Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 5
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 41–50 of 160
At the Asian Games 2023 (Hangzhou), Haryana contributed wrestlers who won medals. Who won gold in wrestling?
Correct Answer: B. Aman Sehrawat
Aman Sehrawat from Haryana won a Gold medal in wrestling at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. He later won a Bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling category, becoming India's youngest Olympic medallist. Aman Sehrawat is a product of Haryana's wrestling culture and trained at the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi.
Which Haryana-based wrestler won Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Correct Answer: B. Aman Sehrawat
Aman Sehrawat from Haryana won a Bronze medal in men's freestyle wrestling (57 kg) at the Paris 2024 Olympics. At 21 years of age, he became India's youngest Olympic medallist. He hails from Jhajjar district of Haryana and his achievement is a testament to Haryana's continued dominance in international wrestling.
Haryana's Gurugram and Manesar host which major sporting event's training facilities?
Correct Answer: C. Football training academies and multi-sport academies
Gurugram (Gurgaon) and Manesar in Haryana host various football training academies, sports academies, and multi-sport facilities. Several professional football clubs have training centers in the NCR-Haryana region. The area is becoming an important hub for modern sports training infrastructure due to corporate investment and international sports franchises.
Annu Rani, a javelin thrower who competes internationally, is from which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Annu Rani, who competes in women's javelin throw, is from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh (not Haryana). She is often confused with athletes from Haryana due to the prominence of Haryana in Indian athletics. However, it is important to note that Neeraj Chopra (men's javelin gold medallist) is from Haryana while Annu Rani is from UP.
The Sports Policy of Haryana provides government jobs to athletes who win medals at what level?
Correct Answer: B. International level (Olympics, Asian Games, CWG) and national level
Haryana's Sports Policy provides government jobs (primarily in police, education, and other state departments) to athletes who win medals at international levels including Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games, as well as at national competitions. This policy has been a key driver of Haryana's sporting success by giving athletes economic security to focus on their training.
Which Haryana wrestler won a Gold medal at the World Wrestling Championship 2022?
Correct Answer: B. Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat won a Gold medal at the World Wrestling Championship 2019 in the 53 kg category (she has competed in multiple weight classes). At the World Championships 2022 in Belgrade, India's wrestlers including Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia won medals. Vinesh Phogat's story culminated dramatically at the Paris 2024 Olympics disqualification.
Akhil Kumar, a bronze medallist at the Commonwealth Games, is a boxer from which Haryana city?
Correct Answer: B. Bhiwani
Akhil Kumar is a boxer from Bhiwani, Haryana. He won medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, contributing to Bhiwani's reputation as the boxing capital of India. Bhiwani has produced multiple international-level boxers, earning it the nickname 'Mini Cuba of India'.
The Dronacharya Award winner from Haryana who coached the Indian national wrestling team is:
Correct Answer: D. Satpal Singh
Satpal Singh is a Dronacharya Award recipient from Haryana who coached the Indian national wrestling team for many years. He himself was a Commonwealth Games Gold medallist in wrestling. Satpal Singh coached Sushil Kumar in the early stages of his career and has been instrumental in developing India's wrestling infrastructure.
Haryana's Narang (Gagan Narang) is from which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Shooting
Gagan Narang is a shooter (not from Haryana — he is from Hyderabad but represents India). He won Bronze at London 2012 in 10m air rifle. The question is designed to test knowledge — while Haryana is known for wrestling and boxing, shooting champions like Abhinav Bindra (from Chandigarh/Punjab) are sometimes associated with the region. Haryana's own shooting talent has been developing through SAI programs.
Kiran More, Indian cricket legend, was India's national cricket selector from Haryana. Which famous cricketer from Haryana captained India?
Correct Answer: A. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev is the most famous cricketer from Haryana. Born in Chandigarh (which serves as Haryana's capital), he is considered from the Haryana-Chandigarh region. He captained India to win the 1983 Cricket World Cup and holds the record of 434 wickets in Test cricket. He is often called 'Haryana Hurricane' and is one of cricket's greatest all-rounders.