Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 9
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 81–90 of 160
Neeraj Chopra became a Subedar in which branch of Indian armed forces?
Correct Answer: C. Indian Army
Neeraj Chopra holds the rank of Subedar (Junior Commissioned Officer) in the Indian Army and served with the Rajputana Rifles regiment. He joined the army through the Sports Quota. His army affiliation gave him access to world-class training facilities and the discipline required to become an Olympic gold medallist.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, how many medals did India win in wrestling?
Correct Answer: B. 2 medals
India won 2 medals in wrestling at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Ravi Kumar Dahiya won Silver (57 kg) and Bajrang Punia won Bronze (65 kg). Additionally, Deepak Punia won Bronze in 86 kg. So actually India won 3 wrestling medals. All three wrestlers — Ravi Dahiya (Sonipat), Bajrang Punia (Jhajjar), and Deepak Punia (Jhajjar) — are from Haryana.
Which of the following best describes Haryana's position in Indian sports?
Correct Answer: B. The leading state for Olympic medals in wrestling and combat sports
Haryana is the leading Indian state for Olympic medals in wrestling, boxing, and combat sports. With wrestlers like Sushil Kumar, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, and athletes like Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, Haryana athletes have dominated India's Olympic medal tally. The state's investment in sports infrastructure and generous reward policies have created an Olympic pipeline.
The Phogat family is from which village in Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Balali, Charkhi Dadri
The Phogat family — Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta, Babita, Ritu, and Vinesh — are from Balali village in Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana. The village became famous internationally after the Bollywood film 'Dangal' (2016) depicted the family's story. Balali is now a destination for fans of Indian wrestling and the Phogat family.
Which Haryana district is known as producing maximum number of wrestlers at national and international level?
Correct Answer: D. Sonipat and Jhajjar (both major wrestling districts)
Sonipat and Jhajjar districts in Haryana have produced the maximum number of national and international-level wrestlers. Sonipat is home to Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Yogeshwar Dutt, and numerous other wrestlers. Jhajjar has produced Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, and many others. Both districts have strong wrestling cultures, well-equipped akharas, and experienced coaches.
The Arjuna Award is given for outstanding performance over how many consecutive years?
Correct Answer: B. 4 consecutive years at the international level
The Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding performance over four consecutive years at the international level and showing leadership qualities and sporting spirit. Many Haryana athletes have received the Arjuna Award. The award includes a statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize. It is one of India's most prestigious sports honors.
Manu Bhaker's two Bronze medals at Paris 2024 Olympics were in which discipline?
Correct Answer: B. 10m Air Pistol (individual and mixed team with Sarabjot Singh)
The correct answer is 10m Air Pistol (individual and mixed team with Sarabjot Singh). Manu Bhaker (from Jhajjar, Haryana) won two Bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics in shooting: one in the 10m Air Pistol individual event (women's) and another in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event (paired with Sarabjot Singh from Ambala, Haryana). Both Bronze medal winners in shooting at Paris 2024 — Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh — are from Haryana. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Sarabjot Singh, who won a Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics in shooting, is from which district of Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Ambala
Sarabjot Singh is from Ambala district of Haryana. He won a Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, partnering with Manu Bhaker from Jhajjar (also Haryana). Sarabjot's achievement made the Paris 2024 Olympics particularly special for Haryana, with both shooting medal-winning partners being from the same state.
Haryana government gives which incentive to the coach of an Olympic medal-winning athlete from Haryana?
Correct Answer: C. A portion of cash reward is also given to the coach
Haryana's sports reward policy includes cash rewards not just for athletes but also for their coaches. When a Haryana athlete wins an Olympic medal, the coach is also given a portion of the cash reward. This policy incentivizes good coaching and helps develop a strong coaching ecosystem in Haryana. It is part of the state's comprehensive approach to sports development.
Haryana's Sonipat district houses which major sports training facility?
Correct Answer: A. SAI National Training Centre (SAI NTC Sonipat)
SAI National Training Centre (NTC) at Sonipat, Haryana, is one of India's premier sports training facilities. It provides residential training and coaching for elite athletes across multiple sports disciplines. Many Haryana wrestlers including Yogeshwar Dutt and Ravi Dahiya have trained at the SAI NTC Sonipat. The facility has world-class equipment, coaches, and support systems for athletes.