Sports GK MCQs

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Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.

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James Talbot Williams was a record-holding professional competitive powerlifter from the United States of America. He competed in powerlifting just prior to the formation of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). During the early 1970s, he set numerous bench press national and world records in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

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Kyujutsu is the traditional Japanese art of archery, focusing on the techniques and philosophy of shooting arrows. It dates back to the samurai era, emphasizing precision and discipline. Unlike modern archery, which is often competitive, Kyujutsu is rooted in martial practices and spiritual development.

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Dola Banerjee is famous as an Indian archer. She gained prominence by winning a bronze medal in the women’s individual archery event at the 2004 Athens Olympics, making her one of the first Indian women to achieve this feat. Additionally, she has won multiple medals at the World Archery Championships and is known for her contributions to promoting archery in India.

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South Korea has won the most medals in archery at the Summer Olympics, with a total of 132 medals as of 2021. The country has dominated the sport since its reintroduction in 1972, showcasing exceptional talent and training programs. South Korean archers have consistently excelled, winning numerous gold medals and setting world records.

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The gold medal in men’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics was won by Ku Bon-Chan from South Korea. South Korea has a strong archery tradition, having won numerous Olympic medals in the sport. Ku’s victory marked South Korea’s continued dominance in archery, as they have won the most gold medals in this discipline since its introduction to the Olympics in 1900.

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The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) was founded to honour extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball. The Hall of Fame is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the United States of America, where volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the local YMCA.

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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.

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A seven-meter throw is awarded when a clear chance of scoring is illegally prevented anywhere on the court by an opposing team player, official, or spectator. It is awarded also when the referees have interrupted a legitimate scoring chance for any reason. The thrower steps with one foot behind the seven-metre (23 ft) line with only the defending goalkeeper between him and the goal. The goalkeeper must keep a distance of three metres (9.8 ft), which is marked by a short tick on the floor. All other players must remain behind the free-throw line until execution and the defending field players must keep a distance of three meters. The thrower must await the whistle blow of the referee. A seven-meter throw is an equivalent to a penalty kick in association football; however, it is far more common and typically occurs several times in a single game.

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced two-time Olympic medal winning player PV Sindhu as the Team India Flagbearer at the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham.
The 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games also has the largest contingent of female athletes in the history of the Games. As many as 205 participants are set to take part in the games in 20 sports. Top Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had to withdraw due to an injury.