General Awareness

Sports Organizations and Events

1,864 Questions

This hub covers important questions on sports organizations, governing bodies, and major global sporting events. Knowledge of these topics is frequently tested in the general awareness sections of SSC, banking, and civil services exams. Practicing these questions helps build speed and accuracy for competitive tests.

International sports governing bodiesAnnual sports championshipsNational sports policiesRegional sports tournamentsE sports and mobile gaming events

Sports Organizations and Events Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian cycling federation that governs the sport in the country?

  1. Indian National Cycling Federation

  2. Cycling Federation of India

  3. All India Cycling Federation

  4. Federation of Indian Cycling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Cycling Federation of India is the national governing body for cycling in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian cycling team that competes at the continental level?

  1. Indian National Cycling Team

  2. Team India Cycling

  3. India Cycling Federation

  4. Indian Cycling Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Cycling Team is the official cycling team of India that competes at the continental level.

Multiple choice

What is the most prestigious senior softball tournament in the United States?

  1. World Senior Softball Tournament

  2. National Senior Softball Tournament

  3. Senior Softball World Series

  4. USSSA Senior Softball World Championship
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The USSSA Senior Softball World Championship is the most prestigious senior softball tournament in the United States, attracting teams from all over the country.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international multi-sport event that is held every four years and features athletes from all over the world competing in various sports?

  1. FIFA World Cup

  2. Summer Olympics

  3. Tour de France

  4. Wimbledon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Summer Olympics is an international multi-sport event that is held every four years and features athletes from all over the world competing in various sports.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of successful amateur leagues around the world?

  1. The English Premier League

  2. The National Basketball Association

  3. The Indian Premier League

  4. The Australian Football League
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The examples provided are all professional leagues, not amateur leagues.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of tennis tournament?

  1. Grand Slam

  2. Masters 1000

  3. ATP Tour

  4. Davis Cup
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Davis Cup is a team competition between countries, not a type of tennis tournament.

Multiple choice

Which esports organization is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is known for its successful teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2?

  1. Astralis

  2. Natus Vincere

  3. Team Liquid

  4. G2 Esports
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Astralis is an esports organization headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is renowned for its teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics worldwide?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is the international governing body for gymnastics. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing international competitions.

Multiple choice

When was the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) founded?

  1. 1881

  2. 1896

  3. 1906

  4. 1921
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was founded in 1881 in Liège, Belgium.

Multiple choice

When was the United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG) founded?

  1. 1865

  2. 1894

  3. 1922

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG) was founded in 1865 as the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gymnastics Division.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics in Canada?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. Gymnastics Canada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gymnastics Canada is the national governing body for gymnastics in Canada. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing national competitions.

Multiple choice

When was Gymnastics Canada founded?

  1. 1924

  2. 1934

  3. 1944

  4. 1954
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Gymnastics Canada was founded in 1969 as the Canadian Gymnastics Federation.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics in the United Kingdom?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. British Gymnastics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

British Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing national competitions.

Multiple choice

When was British Gymnastics founded?

  1. 1888

  2. 1898

  3. 1908

  4. 1918
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

British Gymnastics was founded in 1908 as the Amateur Gymnastics Association.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest sports economy?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra has the highest sports economy in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.