Controversies in Indian Sports Media
This quiz covers various controversies that have made headlines in the Indian sports media.
Questions
Which Indian cricketer was involved in the infamous 'Monkeygate' scandal during India's tour of Australia in 2008?
- Harbhajan Singh
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rahul Dravid
- Sourav Ganguly
In 2013, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was embroiled in a spot-fixing scandal involving which team?
- Chennai Super Kings
- Rajasthan Royals
- Mumbai Indians
- Kolkata Knight Riders
Which Indian athlete was banned for four years in 2014 after testing positive for a banned substance?
- Saina Nehwal
- P.V. Sindhu
- K. Srikanth
- Nirmala Sheoran
In 2015, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was suspended by FIFA due to "undue influence from third parties". What was the primary reason for this suspension?
- Government interference in football administration
- Financial irregularities
- Match-fixing allegations
- Doping violations
Which Indian cricketer was accused of sexual harassment by a female journalist in 2018?
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Hardik Pandya
In 2020, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) banned a prominent Indian cricketer for one year due to his involvement in a betting scandal. Who was this cricketer?
- Suresh Raina
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Rishabh Pant
- Shreyas Iyer
Which Indian athlete was accused of doping during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, leading to her disqualification?
- Dutee Chand
- Hima Das
- P.T. Usha
- Kamalpreet Kaur
In 2021, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended midway through the season due to a surge in COVID-19 cases among players and staff. Which city was hosting the tournament at the time?
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Kolkata
Which Indian cricketer was involved in a heated argument with an umpire during an international match in 2022, leading to his suspension?
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
In 2023, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was embroiled in a controversy over the selection of athletes for the Asian Games. What was the primary issue?
- Age limit restrictions
- Favoritism in team selection
- Doping allegations
- Financial irregularities
Which Indian cricketer was involved in a physical altercation with a teammate during a domestic match in 2023, leading to their suspension?
- Prithvi Shaw
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Rishabh Pant
- Shreyas Iyer
In 2023, the Indian Premier League (IPL) faced criticism for its decision to allow a team owned by a betting company to participate in the tournament. What was the primary concern?
- Conflict of interest
- Promoting gambling
- Financial irregularities
- Match-fixing allegations
Which Indian athlete was accused of sexual harassment by a fellow athlete in 2023, leading to their suspension?
- Bajrang Punia
- Vinesh Phogat
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
- Deepak Punia
In 2023, the Indian cricket team faced criticism for its poor performance in a major international tournament. What was the primary reason for this criticism?
- Lack of preparation
- Poor team selection
- Lack of discipline
- Fixing allegations