Landmark Moments in Indian Sports Media

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Which Indian sports journalist was the first to receive the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honor?

  1. Vijay Lokapally

  2. Prakash Bhandari

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

  4. Shekhar Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay Lokapally, a renowned sports journalist and commentator, was the first Indian sports journalist to be honored with the Padma Shri award in 2014.

Which Indian sports magazine was the first to be published in English?

  1. Sportstar

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Times of India

  4. India Today


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sportstar, a weekly sports magazine published by The Hindu Group, was the first Indian sports magazine to be published in English, launched in 1971.

Who was the first Indian sportsperson to appear on the cover of Time magazine?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Viswanathan Anand

  3. Leander Paes

  4. Kapil Dev


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Viswanathan Anand, the legendary chess grandmaster, became the first Indian sportsperson to grace the cover of Time magazine in 2005.

Which Indian sports channel was the first to broadcast live cricket matches?

  1. ESPN Star Sports

  2. Star Sports

  3. Zee Sports

  4. Sony Six


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ESPN Star Sports, a joint venture between ESPN and Star TV, was the first Indian sports channel to broadcast live cricket matches, starting with the 1995-96 season.

Which Indian sports website was the first to provide live streaming of sports events?

  1. Cricbuzz

  2. ESPNcricinfo

  3. Star Sports

  4. Sony Liv


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricbuzz, a popular cricket news and information website, was the first Indian sports website to offer live streaming of sports events, beginning with the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

Who was the first Indian sports commentator to receive the Padma Bhushan award, India's third-highest civilian honor?

  1. Ravi Shastri

  2. Sunil Gavaskar

  3. Bishan Singh Bedi

  4. Kapil Dev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shastri, the former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, was the first Indian sports commentator to be honored with the Padma Bhushan award in 2019.

Which Indian sports journalist was the first to win the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award?

  1. Vijay Lokapally

  2. Prakash Bhandari

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

  4. Shekhar Gupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prakash Bhandari, a veteran sports journalist and editor, was the first Indian sports journalist to win the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2001.

Which Indian sports channel was the first to launch a dedicated 24-hour sports news channel?

  1. ESPN Star Sports

  2. Star Sports

  3. Zee Sports

  4. Sony Six


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ESPN Star Sports, in collaboration with Doordarshan, launched India's first dedicated 24-hour sports news channel, ESPN, in 1996.

Which Indian sports website was the first to introduce a fantasy sports platform?

  1. Cricbuzz

  2. ESPNcricinfo

  3. Star Sports

  4. Sony Liv


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricbuzz, known for its comprehensive cricket coverage, was the first Indian sports website to introduce a fantasy sports platform, allowing users to create virtual teams and compete against each other.

Which Indian sports journalist was the first to receive the prestigious RedInk Award for Sports Journalism?

  1. Vijay Lokapally

  2. Prakash Bhandari

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

  4. Shekhar Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay Lokapally, the renowned sports journalist and commentator, was the first Indian sports journalist to be honored with the prestigious RedInk Award for Sports Journalism in 2012.

Which Indian sports channel was the first to broadcast the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament?

  1. ESPN Star Sports

  2. Star Sports

  3. Zee Sports

  4. Sony Six


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ESPN Star Sports secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and has continued to broadcast the tournament since then.

Which Indian sports website was the first to launch a mobile app for live sports streaming?

  1. Cricbuzz

  2. ESPNcricinfo

  3. Star Sports

  4. Sony Liv


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricbuzz, known for its innovative approach to sports coverage, was the first Indian sports website to launch a mobile app for live sports streaming, allowing users to watch live matches on their smartphones and tablets.

Which Indian sports journalist was the first to win the prestigious BCCI Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism?

  1. Vijay Lokapally

  2. Prakash Bhandari

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

  4. Shekhar Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay Lokapally, the respected sports journalist and commentator, was the first Indian sports journalist to receive the prestigious BCCI Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism in 2003.

Which Indian sports channel was the first to launch a dedicated channel for regional sports coverage?

  1. ESPN Star Sports

  2. Star Sports

  3. Zee Sports

  4. Sony Six


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Star Sports launched Star Sports First in 2017, becoming the first Indian sports channel to dedicate a channel specifically for regional sports coverage, showcasing local sports events and leagues.

Which Indian sports website was the first to introduce a personalized sports newsfeed for users?

  1. Cricbuzz

  2. ESPNcricinfo

  3. Star Sports

  4. Sony Liv


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricbuzz, known for its user-centric approach, was the first Indian sports website to introduce a personalized sports newsfeed, allowing users to customize their newsfeed based on their preferences and interests.

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