Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams

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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), coached by Chandrakant Pandit, won their third IPL title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in the final of the 17th IPL at M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on May 26, 2024. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR bowled SRH out for 113 runs, the lowest in an IPL final, with Mitchell Starc earning the player of the final award.

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Iga Swiatek, 23, secured her third consecutive French Open women’s title by defeating Jasmine Paolini. Making history, she’s the first woman since Justine Henin (2005-2007) to achieve this feat. Swiatek, hailing from Poland, currently holds the World No. 1 rank in women’s singles as per the Women’s Tennis Association.

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James Anderson, one of cricket’s greats, retired from international cricket on July 12, 2024, after England defeated the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s. Anderson, a right-arm fast bowler, debuted in 2002-03 and retired as the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers with 704 wickets in 188 Test matches. He played 21 years, becoming the second-most capped Test player after Sachin Tendulkar.

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Argentina won their 16th Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 in the final, held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The tournament, hosted by the USA for the second time, featured 16 teams. Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in extra time. This victory marked Argentina’s consecutive Copa America win and added to their 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph. Lionel Messi left the field injured.

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Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa emotionally retired from the Olympic stage after her early exit at the Paris 2024 Games. Partnering with Tanisha Crasto, they lost their final match to Australia’s Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu, ending their campaign with three consecutive losses. Ashwini, a three-time Olympian, is celebrated for her achievements with Jwala Gutta, including gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the World Championships in 2011.

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At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aman Sehrawat from India won a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling category, marking a proud moment in India’s wrestling history. Born in Haryana on July 16, 2003, Sehrawat is known for his freestyle technique. He defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz 13-5 in the bronze medal match. Aman first gained attention by winning a silver at the 2021 World Wrestling U23 Championships and gold at the 2022 Asian U23 Championships. His journey from local competitions to the Olympic podium highlights his dedication and talent.

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The 33rd Summer Olympics ended on August 11, 2024, in Paris, France, with the Olympic flame being extinguished by IOC President Thomas Bach and French swimmer Leon Marchand. The Olympic flag was handed over to Los Angeles, USA, which will host the 34th Summer Olympics in 2028. India sent a 117-member team to the Paris Olympics and won six medals: one silver and five bronze. Medal winners included Manu Bhaker (bronze, two events), Swapnil Kusale (bronze), the Men’s Hockey Team (bronze), Neeraj Chopra (silver in javelin), and Aman Sehrawat (bronze in wrestling).

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Indian women’s wrestlers won the team title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2024, breaking Japan’s dominance.
They secured 8 out of the 10 medals won by India, including 5 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze. The championship was held in Amman, Jordan, from August 19 to 25, 2024. Indian women’s team secured 185 points, while Japan came second with 146 points. This is the first time the Indian women’s team won the title, having consistently been in the top five in the past five editions. The Indian men’s contingent won only two medals.

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National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 in India to honor the spirit of sports and physical fitness. The day marks the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player who greatly contributed to India’s success in hockey. National Sports Day aims to inspire youth participation in sports and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. The day is a reminder of how sports enrich lives and strengthen community bonds. Various sports events and ceremonies are held nationwide, honoring athletes and their achievements. The theme for 2024 has not been announced yet; last year’s theme was “Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society.”

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India’s Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 race at the Paris Paralympics 2024. She completed the race in 55.82 seconds. Jeevanji secured third place, finishing behind Yuliia Shuliar from Ukraine, who clocked 55.16 seconds. The second-place finisher was Aysel Onder from Turkey, who holds the world record and finished in 55.23 seconds. This achievement highlights Jeevanji’s significant performance on an international stage.