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Current Affairs Sports 2024- June 17

Questions:

1. Who discussed the use of Phil Foden in England’s Euro 2024 opener?
2. What did Wanindu Hasaranga credit for Sri Lanka’s win against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup?
3. How many runs did Sri Lanka score against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup match?
4. Who has Jonathan Trott credited for Afghanistan’s success in the T20 World Cup?
5. What controversy surrounds Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?
6. What record did Carlos Alcaraz achieve at the French Open?
7. Who won the US Open golf championship, and by what margin?
8. Which Olympics is Jarmanpreet Singh aiming to debut in?
9. How did Bangladesh defend their score against Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2024?
10. What score did Diksha Dagar shoot in the final round of the Ladies Italian Open?
11. How did Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign conclude?
12. What was the result of the Slovenia vs Denmark match in Euro Cup Group C?

Answers:

1. Micah Richards and Cesc Fabregas discussed Phil Foden’s utilization in England’s campaign.
2. Wanindu Hasaranga credited his batters for the win.
3. Sri Lanka scored 201/6.
4. Jonathan Trott credited the IPL and other global tournaments for Afghanistan’s success.
5. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s father and agent stated they do not want him to continue at Napoli.
6. Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to win major titles on all three surfaces (grass, hard courts, and clay).
7. Bryson DeChambeau won by one stroke.
8. Jarmanpreet Singh is aiming to debut at the Paris Olympics.
9. Bangladesh defended a score of 106, bowling Nepal out for 85.
10. Diksha Dagar shot 1-under 71 in the final round.
11. Pakistan ended their campaign with a win over Ireland, finishing third in their group.
12. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Additional Questions:

13. What tournament is Carlos Alcaraz preparing for after his win at the French Open?
14. How did Bryson DeChambeau manage to clinch his victory in the final round of the US Open?
15. What has been the role of chief coach Craig Fulton in Jarmanpreet Singh’s development?
16. What was the lowest score ever successfully defended in the T20 World Cup history, as done by Bangladesh?
17. Who won the Ladies Italian Open and what was the winning score?
18. What decision is Babar Azam considering regarding his future as Pakistan’s captain?
19. How did England secure their victory against Serbia in Euro 2024?
20. Who scored for Slovenia to secure a draw against Denmark in the Euro Cup?
21. Who was defeated by Sumit Nagal in the final of the Perugia Challenger?
22. Where was the trophy for the Mewar Premier League unveiled?
23. Who clinched the gold medal in the recurve women’s individual event at the Final Olympic Qualifier?
24. What contributions did Smriti Mandhana make in India’s ODI victory over South Africa?

Additional Answers:

13. Carlos Alcaraz is preparing for the grass-court season, starting with the Queen’s Club tournament.
14. Bryson DeChambeau executed a perfect bunker shot from 54 yards to 4 feet on the 18th hole.
15. Craig Fulton has consistently selected Jarmanpreet Singh for major tournaments, reflecting his developmental role.
16. Bangladesh defended the lowest score of 106 in T20 World Cup history.
17. Amy Taylor won the Ladies Italian Open with a score of 206.
18. Babar Azam is considering a decision about his captaincy after reviewing it with the PCB.
19. England won with an early goal by Jude Bellingham.
20. Erik Janza scored a late goal to draw the match for Slovenia.
21. Sumit Nagal was defeated by Luciano Darderi.
22. The trophy was unveiled at the Wonder Cricket Academy, Shikarbadi Cricket Ground.
23. Bhajan Kaur won the gold medal and secured a quota place for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
24. Smriti Mandhana scored 117 runs and took two wickets in the match.

Current Affairs Sports 2024- June 4, 2024

One-liner Questions

1. How much is the total prize fund for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
2. What is the prize amount for the winners of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
3. How many teams will compete in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
4. Over how many days will the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 be held?
5. How many venues will host the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
6. What is the prize for the runners-up of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
7. What amount will the losing semi-finalists receive at the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
8. How much will teams that do not advance past the second round earn?
9. What is the prize for teams finishing between ninth and 12th place?
10. What is the prize for teams ranking from 13th to 20th place?
11. How much additional money does each team receive for every match won?
12. How many matches will be played in the first round of the tournament?
13. Where will the semi-finals of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 be held?
14. At which venue will the final match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 take place?
15. What did ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice say about the event?

Answers

1. $11.25 million USD.
2. At least $2.45 million.
3. 20 teams.
4. 28 days.
5. Nine venues.
6. At least $1.28 million.
7. $787,500 each.
8. $382,500 each.
9. $247,500 each.
10. $225,000 each.
11. $31,154 for each match won, excluding the semi-finals and finals.
12. 40 matches.
13. Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.
14. Kensington Oval in Barbados.
15. Geoff Allardice remarked that the event is historic in many ways and it is fitting that the prize money reflects that, anticipating an “Out of This World event”.

Additional Questions

16. What historic milestone is noted by the ICC Chief Executive about the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

17. What is the historical significance of the prize amount for the winners of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

18. How long will the Super 8s phase last in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

19. Which countries will host the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

20. How does the ICC Chief Executive view the impact of the tournament on global fans?

21. What additional financial incentive is provided for match wins in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

22. What is the prize for the 9th to 12th place teams compared to the 13th to 20th place teams?

23. How many total matches will be played throughout the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

24. Who will be crowned at the Kensington Oval in Barbados?

25. How does the ICC aim to reflect the significance of the event through its prizes?

Additional Answers

16. The event is historic in its scale and prize money.

17. It’s the highest amount in the tournament’s history.

18. Specific duration not mentioned, but the tournament spans 28 days in total.

19. West Indies and USA.

20. Geoff Allardice expects the tournament to entertain hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

21. Each team receives an additional $31,154 for every match won, excluding semi-finals and finals.

22. 9th to 12th place teams earn $247,500 each, while 13th to 20th place teams earn $225,000 each.

23. Total matches played will be more than 40 in the first round, followed by the Super 8s, semi-finals, and final.

24. The 2024 men’s champions.

25. By setting a record-breaking prize fund reflecting the tournament’s historic importance.

Current Affairs Sports 2024- May 6

One-liner Questions:

1. Who is the 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster who won the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament?
2. Where was the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament held?
3. Who did D Gukesh surpass to become the youngest challenger for the World Chess Championship?
4. In what year did Garry Kasparov set his record as the youngest challenger?
5. How many Indian players have won the Candidates Tournament including D Gukesh?
6. At what age did D Gukesh earn the Grandmaster title?
7. What medal did D Gukesh win at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games?
8. What position did R Praggnanandhaa finish in the Candidates Tournament?
9. How many points did R Praggnanandhaa score in the Candidates Tournament?
10. Who tied for second place in the Women’s Candidates Tournament with 7.5 points each?
11. Which other player tied with Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali in the Women’s Candidates Tournament?
12. Who is the first English woman honored as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world in 2024?
13. What year did Nat Sciver-Brunt debut for the England women’s cricket team?
14. Which two cricketers were also included in the Wisden awards along with Nat Sciver-Brunt?
15. Who won the men’s Wisden trophy for his leadership in cricket?
16. What did the NFL ban starting from the 2024 season?
17. Where was the NFL’s annual league meeting held in 2024?
18. On what date was the NFL’s decision to ban the hip-drop tackle made?
19. What prompted the NFL to ban the hip-drop tackle?
20. What technique was banned by the NFL to improve player safety?
21. What is Nat Sciver-Brunt’s role in the England women’s cricket team?
22. How many ODI runs has Nat Sciver-Brunt scored at an average above 40?
23. How many centuries did Nat Sciver-Brunt score in five innings during 2023?
24. Against which team did Nat Sciver-Brunt set a new English record with a 66-ball hundred?
25. How many ODI centuries did Nat Sciver-Brunt hit in 2023?
26. Which trophy did Pat Cummins win for his leadership in cricket?
27. What is the batting style of Nat Sciver-Brunt?
28. What is the bowling style of Nat Sciver-Brunt?
29. How many points did Koneru Humpy score in the Women’s Candidates Tournament?
30. What is the controversial tackling technique banned by the NFL called?

Answers:

1. D Gukesh.
2. Toronto, Canada.
3. Garry Kasparov.
4. 1984
5. Two.
6. 12 years old.
7. Silver medal.
8. Fifth.
9. 7 points.
10. Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali.
11. Lei Tingjie of China.
12. Nat Sciver-Brunt.
13. 2013
14. Harry Brook and Mark Wood.
15. Pat Cummins.
16. The hip-drop tackle.
17. Orlando, Florida.
18. March 25, 2024.
19. Multiple player injuries over the years.
20. Hip-drop tackle.
21. Right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler.
22. Over 2500 runs.
23. Three centuries.
24. Sri Lanka.
25. Three.
26. World Test Championship and 50-over World Cup.
27. Right-handed.
28. Right-arm medium pace.
29. 7.5 points.
30. Hip-drop tackle.

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