Sports MCQs: Asian Games 2026 & Indian Athletes

421.

Which team won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

A Australia

B England

C India

D New Zealand

422.

Which of the following is a likely impact of Neeraj Chopra's historic marathon win in India?

A Decrease in funding for athletics.

B Reduced interest in long-distance running.

C Increased profile and participation in marathon running.

D Focus shifting solely to javelin throw.

423.

What is the significance of Neeraj Chopra's marathon victory for Indian athletics?

A It is his third consecutive marathon gold.

B It is India's first-ever gold medal in a marathon at this event.

C It qualifies him for the Olympics in a new sport.

D It makes him the youngest marathon winner in history.

424.

The 2026 World Athletics Championships were held in a region known for its challenging desert conditions. Which city hosted the event?

A Dubai

B Riyadh

C Doha

D Abu Dhabi

425.

Neeraj Chopra is historically known for his achievements in which other athletic discipline?

A Shot Put

B Discus Throw

C Javelin Throw

D High Jump

426.

Which country's athlete was the closest competitor to Neeraj Chopra in the marathon?

A Ethiopia

B Kenya

C Uganda

D Eritrea

427.

What was Neeraj Chopra's winning time in the marathon?

A 2 hours, 04 minutes, 30 seconds

B 2 hours, 05 minutes, 15 seconds

C 2 hours, 06 minutes, 00 seconds

D 2 hours, 07 minutes, 45 seconds

428.

This victory marks India's first-ever gold medal in which specific event at the World Athletics Championships?

A Javelin Throw

B 100m Sprint

C Marathon

D Long Jump

429.

What is the distance of a marathon race?

A 21.0975 kilometers

B 42.195 kilometers

C 10 kilometers

D 5 kilometers

430.

In which city were the World Athletics Championships 2026 held?

A London

B Doha

C Tokyo

D Paris