Sports GK MCQs

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Schwingen, also known as Swiss wrestling and Hosenlupf, is a style of folk wrestling native to Switzerland, more specifically the pre-alpine parts of German-speaking Switzerland. Wrestlers wear Schwingerhosen (“wrestling breeches”) with belts that are used for taking holds. Throws and trips are common because the first person to pin his or her opponent’s shoulders to the ground wins the bout.

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Naban is the traditional form of wrestling from Myanmar. Originally based on Indian wrestling, it is practised primarily in rural areas. Naban is especially popular among the Himalayan tribes. The Chin and Kachin people are both known for their skilled wrestlers. Techniques include joint locks, strikes to pressure points, and chokeholds. Any part of the opponent’s body is a legal target.

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Puroresu is the predominant style of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of “professional wrestling”. Growing out of origins in the traditional US style of wrestling, it has become an entity in itself. Japanese pro wrestling is distinct in its psychology and presentation of the sport.

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Lucha libre is the term used in Mexico for professional wrestling. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form of the genre, characterized by colourful masks, rapid sequences of holds and manoeuvres, as well as “high-flying” manoeuvres, some of which have been adopted in the United States and elsewhere.

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Olympic weightlifting, often simply referred to as weightlifting, is a sport in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates. The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch is a wide-grip, one-move lift. The clean and jerk is a close-grip, two-move lift.

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Deepika Kumari is a famous Indian Archer who has represented India in multiple international level competitions. She was born in Jharkhand and began her career in archery at a young age. Deepika has won numerous awards for her outstanding performance in archery, including gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. She has also ranked as the world number one in Women’s Recurve Archery.

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Archery was reintroduced as an official Olympic sport at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, after being absent since 1920. The event featured both men’s and women’s individual competitions, marking a important moment in Olympic history as it aimed to promote gender equality in sports.

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South Korea won the gold medal in women’s team archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics. This victory continued South Korea’s dominance in archery, as they have won the most Olympic gold medals in this sport, with a total of 23 since its introduction in 1988. The South Korean women’s team has been particularly successful, securing gold in every Olympics from 1988 to 2016.

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As of 2020, Brady Ellison ranked first in recurve men’s individual archery. He is a prominent American archer known for his consistency and success in international competitions, including multiple World Championships and Olympic appearances. Ellison has been a key figure in archery, often referred to as one of the best recurve archers in history. His achievements include winning three consecutive World Cup Finals from 2010 to 2012.

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Denmark won the gold medal in men’s handball at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The men’s tournament of Handball at the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began on 7 August and ended on 21 August 2016. Games were held at the Future Arena.