#61

Which major sport has been excluded from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to reduce costs?

(a) Athletics

(b) Swimming

(c) Field Hockey

(d) Boxing

Explanation: To reduce costs, the 2026 Glasgow Games will feature a scaled-down list of 10 sports, excluding major team sports like Field Hockey, Cricket, and Rugby Sevens.

#62

The 14th South Asian Games, hosted by Pakistan, have been rescheduled to take place in which month of 2026?

(a) January

(b) March

(c) August

(d) December

Explanation: Originally planned for earlier dates, the 14th South Asian Games in Pakistan have been rescheduled to be held from January 23 to 31, 2026.

#63

How many sports will feature in the scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?

(a) 10

(b) 15

(c) 22

(d) 19

Explanation: The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games will feature a reduced program of only 10 sports to ensure financial sustainability.

#64

The 2026 Asian Games in Japan will be the __ edition of the games.

(a) 18th

(b) 19th

(c) 20th

(d) 21st

Explanation: The Aichi-Nagoya Games in 2026 will be the 20th edition of the Asian Games.

#65

Which sport, crucial for Pakistan's medal hopes, has been dropped from the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

(a) Squash

(b) Weightlifting

(c) Judo

(d) Athletics

Explanation: Squash, a sport where Pakistan historically performs well, is among the sports excluded from the reduced 10-sport program for Glasgow 2026.

#66

Which new sport will NOT be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan?

(a) Esports

(b) Breakdancing

(c) Surfing

(d) Cricket

Explanation: Surfing is generally not on the Asian Games program, while Esports and Breakdancing are included. Cricket is also included in the Asian Games program.

#67

Which of the following sports IS included in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

(a) Badminton

(b) Cricket

(c) 3x3 Basketball

(d) Diving

Explanation: 3x3 Basketball is one of the 10 core sports included in the scaled-down Glasgow 2026 program, while the others listed were dropped.

#68

The 2026 Asian Games will utilize which iconic venue for Baseball events?

(a) Tokyo Dome

(b) Nagoya Dome

(c) Koshien Stadium

(d) Sapporo Dome

Explanation: The Nagoya Dome has been confirmed as the venue for baseball competitions during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

#69

What is the motto of the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Energy of Asia

(b) Imagine One Asia

(c) Heart to Heart, @Future

(d) Ever Onward

Explanation: The official motto for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is "Imagine One Asia".

#70

The exclusion of Cricket from the 2026 Commonwealth Games primarily impacts which Pakistani team?

(a) Men's Team only

(b) Women's Team only

(c) Both Men's and Women's Teams

(d) Under-19 Team

Explanation: Both men's and women's cricket (which have been part of recent multi-sport games or discussions) are excluded, impacting Pakistan's medal prospects in both.

#71

Which Australian state withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games citing rising costs?

(a) New South Wales

(b) Queensland

(c) Victoria

(d) Western Australia

Explanation: The state of Victoria, Australia, was the original host but withdrew in 2023 due to projected budget blowouts.

#72

Which sport will return to the Asian Games in 2026 after being absent?

(a) Bowling

(b) Bodybuilding

(c) Cricket (Already there)

(d) Powerlifting

Explanation: Tenpin Bowling is often rotated, but Cricket is a notable inclusion. However, based on the specific 2026 program, Baseball/Softball is a key highlight for Japan. (Note: Bowling was in 2018, out in 2022. Japan has a strong bowling tradition, but the official list highlights Baseball). Let's stick to the confirmed inclusion: Baseball is a major focus for Nagoya.

#73

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will utilize venues from which previous edition?

(a) 2002 Manchester

(b) 2014 Glasgow

(d) 2018 Gold Coast

Explanation: The 2026 Games will heavily rely on existing infrastructure from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to keep costs low.

#74

Which city will host the 2030 Asian Games (following Nagoya 2026)?

(a) Riyadh

(b) Doha

(c) Bangkok

(d) New Delhi

Explanation: Doha, Qatar has been selected to host the 2030 Asian Games.

#75

Which three countries will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

(d) France, Germany, Italy

Explanation: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#76

Which city will host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) Los Angeles

(b) Mexico City

(c) New York/New Jersey

(d) Dallas

Explanation: FIFA announced that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

#77

Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women's marathon world record in October 2024. What was her historic time?

(a) 2:11:53

(b) 2:09:56

(c) 2:14:04

(d) 2:17:01

Explanation: Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to break the 2:10 barrier, setting a new world record of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in 2024.

#78

Which country will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the USA and Mexico?

(a) Brazil

(b) Argentina

(c) Canada

(d) Colombia

Explanation: Canada is one of the three co-hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with the United States and Mexico.

#79

Which NBA player was arrested in October 2025 as part of a federal betting probe, accused of manipulating game performance for prop bets?

(a) Ja Morant

(b) Terry Rozier

(c) Jontay Porter

(d) Draymond Green

Explanation: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested in October 2025 in connection with a federal gambling investigation, accused of manipulating his playing time to influence prop bets.

#80

Who succeeded Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2025?

(a) Faisal Karim Kundi

(b) Sohail Afridi

(c) Atif Khan

(d) Sher Afzal Marwat

Explanation: Sohail Afridi became the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2025 after the resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur.

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