Asian & CW Games — Set 7
Sports · एशियाई और CW खेल · Questions 61–70 of 70
Who won India's first-ever gold medal in a track event at the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Lavy Pinto
Lavy Pinto won the gold medal in both the 100m and 200m sprints at the 1951 Asian Games. He was the fastest man in Asia during the inaugural games. Athletics has always been a strong event for India at the Asiad.
Which country topped the medal tally at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia finished first with 67 gold medals at the Birmingham 2022 games. They are the most successful nation in the history of the Commonwealth Games. England and Canada followed in second and third place respectively.
In which city were the 2018 Asian Games organized?
Correct Answer: C. Jakarta and Palembang
The 18th Asian Games were co-hosted by Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. It was the first time the games were held in two different cities simultaneously. India won a total of 70 medals in this edition, a record at that time.
Which Indian shooter was the first to win the David Dixon Award in 2006?
Correct Answer: C. Samaresh Jung
Samaresh Jung won 7 medals, including 5 golds, at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. He was nicknamed 'Gold Finger' for his extraordinary accuracy. He remains the only Indian shooter to receive this prestigious award.
Which country is scheduled to host the 2026 Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Nagoya
The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This will be the third time Japan hosts the continental games. Japan continues to be a major hub for international sports in the Asian region.
Which country has won the most gold medals in the history of the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. China
China has dominated the Asian Games, winning the most gold medals overall since the 1982 New Delhi Games. Before China's dominance, Japan was the leading medal winner in the earlier editions.
The Commonwealth Games were originally known as?
Correct Answer: A. Empire Games
The Commonwealth Games started as the 'British Empire Games' in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. They were renamed 'British Empire and Commonwealth Games' in 1954, then 'British Commonwealth Games' in 1970, and finally 'Commonwealth Games' in 1978.
Which Indian city hosted the Asian Games in 1982?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
New Delhi hosted the 9th Asian Games in 1982. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was the main venue. India won 13 gold medals and finished 5th in the overall standings. The mascot was 'Appu' the elephant.
Which sport was introduced for the first time at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi?
Correct Answer: D. Tennis
Tennis was included in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games for the first time. India's Sania Mirza won the mixed doubles gold with Mahesh Bhupathi. The Delhi Games featured 17 sports in total.
The motto of the Asian Games 'Ever Onward' was adopted at which Asian Games?
Correct Answer: B. 1st Asian Games, 1951
The motto 'Ever Onward' was adopted at the very first Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951. It represents the spirit of continuous progress and sporting excellence in Asia.