olympics is Neeraj Chopra's specialty where he won consecutive medals (Gold 2020, Silver 2024)?
Correct Answer: C. Javelin Throw
Neeraj Chopra specializes in Javelin Throw and won consecutive Olympic medals: Gold at Tokyo 2020 (87.58 m) and Silver at Paris 2024 (89.45 m). He is the first Indian to win multiple Olympic medals in athletics. Born in Panipat district, Haryana, Neeraj is considered the greatest track and field athlete India has ever produced.
Haryana has a strong hockey tradition. India's hockey team has players from Haryana. Which famous Indian hockey player was from Sirsa, Haryana?
Correct Answer: A. Sardar Singh
Sardar Singh, the renowned Indian hockey midfielder who captained India in multiple international tournaments, is from Sirsa, Haryana. He won medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games and has been one of India's most decorated hockey players. He was the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna recipient in 2016, the first hockey player to receive this honor in many years.
Haryana women's cricket team competes in domestic tournaments. Which famous IPL franchise has Haryana connections?
Correct Answer: A. Delhi Capitals (covers NCR including Haryana)
Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) is the IPL franchise most associated with Haryana due to its coverage of the National Capital Region which includes Haryana districts like Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat. Several Haryana cricketers have played for Delhi Capitals. The team's home ground (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi) is the venue closest to Haryana.
What percentage of India's total Olympic wrestling medals have come from Haryana (approximately)?
Correct Answer: C. More than 70-80%
More than 70-80% of India's Olympic wrestling medals have come from Haryana wrestlers. This overwhelming dominance reflects Haryana's deep-rooted wrestling culture, the akhara tradition, and government support for wrestlers. The pattern continues with each successive Olympics bringing medals for India through Haryana's wrestling talent pool.
Which of the following is true about Neeraj Chopra's world record in javelin throw?
Correct Answer: B. He holds the Indian national record but not the world record; his personal best is over 89 m
Neeraj Chopra holds the Indian national record in javelin throw with a personal best of 89.94 metres. He does not hold the world record (which is 98.48 m by Jan Zelezny of Czech Republic). However, he became the first Indian to exceed 89 m. His consistent throws above 88-89 m make him a world-class competitor.
The 'Wrestling Federation of India' faced controversy in 2023 when top wrestlers including Bajrang Punia protested against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for:
Correct Answer: B. Allegations of sexual harassment against women wrestlers
In 2023, top Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia (Haryana), Vinesh Phogat (Haryana), and Sakshi Malik (Haryana) staged protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, alleging sexual harassment by WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The protest became a major national controversy. This reflected the wrestlers' courage in speaking out against authority despite being at the peak of their careers.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in which city, where Haryana wrestlers won multiple gold medals?
Correct Answer: B. Birmingham, England
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, England. At these games, Haryana wrestlers including Bajrang Punia (65 kg) and Vinesh Phogat (53 kg) won gold medals. India performed exceptionally well in wrestling at CWG 2022, winning multiple medals, with Haryana contributing the majority of those medals.
The Haryana government's 'Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana' is for citizens, but in sports, the CM's special attention to which event has boosted Haryana's sports profile?
Correct Answer: C. Recognition of Olympic medalists at state felicitation ceremonies
Haryana's Chief Ministers have traditionally held special state felicitation ceremonies to honor Olympic and Commonwealth Games medal winners from Haryana. These ceremonies, which include handing over the cash reward cheques publicly, generate enormous media coverage and inspire young athletes. The public recognition by the highest state authority gives medal winners celebrity status and motivates the next generation.
In which city of Haryana was the national camp for Indian wrestlers held regularly by SAI?
Correct Answer: B. Sonipat
SAI National Training Centre (NTC) in Sonipat, Haryana has been the venue for national wrestling camps for Indian wrestlers. The facility at Sonipat is one of the most important in India for wrestling, providing world-class training infrastructure for national team members. Many Olympic medal winners from India have trained at the Sonipat NTC.
The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 were held in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 were held in Tamil Nadu. While Haryana has hosted editions of Khelo India, the games rotate across different Indian states. Haryana typically performs strongly at these games due to its wrestling, boxing, and athletics strengths. The Khelo India program has been a key platform for identifying future Olympic talent from Haryana and other states.