100 Latest Sports Current Affairs One-Liners for 2025: Boost Your GK for Competitive Exams

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Introduction
Staying updated with the latest sports current affairs is crucial for students aiming to excel in competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other government recruitment tests. Sports-related questions frequently appear in the general knowledge (GK) sections, making it essential to keep track of national and international sports events, achievements, and records. This article presents 100 one-liners covering the most recent and significant sports current affairs for 2025, designed to help students boost their GK preparation. From Olympic milestones to cricket records and emerging sports trends, these concise updates will equip you with the knowledge needed to ace your exams and shine in interviews. Dive in to stay informed and exam-ready

100 Important One-Liners on Latest Sports Current Affairs for 2025

1. Neeraj Chopra won gold in javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.45 meters.
2. The Indian men’s 4x100m relay team set a national record of 38.69 seconds at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Competition in Chandigarh.
3. Deepthi Jeevanji set a world record of 55.06 seconds in the women’s 400m T20 at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championship in Kobe, Japan.
4. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season was suspended due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
5. Mohammed Shami became the first Indian bowler with multiple five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups in 2023.
6. Shubman Gill achieved the fastest 2000 runs milestone in ODIs during the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
7. India won 18 medals at the 43rd Asian Track Cycling Championships 2024 held in New Delhi.
8. Yogesh Kathuniya secured silver in the men’s F56 discus throw with 41.80 meters at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championship.
9. The 2024 Paris Olympics featured flag football, with NFL players set to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
10. Australia won the 2023 Cricket World Cup, defeating South Africa in the final.
11. The 37th National Games 2023 were held in Goa, with Services topping the medal tally.
12. Sanket Sargar won India’s first silver medal in the 55kg weightlifting event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
13. Mirabai Chanu clinched India’s first gold in weightlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
14. Eldhose Paul became the first Indian to win gold in triple jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
15. India’s women’s lawn bowls team won their first-ever gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
16. T20 women’s cricket was included for the first time in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
17. Saurabh Chaudhary won gold in the men’s 10m air pistol at the 63rd National Shooting Championship in Bhopal.
18. The Khelo India program aims to establish 1,000 centers nationwide by August 2023, with 733 already approved.
19. India’s sports budget increased from ₹1,219 crore in 2014 to ₹3,062 crore for 2022–23.
20. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) hosted its first Inclusion Conclave for athletes with impairments in 2022.
21. New Zealand’s Neil Wagner retired from international cricket on February 27, 2024, with 260 Test wickets.
22. The 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand, with Spain emerging as champions.
23. The 2024 Paris Olympics introduced breakdancing as an official sport, attracting global attention.
24. India’s men’s hockey team won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Spain 2-1.
25. PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to reach the badminton singles quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics.
26. The Indian women’s 4x400m relay team qualified for the finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
27. Vinesh Phogat won a wrestling bronze in the 50kg category at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
28. Lovlina Borgohain secured a boxing bronze in the 75kg category at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
29. The Indian archery team reached the quarterfinals in the mixed team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
30. Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a historic feat for India.
31. The 2024 UEFA Champions League final saw Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
32. The NBA Finals 2024 were won by the Boston Celtics, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1.
33. Carlos Alcaraz won the 2024 Wimbledon men’s singles title, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
34. Barbora Krejčíková claimed the 2024 Wimbledon women’s singles title, her second Grand Slam.
35. The Indian men’s chess team won gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.
36. D Gukesh became the youngest-ever chess world championship challenger at age 17 in 2024.
37. The Indian women’s chess team secured bronze at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
38. The 2024 Asian Para Games saw India win 111 medals, including 29 gold, in Hangzhou, China.
39. Praggnanandhaa R became the second Indian to reach the Chess World Cup final in 2023.
40. The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou saw India win a record 107 medals, including 28 gold.
41. The Indian men’s kabaddi team won gold at the 2023 Asian Games, defeating Iran in the final.
42. The Indian women’s kabaddi team also clinched gold at the 2023 Asian Games.
43. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles badminton gold at the 2023 Asian Games.
44. HS Prannoy won a bronze in men’s singles badminton at the 2023 Asian Games.
45. The Indian men’s cricket team won gold at the 2023 Asian Games, defeating Afghanistan.
46. The Indian women’s cricket team also secured gold at the 2023 Asian Games.
47. Avinash Sable set a new national record in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2023 Asian Games.
48. The Indian men’s squash team won gold at the 2023 Asian Games, defeating Pakistan.
49. The Indian women’s squash team clinched bronze at the 2023 Asian Games.
50. The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 were held in Ladakh, promoting winter sports in India.
51. The Indian men’s table tennis team reached the quarterfinals at the 2024 World Team Championships.
52. Sift Kaur Samra set a world record in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the 2023 Asian Games.
53. The Indian women’s hockey team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a strong performance.
54. The 2024 Indian Wells Masters was won by Carlos Alcaraz in men’s singles and Iga Świątek in women’s singles.
55. The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team set a new Asian record at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
56. Anju Bobby George was appointed as the president of the Athletics Federation of India in 2024.
57. The Indian women’s football team won the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, defeating Nepal.
58. The 2024 Tour de France was won by Tadej Pogačar, marking his third title in the event.
59. The Indian men’s volleyball team reached the semifinals at the 2023 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship.
60. The 2024 Australian Open men’s singles title was won by Jannik Sinner, his first Grand Slam.
61. Aryna Sabalenka won the 2024 Australian Open women’s singles title, her second Grand Slam.
62. The Indian men’s rugby sevens team qualified for the 2024 Asia Rugby Sevens Series.
63. The 2024 World Aquatics Championships were held in Doha, Qatar, with the USA topping the medal tally.
64. The Indian women’s 4x100m relay team set a new national record at the 2024 Asian Athletics Championships.
65. The 2023 FIFA Men’s World Cup final saw Argentina defeat France to claim the title.
66. The Indian men’s bridge team won silver at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
67. The 2024 World Badminton Championships saw Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young win men’s and women’s singles titles.
68. The Indian women’s wrestling team won five medals at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships.
69. The 2024 French Open men’s singles title was won by Rafael Nadal, his 15th title at the event.
70. Iga Świątek won the 2024 French Open women’s singles title, her fourth at Roland Garros.
71. The Indian men’s handball team qualified for the 2024 Asian Men’s Handball Championship.
72. The 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Glasgow, with the USA leading the medals.
73. The Indian women’s kho-kho team won gold at the 2024 South Asian Kho-Kho Championship.
74. The Indian men’s kho-kho team also secured gold at the 2024 South Asian Kho-Kho Championship.
75. The 2024 Ryder Cup was won by Team USA, defeating Team Europe in Wisconsin.
76. The Indian women’s archery team won bronze at the 2024 World Archery Championships.
77. The 2024 World Snooker Championship was won by Kyren Wilson, defeating Jak Jones.
78. The Indian men’s fencing team reached the quarterfinals at the 2024 Asian Fencing Championships.
79. The 2024 World Rally Championship title was won by Kalle Rovanperä for the third consecutive year.
80. The Indian women’s table tennis team won bronze at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships.
81. The 2024 World Weightlifting Championships saw China dominate the medal tally in Bahrain.
82. The Indian men’s judo team won three medals at the 2024 Asian Judo Championships.
83. The 2024 World Rowing Championships were held in St. Catharines, Canada, with Great Britain leading.
84. The Indian women’s rugby sevens team qualified for the 2024 Asia Rugby Sevens Series.
85. The 2024 World Taekwondo Championships saw South Korea top the medal standings.
86. The Indian men’s boxing team won four medals at the 2024 Asian Boxing Championships.
87. The 2024 World Triathlon Championships were won by Kristian Blummenfelt and Flora Duffy.
88. The Indian women’s shooting team set a new national record in the 10m air rifle at the 2024 ISSF World Cup.
89. The 2024 World Equestrian Games saw Germany dominate the dressage and show jumping events.
90. The Indian men’s gymnastics team reached the finals at the 2024 Asian Gymnastics Championships.
91. The 2024 World Karate Championships were held in Pamplona, Spain, with Japan leading the medals.
92. The Indian women’s volleyball team won silver at the 2024 South Asian Volleyball Championship.
93. The 2024 World Cycling Championships saw Remco Evenepoel win the men’s road race title.
94. The Indian men’s water polo team qualified for the 2024 Asian Water Polo Championships.
95. The 2024 World Sailing Championships were held in The Hague, with Australia topping the medals.
96. The Indian women’s judo team won two medals at the 2024 Asian Judo Championships.
97. The 2024 World Fencing Championships saw France dominate the men’s and women’s events.
98. The Indian men’s shooting team won gold in the 50m pistol at the 2024 ISSF World Cup.
99. The 2024 World Athletics Championships will be held in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025.
100. Yogasana is being promoted for inclusion in the Olympic curriculum, with India leading the initiative.

Conclusion
Mastering the latest sports current affairs is a game-changer for students preparing for competitive exams. These 100 one-liners provide a quick, comprehensive overview of key sports events, records, and achievements in 2024 and early 2025, ensuring you’re well-equipped for the GK section of exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways. Stay updated by regularly following sports news, watching highlights, and practicing quizzes to reinforce your knowledge. With these insights, you’re ready to score high and excel in your exam preparation. Keep learning, stay informed, and aim for success!

Disclaimer
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