Sports GK MCQs

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The Soviet Union won the most number of medals in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics.

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Precious Patrick McKenzie is a South African-born former weightlifter who won Commonwealth titles representing both England and New Zealand and has won several World powerlifting and Masters World powerlifting titles.

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Sathish Sivalingam is an Indian weightlifter who won gold medals in the men’s 77 kg weight class at both the 2014 and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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The Indian Powerlifting Federation, headquartered in Jamshedpur, is a national governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India as well as The Indian Olympic Association.

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The informal version “Popinjay” or “Papingo” refers to Archery. This term originates from a traditional game where participants shoot at a wooden parrot or similar target mounted on a pole. The game dates back to the 15th century and was popular in Europe, particularly in England and France. Archery itself has ancient roots, used for hunting and warfare, and became a competitive sport in the late 19th century.

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Kyudo is the traditional Japanese form of archery, emphasizing precision, technique, and spiritual development. Originating from samurai practices, it has evolved into a modern sport while retaining its cultural significance. Unlike Western archery, Kyudo focuses on the mental state and the process of shooting rather than just hitting the target.

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South Korea won the gold medal in men’s team archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics, continuing its dominance in the sport. South Korea has historically excelled in archery, winning numerous Olympic medals since the sport was introduced in 1900. The country has a strong archery program and has produced many world-class archers, contributing to its reputation as a powerhouse in the discipline.

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Setters have the task of orchestrating the offence of the team. They aim for the second touch and their main responsibility is to place the ball in the air where the attackers can place the ball into the opponents’ court for a point. They have to be able to operate with the hitters, manage the tempo of their side of the court and choose the right attackers to set. Setters need to have a swift and skilful appraisal and tactical accuracy and must be quick at moving around the court.

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Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team.

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The Romanian Handball League, commonly known as Liga Na?ionala, is the men’s top Romanian professional handball league.