MCQs on Sports Dec 2025

Explanation: Magnus Carlsen topped the Open event with 10.5 points to win the World Rapid title, ahead of Vladislav Artemiev.

Explanation: Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian and first Asian woman to score 4,000 runs in T20Is. Globally, she is second only to Suzie Bates.

Explanation: Doug Bracewell announced his retirement. He played 28 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 20 T20Is, and is best remembered for his 6/40 vs Australia in Hobart (2011).

Explanation: Deepti Sharma took her 152nd wicket against Sri Lanka, surpassing Megan Schutt’s record of 151 wickets in women’s T20Is.

Explanation: Bibisara Assaubayeva triumphed over Anna Muzychuk to win the Women’s World Blitz title.

Explanation: Surya Charishma Tamiri defeated Tanvi Patri to win the Women’s Singles title at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada.

Explanation: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) will host eight disciplines, marking India’s debut as a host for this Olympic-style event.

Explanation: Spain retained the top position in the final FIFA men’s rankings of 2025, followed by Argentina and France.

Explanation: Sukhman Singh of Noida won the IGU 124th Amateur Golf Championship by defeating Harman Sachdeva in the matchplay final.

Explanation: The mascot ‘Morveer’ was unveiled in Chhattisgarh, representing tribal pride, resilience, and courage.

Explanation: Alpine SG Pipers, led by R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, defeated defending champions Triveni Continental Kings to win their maiden title.

Explanation: Anish Giri was named MVP of the finals, winning both his games with the Black pieces for Alpine SG Pipers.

Explanation: Rohit Sharma joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid as the only Indians in the 20,000 international run club.

Explanation: Before Narine, only Dwayne Bravo (631) and Rashid Khan (681) had crossed the 600-wicket milestone in competitive T20 cricket.

Explanation: Lando Norris won the 2025 F1 World Championship, securing the title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over Max Verstappen.

Explanation: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) won the Qatar Grand Prix, keeping the title race alive until the finale in Abu Dhabi.

Explanation: Andre Russell retired from the IPL after not being retained ahead of the 2026 season and will join KKR as the “power coach”.

Explanation: Kohli scored a record-breaking 52nd ODI century against South Africa in Ranchi, surpassing Sachin’s 51 Test hundreds.

Explanation: Rohit Sharma hit his 352nd six during the ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, surpassing Afridi’s 351.

Explanation: Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis (Sweden) and hurdler/sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) won the 2025 awards.

Explanation: Curacao made history as the smallest nation to qualify, debuting in Group E against Germany for the 2026 World Cup.

Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is uniquely co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Explanation: Formula 1, its teams, and the FIA signed a new Concorde Agreement to govern the sport’s regulations and commercial rights through 2030.

Explanation: India won its maiden WSF Squash World Cup title, sweeping top-seeded Hong Kong 3–0 in the final at Chennai.

Explanation: Bangladesh won the Challenger Trophy (17th place) by defeating Austria 5-4, with Amirul Islam scoring a hat-trick.

Explanation: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa qualified for the Candidates 2026 by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025.

Explanation: India achieved its best-ever tally with six medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), finishing second overall behind China.

Explanation: Indian prodigy Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha achieved an official FIDE rating of 1572, becoming the youngest ever rated chess player.

Explanation: Germany claimed a record-extending 8th title by defeating Spain 3-2 in a shootout.

Explanation: India won the bronze medal by defeating Argentina 4-2.

Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah reached 100 T20I wickets against South Africa, making him the first Indian to take 100+ wickets in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Explanation: The 33rd SEA Games are being hosted by Thailand in Bangkok and Chonburi.

Explanation: Hyderabad will host the 8-team 2026 World Cup qualifiers from March 8 to 14.

Explanation: Ashish Limaye won the gold medal in Eventing at the championships held in Pattaya, Thailand.

Explanation: Stands were named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab.

Explanation: A 70-foot iron statue of Lionel Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy was completed by the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata.

Explanation: Pakistan U19 defeated India U19 by 191 runs after setting a massive target of 348 runs in the final.

Explanation: Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were both bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹14.20 crore each, setting a new record for uncapped players.

Explanation: GS Delhi Aces won their first-ever title by defeating Yash Mumbai Eagles in the final.

Explanation: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) was banned till 2027–28 and fined $400,729 for failing to travel to Iran for their ACL Two group-stage match.

Explanation: Ousmane Dembélé (France, PSG) won the men’s FIFA Best Player Award, while Aitana Bonmatí claimed the women’s award.

Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir hosted the event at Maulana Azad Stadium, featuring over 100 wrestlers, including international participants.

Explanation: Manu Bhaker clinched gold scoring 36 in the final, ahead of Divya T.S.

Explanation: Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant 101 off 49 balls, leading Jharkhand to a 69-run win over Haryana to secure their first SMAT title.

Explanation: Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was named TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year after an unprecedented WNBA season.

Explanation: Jay Shah was awarded for his major reforms in governance, the launch of WPL, and introducing pay parity during his BCCI tenure.

Explanation: Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history and hit the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian, earning the national award.

Explanation: Arjun Erigaisi finished third in both the rapid and blitz events, earning bronze in both.

Explanation: India hosted the World Cup for the third consecutive time at SDAT Stadium and Express Avenue Mall in Chennai.

Explanation: Shruti Vora won three silver medals in Individual Dressage, Intermediate Freestyle–I, and Team Dressage.