Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 13
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 121–130 of 160
The SAI center at Rohtak in Haryana specializes in training athletes in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Wrestling
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) center at Rohtak, Haryana is known for its wrestling training programs. Rohtak is one of the major wrestling districts of Haryana, and the SAI facility here has trained numerous national and state-level wrestlers. The center provides residential training facilities, coaching, and medical support for promising young wrestlers from the region.
What year was the Haryana government's Parivar Pehchan Patra used to distribute sports scholarships to athletes?
Correct Answer: B. 2021
The correct answer is 2021. The Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) system was established in 2019 as a family identity card but was integrated into various government benefit delivery systems including sports scholarships by 2021. Through PPP, the Haryana government has been able to verify athlete eligibility and directly transfer sports incentives and scholarships to deserving athletes and their families. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which Haryana district produces the most Olympic-standard boxers?
Correct Answer: B. Bhiwani
Bhiwani district in Haryana is known as the boxing capital, having produced the most Olympic-standard boxers from any district in India. Boxers like Vikas Krishan Yadav, Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar, Dinesh Kumar, and many others have come from Bhiwani. The Bhiwani Boxing Club (BBC) and the district's boxing culture have made it the 'Mini Cuba of India'.
Which country does Haryana's sports dominance most resemble globally?
Correct Answer: B. Cuba (disproportionate boxing medals relative to population)
The correct answer is Cuba (disproportionate boxing medals relative to population). Haryana's sports dominance most closely resembles Cuba's boxing dominance — a small population (relative to larger countries) producing a disproportionately high number of world-class athletes in specific sports (wrestling and combat sports for Haryana, boxing for Cuba). Like Cuba, Haryana has a culture that deeply values its specific sport, combined with state support for athletes. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Haryana government gives cash awards to athletes. The reward amount for winning a medal at the Asian Games (gold) is:
Correct Answer: A. Rs 1 crore (Gold at Asian Games)
Haryana's sports reward policy provides Rs 1 crore for Gold medals at the Asian Games, Rs 50 lakh for Silver, and Rs 30 lakh for Bronze. For Commonwealth Games, the rewards are Rs 50 lakh (Gold), Rs 30 lakh (Silver), and Rs 20 lakh (Bronze). These cash rewards are among the highest offered by any Indian state government for sports achievements.
Haryana State Cricket Association (HSCA) is affiliated with which national cricket board?
Correct Answer: B. BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)
Haryana State Cricket Association (HSCA) is affiliated with the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). HSCA manages cricket in Haryana at the state level, organizes domestic tournaments, and selects players for Haryana's Ranji Trophy team. While cricket is not Haryana's primary sport identity (wrestling and boxing are), the state has produced several notable cricketers who play in domestic competitions.
Which famous Indian wrestler from Haryana is known for his 'Sushil Kumar' finishing move in wrestling?
Correct Answer: C. Sushil Kumar himself is known for his double leg attacks
Sushil Kumar is known in wrestling circles for his explosive double leg attacks (shooting for the legs) and powerful takedowns. His technical wrestling style, speed, and strength made him highly effective in freestyle wrestling. These attributes helped him win two Olympic medals and a World Championship gold, establishing him as India's greatest-ever wrestler.
The Haryana Sports Department offers 'Mukhyamantri Khiladi Utsav' for what purpose?
Correct Answer: B. To organize sports competitions at village and school level to identify talent
Mukhyamantri Khiladi Utsav is a Haryana government initiative to organize sports competitions at the village, school, and panchayat level to identify sporting talent at the grassroots. These competitions serve as a talent identification pipeline feeding into higher-level training programs. The initiative reflects Haryana's top-down approach to sports development from the village level upward.
How did Haryana wrestlers perform at the 2010 Commonwealth Games hosted in Delhi?
Correct Answer: B. Haryana wrestlers including Sushil Kumar and Geeta Phogat won gold medals
At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Haryana wrestlers had a remarkable performance. Sushil Kumar won Gold in 66 kg freestyle, and Geeta Phogat won India's first-ever women's wrestling Gold. These performances at the home Commonwealth Games were celebrated across Haryana and inspired a new generation of wrestlers from the state.
The national selection trial for the 65 kg freestyle wrestling ahead of the Asian Games 2023 between Bajrang Punia and his rival was highly publicized. The rival was:
Correct Answer: C. Sajan Bhanwala
Ahead of the Asian Games 2023, there were selection trials for the 65 kg freestyle wrestling category between Bajrang Punia and Sajan Bhanwala. Due to the controversy surrounding WFI and Bajrang's protest activities, the selection trials were closely watched. Haryana's wrestling scene has multiple top-level wrestlers competing for the same weight categories, ensuring high-quality domestic competition.