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15 Dec 2025·Source: The Hindu
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India Clinches Maiden Squash World Cup Title, Defeating Hong Kong

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India Clinches Maiden Squash World Cup Title, Defeating Hong Kong

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त्वरित संशोधन

1.

India defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the final.

2.

Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, and Anahat Singh won their matches.

3.

This is India's first World Cup title in squash.

दृश्य सामग्री

परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण

1.

Significance of sports in nation-building

2.

Government policies for sports promotion

3.

Role of sports in international relations

विस्तृत सारांश देखें

सारांश

India defeated Hong Kong 3-0 to win the squash World Cup, marking their finest showing in the competition. Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, and Anahat Singh won their respective matches. This is the first time that the two countries competed in the final.

पृष्ठभूमि

Squash has a growing presence in India, with increasing participation and infrastructure development. India has produced several world-class squash players.

नवीनतम घटनाक्रम

India's victory in the Squash World Cup marks a significant achievement, highlighting the country's progress in the sport.

बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Squash World Cup: 1. The Squash World Cup is a team event featuring both men's and women's teams. 2. The recent edition where India won was held in Chennai. 3. Hong Kong has never won the Squash World Cup before. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A.1 and 2 only
  • B.2 and 3 only
  • C.1 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Statement 1 is incorrect as the recent edition was a mixed team event. Statements 2 and 3 are correct based on the news article.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Sports Authority of India (SAI)?

  • A.It was established in 1984 as a Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
  • B.SAI is responsible for promoting sports at the grassroots level through various schemes and programs.
  • C.It is the apex national sports body of India.
  • D.SAI implements the Khelo India program in collaboration with state governments.
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: A

SAI was established in 1984 as a Society, not a Department, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The other statements are correct.

3. In the context of sports development in India, what is the primary objective of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)?

  • A.To promote traditional Indian sports at the international level.
  • B.To identify and support elite athletes with the potential to win medals at the Olympic Games.
  • C.To provide financial assistance to all national-level sports federations.
  • D.To develop sports infrastructure in rural areas.
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

TOPS aims to identify and support elite athletes for Olympic success. The other options are related to sports development but not the primary objective of TOPS.

4. Consider the following pairs: List I (Sports Personalities) List II (Sport) 1. Joshna Chinappa A. Badminton 2. Abhay Singh B. Squash 3. Anahat Singh C. Cricket Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • A.1 only
  • B.1 and 2 only
  • C.2 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Joshna Chinappa and Abhay Singh are squash players. Anahat Singh is also a squash player, not a cricketer. Therefore, pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched.