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| 751. |
Who won the women's title at the NTT ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup? |
| Answer» Barbara Riveros (Chile) emerged the women's champions of the Chennai NTT ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup. | |
| 752. |
Who won the men's title at the NTT ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup? |
| Answer» Ognjen Stojanovic (Serbia) emerged the men's champions of the Chennai NTT ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup. Stajanovic made a sedate start, came third in the opening run, was second after cycling, and finished first after the second running phase. | |
| 753. |
Who won silver medal in men's doubles at the ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open table tennis? |
| Answer» Indian men's doubles pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan settled for a silver medal at the ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open after losing the summit clash to German combination of Benedikt Duda and Patrick Franziska at Budapest 5-11, 9-11, 11-8, 9-11. | |
| 754. |
Who recently won World Boxing Council heavyweight title? |
| Answer» Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder in world title fight in Las Vegas. Tyson Fury produced the most destructive performance of his boxing life to end Deontay Wilder's five-year reign as WBC heavyweight world champion in seven thrilling rounds of their Las Vegas rematch. | |
| 755. |
Who won gold in men's 57 kg freestyle at the Asian Wrestling Championship? |
| Answer» In men's freestyle 57 kg category, Ravi Dahiya won gold medal defeating Tajikistan's Hikmatullo Vohidov by technical superiority in the final match at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium. Earlier, India's Bajrang Punia, Gourav Baliyan and Satyawart Kadian won silver medals after losing in their respective finals. | |
| 756. |
Who won the men's singles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships? |
| Answer» World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed the men's singles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2020 as the 32-year-old defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece to win his 5th title at the Dubai event. | |
| 757. |
Maria Sharapova, who recently retired from women's tennis belong to which country? |
| Answer» Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is retiring from professional tennis at age 32. Maria Sharapova quietly walked away from tennis at the age of 32, ending a career that featured five Grand Slam titles, time at No. 1 in the WTA rankings and a 15-month doping ban. | |
| 758. |
Who won the women's race at Tokyo Marathon? |
| Answer» Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter was the first woman to cross the finish line at the Tokyo Marathon, a race that was scaled back as part of Japan's efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Salpeter finished the race in 2 hours 17 minutes and 45 seconds, setting a new women's record for the course. She beat second-place finisher Birhane Dibaba of Ethiopia by 50 seconds. | |
| 759. |
Who won the men's singles title at the Mexican Open tennis tournament? |
| Answer» Rafael Nadal secured his 85th ATP Tour title with a resounding win over Taylor Fritz in the Mexican Open final. The Spanish great proved too good for Fritz 6-3 6-2 in just 74 minutes in the decider in Acapulco. | |
| 760. |
Who won the men's race at Tokyo Marathon? |
| Answer» Tokyo: Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia won Tokyo Marathon, a race that was scaled back as part of Japan's efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Legese crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes and 15 seconds, 34 seconds ahead of Belgium's Bashir Abdi. | |
| 761. |
Who won the women's singles title at the Mexican Open tennis tournament? |
| Answer» Heather Watson credited the steadying influence of her boyfriend, Yeovil Town striker Courtney Duffus, for helping her claim her fourth Women's Tennis Association title in Acapulco.In a nerve-racking final, Watson needed all her poise to edge past 17-year-old Canadian prodigy Leylah Fernandez. | |
| 762. |
How many ICC Women's T20 World Cups has Australia won till now? |
| Answer» Australia defeated India by 85-runs to win the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the fifth time in history, at Melbourne. After winning the toss, Australia registered 184 runs, setting a big target for India. The Aussie bowling department led by Jess Jonassen wrapped up India for 99 (all out) in 19.1 overs. | |
| 763. |
Who is the only Indian player to feature in the Women's ICC T20 World Cup team of the tournament? |
| Answer» Poonam Yadav is the only Indian player to feature in the Women's T20 World Cup team of the tournament, International Cricket Council announced. 16-year-old Shafali Verma has been selected as the 12th member of the team, after not being picked in the playing XI. | |
| 764. |
Amit Panghal, an Indian player, belongs to which game? |
| Answer» Boxers Amit Panghal and Lovlina Borgohain won the bronze medal in the Asian Boxing Olympic qualifiers held in Amman, Jordan. Both the boxers had already claimed their place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. | |
| 765. |
Vikas Krishan, an Indian player, belongs to which game? |
| Answer» Asian Olympic Qualifiers Boxing tournament in Amman (Jordan): Vikas Krishan (men's 69 kg) gets silver medal. | |
| 766. |
Tiger Woods is to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of fame in its class of 2021. He belongs to which game? |
| Answer» Tiger Woods is to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of fame in its class of 2021. He will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in December 2020, once the age of entry was lowered from 50 to 45. Woods has won 15 majors and a joint record 82 times on the PGA Tour. The 44-year-old won the Masters at Augusta in April 2019 for his 15th major. | |
| 767. |
Aadil Bedi belongs to which game? |
| Answer» Chandigarh-based Aadil Bedi wins Bengal Open Golf Championship in Kolkata. | |
| 768. |
Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as the new brand ambassador of Chinese smartphone brand iQOO? |
| Answer» Chinese smartphone brand iQOO announced the appointment of Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador. iQOO is a sub-brand of Vivo in China which has entered India as a separate entity and is ready to launch a 5G smartphone recently. | |
| 769. |
Achanta Sharath Kamal belongs to which sport? |
| Answer» Ace Indian paddler of Table Tennis, Achanta Sharath Kamal wins the ITTF Challenger Plus Oman Open men's singles title. He beat top-seeded Marcos Freitas of Portugal 4-2 in the final played in Muscat. | |
| 770. |
Tai Tzu Ying won the third women's singles title in four years at the Yonex All England Badminton Championships 2020 in Birmingham, England. He belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Taiwan's Tai Tzu Ying won the third women's singles title in four years at the Yonex All England Badminton Championships 2020 in Birmingham, England. She defeated the defending champion, Chen Yu Fei, on 15 March. Also, Viktor Axelsen won the All England title in the men's singles championship. He secured Denmark's first win in the event since Peter Gade's triumph in 1999. | |
| 771. |
What is the number of women matches officials across different International Cricket Council panels? |
| Answer» The number of women matches officials across different International Cricket Council panels has gone up to 12 as Janani Narayanan, and Vrinda Rathi of India was named in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires. | |
| 772. |
Which Indian football Player has been named by FIFA for its campaign to combat COVID-19? |
| Answer» The World Governing body FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association or International Federation of Association Football) has selected Indian Football Captain Sunil Chhetri among 28 other stars for its campaign. The campaign is to combat COVID-19. | |
| 773. |
Which Indian shot putter has been suspended for 4- years for failing an out-of-competition dope test? |
| Answer» The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of international Athletics's governing body -World Athletics's (formerly known as International Association of Athletics Federations-IAAF), has suspended Indian shot putter Navin Chikara (23) for 4- years for failing an out-of-competition dope test in 2018. | |
| 774. |
Which are the official mascots of 19th Asian Games? |
| Answer» The official mascots of the 19th Asian Games released at a digital launch ceremony in Hangzhou, China. The three robots, which are going to be the mascots for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, are collectively known as the smart triplets. The Mascots - Congcong, Lianlian, and Chenchen, which reflect the internet prowess of Hangzhou city and Zhejiang province, were unveiled at a digital ceremony in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 775. |
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) named which Indian shuttler as one of the ambassadors for its 'I am badminton' awareness campaign? |
| Answer» The Badminton World Federation (BWF) named Indian shuttler PV Sindhu as one of the ambassadors for its 'I am badminton' awareness campaign. The "I am badminton campaign" provides a platform for the players to express their love and respect for badminton by advocating and committing to clean and honest play. | |
| 776. |
Pakistan Cricket Board bans which player for three years for failing to report corrupt approaches? |
| Answer» Pakistan Cricket Board bans Umar Akmal for three years for failing to report corrupt approaches. | |
| 777. |
Which Indian Tennis Player has been selected as a member of the ITF World Tennis Tour Men's Panel representing the Asia-Oceania zone? |
| Answer» The International Tennis Federation announced, 25 years old Niki Kalyanda Poonacha, National Champion of India as a member of the ITF World Tennis Tour Men's Panel representing the Asia-Oceania zone with Ti Chen of Chinese Taipei. | |
| 778. |
English Language Speech Assistant Corporation India, has appointed which Indian cricketer as its brand ambassador for India, Middle East, ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)? |
| Answer» ELSA Corp (English Language Speech Assistant Corporation) India, the education technology company based out of the US (United States), has appointed Indian Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane (31) as its brand ambassador for India, Middle East, ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). | |
| 779. |
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has constituted how many member committee to prepare a module for a phased resumption of training? |
| Answer» The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has constituted a six-member committee to prepare a module for a phased resumption of training. The Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the athletes can start practice once the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted.The six-member panel will be headed by Rohit Bharadwaj SAI secretary. | |
| 780. |
Who becomes 1st Indian to win ITF's Fed Cup Heart Award for Asia/Oceania zone through online voting by fans? |
| Answer» Tennis player Sania Mirza becomes 1st Indian to win ITF's Fed Cup Heart Award for Asia/Oceania zone through online voting by fans. | |
| 781. |
The FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup will now be held in which year due to COIVD-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on May 12, 2020 declared that the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup will now be held during February 17, 2021 - March 7, 2021 in India. The tournament was earlier scheduled to be held on November 2, 2020. However, the AIFF had to cancel it due to COVID-19 outbreak. | |
| 782. |
The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee chaired by which indian cricketer has recommended the ban on the use of saliva to shine balls during the matches? |
| Answer» The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee chaired by Anil Kumble has recommended the ban on the use of saliva to shine balls during the matches. It will help in mitigating the risks of COVID-19. The virtual call also included issues such as the condition of the match ball and the appointment of non-neutral umpires and referees to the International Cricket. | |
| 783. |
Which sports event becomes the world's first major sports event to resume after COVID-19 lockdown? |
| Answer» The Bundesliga primary football league of Germany becomes the world's first major sports event to resume after COVID-19 lockdown. The Bundesliga games began with empty stadium though the stadium had the capacity to hold more than 80,000 players. Bundesliga means "Federal League".The Bundesliga is the primary football league in Germany. The game was begun in 1963. | |
| 784. |
Who has become the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams? |
| Answer» Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam champion, ranks No. 29 on the 2020 Forbes list of the world's 100 top-paid athletes while Williams is No. 33. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has become the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams. | |
| 785. |
Jitendra Nath Pande who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on 23 May. He was a professional? |
| Answer» Dr Jitendra Nath Pande, an eminent pulmonologist and former head of the Department of Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on 23 May. He was 79. | |
| 786. |
Who won men's events respectively in Steinitz Memorial online blitz chess? |
| Answer» Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Ukraine's Kateryna Lagno win men's and women's events respectively in Steinitz Memorial online blitz chess. | |
| 787. |
Footballer, Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement at the age of 39 after finding out that he requires prosthetic hip replacement surgery. He is from which country? |
| Answer» Spanish footballer, Athletic Bilbao striker Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement at the age of 39 after finding out that he requires prosthetic hip replacement surgery. | |
| 788. |
The World Athletics anti-doping body handed a four year ban to which indian sports person? |
| Answer» The World Athletics anti-doping body handed a four year ban to 32 year old Kiranjeet Kaur, long-distance runner, for violation of anti-doping rule with the abuse of Enobosarm and its metabolite. The samples were tested in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Doha since the National Dope Testing laboratory is under suspension from the World Anti-Doping Agency. | |
| 789. |
Kiren Rijiju inaugurated & launched how many days Khelo India Community Coach Development programme, an online development programme to equip 15,000 Physical Education Teachers and community coaches across India? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju inaugurated & launched a 25 day Khelo India Community Coach Development programme, an online development programme to equip 15,000 Physical Education Teachers and community coaches across India to train students to take up fitness and sport as a way of life. This program aims to boost India's objective of becoming a sporting nation. | |
| 790. |
Former cricketer Riaz Sheikh passed away at the age of 51 in after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. He was from which country? |
| Answer» Former Pakistani first class cricketer Riaz Sheikh passed away at the age of 51 in Karachi, Pakistan after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. He became the second professional cricketer in Pakistan to die due to COVID-19. He was born on 24th December 1968 in Karachi, Sind, Pakistan. | |
| 791. |
Who has won a 2020 Christophe Merieux Prize for her work at the Durban-based Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa with a prize amount of € 500,000? |
| Answer» South African HIV researcher, Professor, Quarraisha Abdool Karim has won a 2020 Christophe Merieux Prize (French prize) for her work at the Durban-based Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa(Caprisa) with a prize amount of € 500 000(INR-Rs.42351154.98). | |
| 792. |
Who has been nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Boxing Federation of India? |
| Answer» World silver-medallist and Indian boxer Amit Panghal and Vikas Krishan were nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Boxing Federation of India. | |
| 793. |
The National Anti-Doping Agency has issued notices to which Indian cricketers for not disclosing their whereabouts? |
| Answer» The National Anti-Doping Agency has issued notices to Indian cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul for not disclosing their whereabouts. The NADA has issued similar notices to women cricketers Deepti Sharma and Smriti Mandhana. These five cricketers are members of National Registered Testing Pool and they need to disclose their whereabouts on quarterly basis. | |
| 794. |
JSW Cement, a part of JSW Group, signed which former Indian cricketer as their brand ambassadors for their marketing campaign Leaders Choice in West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha? |
| Answer» JSW Cement, a part of JSW Group, signed former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly the current president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sunil Chhetri, captain of India's National Football Team & Bengaluru FC as their brand ambassadors for their marketing campaign Leaders Choice in West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. | |
| 795. |
Pournima Zanane, a licensed coach of which sport who suffered from cancer for the past 2 years passed away at the age of 42 in Pune, Maharashtra? |
| Answer» Former Indian Air Rifle Shooter Pournima Zanane, an International Shooting Sport Federation(ISSF)-licensed coach who suffered from cancer for the past 2 years passed away at the age of 42 in Pune, Maharashtra. She was born in Nanded, Maharashtra. | |
| 796. |
The Ministry of Sports, government of India has decided to establish how many district level Khelo India centers all over the nation to engage the former champions in sports training and to ensure a source of income for them in the sports? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Sports, government of India has decided to establish around 1000 district level Khelo India centers (KIC) all over the nation to engage the former champions in sports training and to ensure a source of income for them in the sports. To ensure sports as a viable career option for the youths and motivate parents to support athletics as a career. | |
| 797. |
K Raghunath passed away at 74 due to age-related complications. He belongs to which sport? |
| Answer» Former Karnataka Basketball Player K Raghunath passed away at 74 due to age-related complications. He was one of the founding members of the Beagles Basketball Club(BC), Bengaluru.He was popularly called as pappachi. | |
| 798. |
The World Karate Federation has provisionally de-recognised the Karate Association of India with immediate effect from June 21. Where is Headquarters of WKF? |
| Answer» The World Karate Federation (WKF) has provisionally de-recognised the Karate Association of India(KAI) with immediate effect from June 21 for infighting and violating the WKF statutes during its 2019 elections. Headquarters of WKF is in Madrid, Spain. | |
| 799. |
Who becomes the 1st female president of Marylebone Cricket Club in 233 years? |
| Answer» Former England Women Cricket Captain Clare Connor(43 year old), an all-rounder, becomes the 1st female president of Marylebone Cricket Club in 233 years. Her tenure will begin on October 1, 2021, and will end on September 30, 2022. She will succeed Kumar Sangakkara. | |
| 800. |
Who become the 1st Indian to debut the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour 2020 by joining the players in the USD 150,000 Chessable Masters? |
| Answer» Grandmaster P. Harikrishna debuted the Magnus Carlsen Chess(MCC) Tour 2020 by joining the players in the USD 150,000 Chessable Masters. He is the 1st Indian in the tour. | |