Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 7
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 61–70 of 160
Haryana's Seema Punia competes in which athletics event?
Correct Answer: C. Discus Throw
Seema Punia (later Seema Antil) from Haryana competes in discus throw. She won medals at the Commonwealth Games (Gold at CWG 2014 in Delhi and Glasgow) and Asian Games. Seema was one of India's top discus throwers and has represented India at multiple Olympics. She is one of Haryana's celebrated women athletes beyond wrestling.
Which Haryana wrestler won back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2020 and 2021?
Correct Answer: C. Ravi Dahiya
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won gold at the Asian Wrestling Championship in both 2020 and 2021 in the 57 kg freestyle category. This consistent dominance at the Asian level led to his selection for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he won a Silver medal. Ravi Dahiya is from Sonipat district of Haryana.
The government sports reward policy of Haryana also gives jobs in which cadre to medal-winning athletes?
Correct Answer: B. DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) cadre for top achievers
Haryana's sports policy awards government jobs at various levels. Top Olympic medal winners can receive positions equivalent to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Haryana Police. This prestigious placement within law enforcement gives athletes financial security and social status. The policy is one of the most athlete-friendly in India and has been a major draw for sports talent in Haryana.
The wrestling weight category of 57 kg freestyle was Ravi Dahiya's specialty at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. What medal did he win?
Correct Answer: B. Silver
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won the Silver medal in men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He reached the final with dominant performances but lost to Russia's Zavur Uguev in the gold medal bout. Ravi Dahiya's silver, combined with Bajrang Punia's bronze, made Tokyo 2020 a historic Olympics for Indian wrestling.
Which Haryana sports facility has been used as a base for cricket team India's training in the NCR region?
Correct Answer: B. Panchkula Cricket Stadium
The cricket stadium in Panchkula has been used for cricket matches and training sessions. However, India's national cricket team primarily trains in Mumbai or Bengaluru. Haryana's main contribution to cricket has been through producing individual cricketers rather than hosting major international matches, with Chandigarh (shared capital with Punjab) being the primary cricket venue serving Haryana.
Haryana's Ministry of Sports launched 'Haryana Khel Nursery Yojana' for what purpose?
Correct Answer: B. To provide financial support to private sports nurseries/clubs for identifying grassroots talent
Haryana's Khel Nursery Yojana provides financial support to private sports academies and clubs for running sports nurseries at the grassroots level. These nurseries identify and train talent between 8-19 years of age in various sports disciplines. The scheme is part of Haryana's comprehensive strategy to develop a pipeline of talented athletes from rural areas.
At the National Games 2023 held in Goa (not Haryana), where did Haryana finish in the medal tally?
Correct Answer: B. Services dominated but Haryana was in top 5
At the National Games 2023 held in Goa, the Services Sports Control Board (representing armed forces athletes) typically tops the tally, followed by states like Maharashtra and Haryana. Haryana consistently finishes among the top 5 states in the National Games medal tally. Haryana's athletes typically dominate wrestling, boxing, and athletics events at the National Games.
Haryana's sports budget as a percentage of its state budget is considered:
Correct Answer: B. Among the highest in India, reflecting the state's sports-first policy
Haryana allocates one of the higher proportions of its state budget to sports among Indian states, reflecting the government's sports-centric policy. The state has increased its sports budget significantly in recent years to build infrastructure, provide stipends to athletes, and run sports academies. This investment has paid dividends with Haryana athletes winning medals at global competitions.
Which Haryana player has been a regular part of the Indian national volleyball team?
Correct Answer: C. Haryana has contributed volleyball players but the state is not primarily known for volleyball
While Haryana is primarily known for wrestling, boxing, and athletics at the Olympic level, the state has contributed players to the Indian national volleyball team. Volleyball is played widely in Haryana at the school and college level. However, the state's national sporting identity is most closely associated with combat sports (wrestling and boxing) and athletics (particularly javelin throw since Neeraj Chopra's fame).
The term 'HKRN' in the context of Haryana sports refers to:
Correct Answer: B. Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (employment portal for sports quota jobs)
HKRN (Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam) is the employment portal through which Haryana manages various government employment schemes including sports quota recruitment. Athletes seeking government jobs under sports quota in Haryana register through this portal. The portal digitizes the recruitment process making it more transparent and accessible.