Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 8
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 71–80 of 160
Which Haryana wrestler competed in Greco-Roman style rather than freestyle?
Correct Answer: C. Sandeep Tomar
Sandeep Tomar from Haryana competed in Greco-Roman wrestling (as well as freestyle). Greco-Roman wrestling allows holds only above the waist and prohibits leg attacks. Most Haryana wrestlers compete in freestyle, but the state has also produced Greco-Roman wrestlers for national and international competitions. Haryana has representation across multiple wrestling styles.
The Commonwealth Wrestling Championships gold medal by an Indian wrestler — name the most recent Haryana winner.
Correct Answer: B. Bajrang Punia (multiple CWG golds)
Bajrang Punia has won multiple Commonwealth Games gold medals, including at CWG 2018 (Gold Coast) and CWG 2022 (Birmingham) in 65 kg freestyle wrestling. He has been the most consistent Commonwealth Games performer among Haryana wrestlers in recent years. His consistent gold medal haul at the Commonwealth Games reflects his dominance in the 65 kg category at the international level.
Which of the following Haryana athletes is known as the 'Hulk of Haryana'?
Correct Answer: C. Deepak Punia
Deepak Punia is sometimes called the 'Hulk of Haryana' due to his imposing physique and powerful wrestling style in the 86 kg category. He won a Bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has been a consistent performer at the World Championships. Deepak Punia is from Jhajjar district of Haryana.
Haryana's female athletes have consistently won medals at the Asian Games. Pooja Rani (boxing) won which medal at the Asian Games 2018?
Correct Answer: A. Gold
Pooja Rani is a boxer from Bhiwani, Haryana, who won a Gold medal in women's boxing (75 kg) at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta. She also competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Pooja Rani represents the growing strength of women's boxing from Haryana, building on the state's strong combat sports tradition.
Manu Bhaker, a shooter who won two Bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is from which state?
Correct Answer: B. Haryana
Manu Bhaker is from Jhajjar district of Haryana. She created history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning two Bronze medals — one in 10m air pistol (women's) and another in 10m air pistol mixed team (with Sarabjot Singh). She became the first Indian shooter to win multiple medals at a single Olympics and the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Haryana dominated India's medal tally. How many medals did athletes from Haryana win?
Correct Answer: C. At least 4 medals
The correct answer is At least 4 medals. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, athletes from Haryana won at least 4 medals: Neeraj Chopra (Silver in javelin throw), Manu Bhaker (two Bronze medals in shooting), and Aman Sehrawat (Bronze in wrestling). Haryana athletes contributed the majority of India's 6 total medals at Paris 2024, cementing the state's status as India's sporting powerhouse. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the name of the famous wrestling tournament held at the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi that benefits Haryana wrestlers?
Correct Answer: C. Chhatrasal Wrestling Tournament
Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi, run under the patronage of legendary wrestler and Dronacharya awardee Satpal Singh, has been the training ground for many Haryana wrestlers including Sushil Kumar, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, and Aman Sehrawat. The stadium hosts tournaments and provides elite training facilities. It is technically in Delhi but serves as a key training center for Haryana's wrestling talent.
Haryana hosts the 'Haryana State Wrestling Championship' annually. Which body organizes this?
Correct Answer: D. Haryana Olympic Association
The Haryana Olympic Association, along with the Haryana Wrestling Association (affiliated with the Wrestling Federation of India), organizes state-level wrestling championships in Haryana. These championships serve as selection trials for national competitions and help identify talent at the state level. Haryana's state-level competitions are highly competitive given the density of wrestling talent in the state.
In which category did Vinesh Phogat compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics where she was subsequently disqualified?
Correct Answer: C. 50 kg
Vinesh Phogat competed in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She had won all her bouts through the semifinals, defeating multiple champions including Japan's Yui Susaki (who had never lost an international match). On the day of the final, she was found to be 100 grams over the 50 kg limit and was disqualified.
Which body selects athletes for Olympic trials in wrestling from Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) selects athletes for Olympic trials through national selection trials open to wrestlers from all states including Haryana. WFI organizes selection trials and ranking tournaments where Haryana wrestlers compete against wrestlers from other states. The WFI's national camps at SAI centers include many Haryana wrestlers.