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Sports Journalism and the Commonwealth Games: Exploring the Coverage of the Multi-Sport Event

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the coverage of the Commonwealth Games by sports journalists.
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Which country has hosted the Commonwealth Games the most times?

  1. Australia

  2. Canada

  3. England

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games five times, more than any other country.

What is the name of the mascot for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham?

  1. Perry the Bull

  2. Tommy the Turtle

  3. Brum the Bear

  4. Sandy the Squirrel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perry the Bull was chosen as the mascot for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Which sport made its debut at the Commonwealth Games in 1998?

  1. Badminton

  2. Cycling

  3. Hockey

  4. Netball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badminton was introduced as a sport at the Commonwealth Games in 1998, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Who was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P. T. Usha

  3. K. D. Jadhav

  4. Leslie Claudius


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leslie Claudius was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, achieving this feat in 1950.

Which Indian athlete holds the record for the most gold medals won at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Vijay Kumar

  4. Dipa Karmakar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vijay Kumar, an Indian shooter, holds the record for the most gold medals won at the Commonwealth Games, with four gold medals to his name.

Which Indian city hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi, the capital of India, hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

What is the name of the official anthem of the Commonwealth Games?

  1. The Call of the Games

  2. The Spirit of the Games

  3. The Flame of the Games

  4. The Heart of the Games


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official anthem of the Commonwealth Games is titled 'The Call of the Games'.

Which sport has been played at every Commonwealth Games since its inception?

  1. Athletics

  2. Swimming

  3. Cycling

  4. Hockey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletics has been a part of every Commonwealth Games since its inception in 1930.

Which country has won the most gold medals in the history of the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Australia

  2. England

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia has won the most gold medals in the history of the Commonwealth Games, with over 1,000 gold medals to their name.

What is the name of the organization responsible for organizing the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Commonwealth Games Federation

  2. International Olympic Committee

  3. World Athletics

  4. Fédération Internationale de Football Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Commonwealth Games Federation is the organization responsible for organizing the Commonwealth Games.

Which sport was introduced at the Commonwealth Games in 2006?

  1. Rugby Sevens

  2. Squash

  3. Table Tennis

  4. Volleyball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rugby Sevens was introduced as a sport at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, held in Melbourne, Australia.

How many sports were featured at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham?

  1. 19

  2. 21

  3. 23

  4. 25


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There were 21 sports featured at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's 10,000 meters race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Gavit Murli Kumar

  2. Sanjivani Jadhav

  3. Avinash Sable

  4. Manpreet Kaur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avinash Sable won the gold medal in the men's 10,000 meters race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, making history as the first Indian to achieve this feat.

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 200 meters race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Hima Das

  2. Dutee Chand

  3. Srabani Nanda

  4. Sarita Gayakwad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hima Das won the gold medal in the women's 200 meters race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in this event.

Which country won the most medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Australia

  2. England

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia won the most medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, with a total of 178 medals, including 67 gold medals.

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