Showing questions for August 22, 2025
- Total: 33 questions
Question 31 Aug 22, 2025
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Who has been named captain of the Indian women’s hockey team for the 2025 Asia Cup in Hangzhou?
Salima TeteSalima Tete, the 23-year-old midfielder, has been retained as captain for the 20-member Indian women’s hockey squad for the Asia Cup in Hangzhou. The tournament is crucial as the winner earns direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup. Chief Coach Harendra Singh highlighted the team’s balance of youth and experience, with players like Navneet Kaur and Nikki Pradhan in key roles. Experienced campaigners Savita and Sushila Chanu were excluded, possibly due to rotation or fitness. The team will face Thailand, Japan, and Singapore in Pool B, beginning on September 5.
Question 32 Aug 22, 2025
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Which organization has mandated sex testing for female boxers at its upcoming World Championships?
World BoxingWorld Boxing has introduced a mandatory sex testing policy requiring all female competitors to undergo genetic screening, such as PCR tests, to verify biological sex based on the presence of Y chromosome material. This rule is set to be enforced at the upcoming World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in early September 2025. The decision aims to ensure fairness and safety in women’s combat sports, though it has sparked controversy. Notably, Paris Olympic champion Imane Khelif withdrew from a prior tournament in protest, reaffirming she was born a woman and has competed as such for nearly a decade. World Boxing President Boris Van Der Vorst later apologized for naming her publicly.
Question 33 Aug 22, 2025
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Which sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin before the official opening ceremony?
BasketballBasketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will commence on July 12, 2028, two days before the official opening ceremony on July 14. This scheduling decision was confirmed by FIBA and the LA organizers to accommodate the tournament’s format and global broadcast demands. The preliminary schedule includes three games on both July 12 and 13, though it remains unclear whether both men’s and women’s tournaments will start early. This marks a departure from traditional Olympic protocols where all events begin post-opening ceremony. The move reflects growing logistical needs of major team sports in the Olympic calendar.