Sports GK MCQs
Sports GK (General Knowledge) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
41. Which sport’s competition is the “Fight of the Century” match between David Tua and Shane Cameron in 2009?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Boxing
[C] Weightlifting
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Boxing]
Notes:
David Tua vs Shane Cameron billed as Fight of the Century was a boxing rematch between David Tua and Shane Cameron. This is considered the biggest boxing event in New Zealand history with a million-dollar purse. It took place on 3 October 2009 at Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand. Tua won the fight by knockout 20 seconds into the second round. The event was promoted by David Higgins and John McRae of Duco Events.
42. Which professional boxer is nicknamed “The Manassa Mauler” and “Kid Blackie”?
[A] Jack Dempsey
[B] Mike Tyson
[C] Jack Johnson
[D] Georges Carpentier
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Correct Answer: A [Jack Dempsey]
Notes:
Jack Dempsey, nicknamed Kid Blackie, and The Manassa Mauler, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927 and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey’s aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history.
43. Which sport’s regional form is “Sambo”?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: D [Wrestling]
Notes:
Sambo is a Soviet martial art, an internationally-practised combat sport, and a recognized style of amateur wrestling included by UWW in the World Wrestling Championships along with Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling.
44. The first World Weightlifting Championship Competition held in which year?
[A] 1890
[B] 1891
[C] 1892
[D] 1893
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Correct Answer: B [1891]
Notes:
The first World Weightlifting Championship Competition held in 1891.
45. Which is the highest international governing body for the sport of powerlifting?
[A] International Powerlifting Association
[B] International Powerlifting Federation
[C] International Powerlifting Committee
[D] International Powerlifting Organization
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Correct Answer: B [International Powerlifting Federation]
Notes:
The International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games.
46. What is Sukhen Dey famous for?
[A] As an Indian boxer
[B] As an Indian wrestler
[C] As an Indian weightlifter
[D] As an Indian archer
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Correct Answer: C [As an Indian weightlifter]
Notes:
Sukhen Dey is an Indian Weightlifter. He won Gold medal in the men’s 56 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scottland & previously won silver medal in 2010 Commonwealth Games at Delhi.
47. Which archer ranks first, as of 2020, in recurve women individual archery?
[A] Tan Ya-Ting
[B] Kang Chae-Young
[C] Zheng Yichai
[D] Sugimoto Tomomi
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Correct Answer: B [Kang Chae-Young]
Notes:
As of 2020, Kang Chae-Young from South Korea ranks first in recurve women’s individual archery. She gained prominence after winning multiple international competitions, including the 2019 World Archery Championships. South Korea has a strong archery tradition, producing numerous Olympic and world champions, contributing to its dominance in the sport.
48. Which country won the gold medal in men’s volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Russia
[B] Italy
[C] Brazil
[D] United States of America
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Correct Answer: C [Brazil]
Notes:
Brazil won the gold medal in men’s volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The men’s tournament in volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the 14th edition of the event at the Summer Olympics, organised by the world’s governing body, the FIVB, in conjunction with the IOC. It was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 7 to 21 August 2016.
49. Since which Summer Olympics, the sport of handball has become part of the official events programme after it was included in the 1936 Summer Olympics?
[A] 1952 Summer Olympics
[B] 1962 Summer Olympics
[C] 1972 Summer Olympics
[D] 1982 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: C [1972 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Men’s handball was first played at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin as outdoors, and the next time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich as indoors, and has been an Olympic sport since.
50. Which sport’s competition is known as the “Polish Superliga”?
[A] Football
[B] Basketball
[C] Baseball
[D] Handball
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Correct Answer: D [Handball]
Notes:
The Polish Superliga, also known as the PGNiG Superliga for sponsorship reasons, is the top men’s handball league in Poland.