Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 16
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 151–160 of 160
Haryana's Pardeep Singh won a medal at the World Wrestling Championship (Greco-Roman). In Greco-Roman wrestling, what is prohibited?
Correct Answer: B. Attacks below the waist (leg attacks and leg holds)
In Greco-Roman wrestling, all attacks on or below the waist are prohibited. Wrestlers can only hold opponents above the waist and cannot use their legs for holds or attacks. This is in contrast to freestyle wrestling where leg attacks are permitted. Greco-Roman wrestling requires more upper body strength and technique, while freestyle allows for a wider range of attacks.
Sushil Kumar won the 2011 World Wrestling Championships in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Moscow
Sushil Kumar won the Gold medal at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships (not 2011) held in Moscow, Russia, in the 66 kg freestyle category. This made him the first Indian to win the World Wrestling Championship gold. The 2010 World Championship gold, combined with his Olympic Bronze (2008) and upcoming Olympic Silver (2012), cemented Sushil Kumar's status as the greatest Indian wrestler of all time.
Haryana has approximately what fraction of India's population but contributes what fraction of India's Olympic medals?
Correct Answer: A. 1.5-2% population, ~50-70% of Olympic medals
Haryana has approximately 1.5-2% of India's population (about 2.5 crore out of 140 crore), yet contributes approximately 50-70% of India's total Olympic medals. This extraordinary ratio reflects the state's deep-rooted sports culture, specifically in wrestling, boxing, and athletics. No other Indian state comes close to this level of overperformance relative to population size in Olympic sports.
Which Haryana athlete was the flag bearer for India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony?
Correct Answer: C. Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh (joint)
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony, India's flag was jointly carried by Mary Kom (from Manipur, boxing) and Manpreet Singh (from Punjab, hockey captain). While the flag bearers were not from Haryana for Tokyo 2020, Haryana athletes went on to win the most medals (5 out of 7) at those games. At Paris 2024, Neeraj Chopra (Haryana) and Sharath Kamal were the joint flag bearers.
At Paris 2024 Olympics, who was the male flag bearer from Haryana for India's opening ceremony?
Correct Answer: C. Neeraj Chopra
At the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, Neeraj Chopra from Panipat, Haryana, was India's male flag bearer (jointly with table tennis player Sharath Kamal). This honor reflected his status as India's reigning Olympic champion (Tokyo 2020 gold medalist in javelin throw) and one of India's most celebrated sportspersons. At Paris 2024, he went on to win Silver in javelin throw.
The success of Haryana wrestlers is partially attributed to traditional diet. What is the traditional high-protein diet consumed by pehlwaans in Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Milk, ghee, butter, almonds, and protein-rich foods as part of traditional wrestler's diet
Traditional Haryana wrestlers (pehlwaans) follow a high-protein, high-calorie diet consisting of large quantities of milk, ghee (clarified butter), almonds, and other nutrient-rich foods. This traditional diet, which has been followed for generations in the wrestling community, provides the nutrition needed for rigorous training. Many wrestlers combine this traditional diet with modern sports nutrition for optimal performance.
Haryana government declared which wrestler as a 'Brand Ambassador' of Haryana for sports promotion?
Correct Answer: C. Multiple athletes have been declared brand ambassadors for different schemes
The Haryana government has declared multiple athletes as brand ambassadors for various sports promotion schemes at different times. Wrestlers like Bajrang Punia and Sushil Kumar have been associated with sports promotion in Haryana. Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw) has been featured in various state government sports campaigns. The practice of using sports celebrities as brand ambassadors is part of Haryana's sports promotion strategy.
The 'Haryana Chhatra Khel Pratiyogita' is a state-level sports competition for:
Correct Answer: B. School students of Haryana
Haryana Chhatra Khel Pratiyogita (State Student Sports Competition) is organized for school students of Haryana across various sports disciplines. It serves as the first step in Haryana's talent identification pipeline, where promising young athletes from schools are identified for further training in state and national academies. Many of Haryana's Olympic champions started their competitive careers at such school-level competitions.
How many Olympic medals has India won in wrestling across all Olympics (approximate total), and what proportion came from Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. About 15 medals total, about 80% from Haryana
The correct answer is About 15 medals total, about 80% from Haryana. India has won approximately 15 wrestling medals at the Olympics across all editions, and approximately 80% of these have come from Haryana wrestlers. Key Haryana wrestling Olympic medalists include Sushil Kumar (Bronze 2008, Silver 2012), Yogeshwar Dutt (Bronze/Silver 2012), Sakshi Malik (Bronze 2016), Ravi Dahiya (Silver 2020), Bajrang Punia (Bronze 2020), Deepak Punia (Bronze 2020), and Aman Sehrawat (Bronze 2024). This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Haryana State Sports and Youth Affairs Department is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Chandigarh
The Haryana State Sports and Youth Affairs Department is headquartered in Chandigarh, which serves as the state capital of Haryana. All major policy decisions regarding sports development, athlete selection, and reward distribution in Haryana are managed through this department. The department coordinates with SAI, national federations, and district sports authorities to implement Haryana's comprehensive sports development strategy.