FEBRUARY 2011 SPORTS QUIZ | CRICKET | FOOTBALL | AUSTRALIAN OPEN

1. Who won the Australian open women's title after defeating China's Lee Na?

2. The exciting contest of soccer was witnessed in London when Arsenal took on   Barcelona. Who scored for Arsenal to beat Barcelona (2-1) when they were leading with David Villa’s stunning goal?

3. Which country won the Asia Cup football tournament this year?

4. 'Standing my ground' is the autobiography of which cricketer?

5. Nicole David of Malaysia holds first rank in which international game?

6. Which pair won the Australian men's doubles title after defeating India's Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhoopathi in the finals?

7. The Brazilian football exponent Ronaldo (34) retired from his exciting career
    which includes a record of 15 goals in the FIFA world cup matches. In which
    world cup he won the Golden boot for the best player?

8. In which stadium was the inaugural ceremony of the ICC cricket world cup 2011 held?

9. The Israel football team coach has been suspended by FIFA for disobeying a ruling by its disciplinary committee.Name him:

10. Peter Borren is the captain of which cricket team?

11. Which famous Australian bowler called it quits from all brands of cricket recently?

Answers

1. Kim Clijsters

2. Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin

3. Japan

4. Matthew Hayden

5. Squash

6. Mike and Bob Bryan

7. 2002

8. Bangabandhu stadium, Dhaka

9. Luis Fernandez

10. Netherlands

11. Nathan Bracken

CURRENT AFFAIRS IN SPORTS AND GAMES OCTOBER 2010 including US open, Hockey, Grand prix, Wrestling, Records, Basketball, Tennis, Chess and Cricket

1. Who won the US open title for men this year after defeating Novak Djokovic?



2. Kim Clijsters of Belgium won the US women’s title to bag the record of the quickest victory in finals (59 minutes) since timings were first kept in 1980. Who was the runner up?




"That was a good shot!"



3. Which team defeated the reigning world and Olympic champion Netherlands to clinch their second women’s field hockey world cup?


4. Who won the Italian grand prix for Ferrari?




"Moment to cheer!!"



5. Who is the first Indian to win a World wrestling championship gold medal?


6. Which team secured the International basketball crown defeating Turkey?




"Oh Lord...."



7. Which English all rounder recently called it day from international cricket?


8. Who is the first Indian to get five consecutive world titles in boxing?


9. How many men have completed their career slam?


10. After a controversial voting session KIrsan Ilyumshinov was re-elected as the FIDE president. Which famous chess champion was defeated by him?


11. Who is the newly appointed chairman of the national cricket academy of India?


12. Which soccer club does the Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba play for?


13. Which controversial drug was re-classified by the world anti-doping agency from ‘non-specified’ stimulants batch to ‘specified substance’ paving way of survival for the accuse Indians sportspersons?


14. Which team won the Champions League Twenty-20 title?

SPORTS AND GAMES QUIZ MAY AND JUNE 2010

1.What is the name of the national soccer team of South Africa?
Ans: Bafana Bafana

2.Injuries can assault the dreams of thousands of soccer fans across and outside the countries. The captain of which team is Didier Drogba who fractures his forearm and may miss the event? Ans: Ivory Coast



3.What is the name of the English soccer team captain whose participation is uncertain due to the injury that made him hobble in crutches?
Ans: Rio Ferdinand



4. Rafael Nadal outplayed Robin Soderling to osculate the French open cup few days ago. Nadal is a Spanish seed. To which country Robin Soderling belong?
Ans: Sweden



5.Which famous singer presents the theme song of FIFA world cup 2010?
ans: Shakira



6. What is the mascot of FIFA world cup 2010?
ans: Zakumi

SPORTS & GAMES QUIZ JANUARY 2010 "AUSTRALIAN OPEN","SERENA WILLIAMS","JUSTIN HENIN","BRYAN BROTHERS","SANIA MIRZA","PADMASHREE" and "FOOTBALL"

CONGRATS !!!

1.Who won the Australian Open Womens title and who was the runner-up?

ans: Serena Williams won the title and Justin Henin is the runner-up

2. Which pair won the Australian Open doubles 2010 to claim their fourth crown?

ans:American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan

3. Chelsea remains one of the consistent and top degree performing soccer club in Europe. Who is the captain of Chelsea?

ans: John Terry

4.This question is not actually related to sports but related to 'relations'. Sania's betrothed 'calls it a day'. Name him.

ans:Sohrab Mirza

5.Winners of Padmasree for Sports
a. Ramakanth Achhrekhar
b. Igneous Tirky
c. Virender Sehwag
d. Saina Nehwal
e. Vijendar Singh
f. Narein Karthikeyan

CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ IN SPORTS AND GAMES DECEMBER 2009

1.Which country is set to host the 2010 FIFA world cup football
Ans: South Africa

2. Saina Nehwal, the ace Indian shuttler crashed out of the World Super Series. Who claimed victory against her? Ans: Juliane Schenk of Germany

3. The last FIFA world cup winners were Italy. Who is the coach of Italy at present? Ans: Marcello Lippi

4. Which team won the Davis Cup Tennis Championship this year to hold the credit of bagging it two times consecutively? Ans: Spain

5. Kim Sears splits with her boyfriend who is a famous British Tennis player. Identify him? Ans: Andy Murray

6*. Who was the captain of the Indian Cricket Test Team when a cricket match was held in the Brabourne stadium 36 years ago?

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CURRENT AFFAIRS IN SPORTS AND GAMES NOVEMBER 2009

1.The national football team goalkeeper of Germany committed suicide by leaping onto a train. Name that person.
Ans: Robert Enke

2. Younis Khan decided to call it a day. Who is the new captain of Pakistan Cricket Team?
Ans: Mohmed Yousaf

3. The renowned Russian Tennis player decided to retire and his last competition was against Juan Martin Del Porto which he lost by(6-4,5-7,6-4). He was number 1 holder in Russia in 2000 and 2001. Who is he?
Ans: Marat Safin

4.Who is the Hockey team Coach of India?
ans: Jose Brasa

5.Which Bahrain athlet lost his olympic medal for doping?
ans: Rashhed Ramzi