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Badminton Media and Coverage

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the media coverage and portrayal of badminton in various forms of media.
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Which major television network in India holds the broadcasting rights for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) tournaments?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony Sports

  3. Zee Sports

  4. ESPN


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the BWF tournaments in India, providing live coverage and analysis of major badminton events.

Who is widely regarded as the most influential badminton commentator in India?

  1. Prakash Padukone

  2. Pullela Gopichand

  3. Jwala Gutta

  4. Vijay Amritraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Padukone, a former Indian badminton player and All England Open champion, is known for his insightful commentary and analysis of badminton matches.

Which Indian newspaper is known for its comprehensive coverage of badminton news and tournaments?

  1. The Times of India

  2. The Hindu

  3. Hindustan Times

  4. Indian Express


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hindu newspaper is known for its in-depth coverage of badminton, providing detailed reports, interviews, and analysis of major tournaments.

What is the name of the official magazine of the Badminton Association of India (BAI)?

  1. Badminton India

  2. Shuttle India

  3. Smash India

  4. Court India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badminton India is the official magazine of the BAI, featuring articles, interviews, and updates on Indian badminton players and tournaments.

Which Indian badminton player has been featured on the cover of Time magazine?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saina Nehwal, a former world number one badminton player from India, has been featured on the cover of Time magazine in 2015.

What is the name of the annual badminton tournament held in India that attracts top international players?

  1. India Open

  2. Syed Modi International

  3. Tata Open India International Challenge

  4. Yonex-Sunrise India Open


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open is an annual badminton tournament held in India, which is part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 series.

Which Indian badminton player has won the most number of BWF World Championships titles?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P. V. Sindhu, an Indian badminton player, has won the most number of BWF World Championships titles among Indian players, with one gold and two silver medals.

What is the name of the Indian badminton player who won the men's singles gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kidambi Srikanth won the men's singles gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian male badminton player to achieve this feat.

Which Indian badminton player has been ranked as the world number one in the men's singles category?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kidambi Srikanth achieved the world number one ranking in the men's singles category in April 2018, becoming the first Indian male badminton player to reach this milestone.

What is the name of the Indian badminton player who won the women's singles gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

P. V. Sindhu won the women's singles silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal.

Which Indian badminton player has won the most number of All England Open titles?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. Prakash Padukone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prakash Padukone won the All England Open title twice in 1980 and 1981, becoming the first Indian badminton player to achieve this feat.

What is the name of the Indian badminton player who won the women's singles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. Jwala Gutta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saina Nehwal won the women's singles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Which Indian badminton player has won the most number of BWF Super Series titles?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saina Nehwal has won the most number of BWF Super Series titles among Indian badminton players, with 11 titles to her name.

What is the name of the Indian badminton player who won the men's singles gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H. S. Prannoy


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Parupalli Kashyap won the men's singles gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian male badminton player to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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