37
Total MCQs
🏅39
India Medals
🥇13
Gold
🥈17
Silver
🥉9
Bronze
CWG 2026 – Key Facts (8 MCQs)
1
Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG 2026) were held in which city and country?
CWG 2026 were held in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 – August 2, 2026. Memory: 'Glass glow kiya Scotland ne' → Glasgow, Scotland.
2
What was the name and type of the official mascot of CWG 2026?
The official mascot of CWG 2026 was Finnie. Memory: 'Finals mein Finnie hi bacha' → Finnie is the mascot.
3
What was India's overall position in the CWG 2026 medal tally?
India finished 4th in CWG 2026 medal tally. Top 3: 1st Australia, 2nd England, 3rd Canada. Memory: 'AEC se pehle India' → Australia, England, Canada, India (4th).
4
How many total medals did India win at CWG 2026?
India won 39 total medals: 13 Gold + 17 Silver + 9 Bronze. Memory: '13-17-9 = 39' → One less than 40.
5
India won 13 Gold, 17 Silver, and ___ Bronze medals at CWG 2026?
India's CWG 2026 tally: 13 Gold, 17 Silver, 9 Bronze = 39 total. Key number: 9 Bronze medals.
6
Which sport contributed the HIGHEST number of Gold medals for India at CWG 2026?
Boxing contributed 7 Gold medals for India — the highest. Athletics and Boxing both gave India 10 medals each (most medals), but Boxing had 7 Golds vs Athletics having 0 Golds.
7
Which sport(s) contributed the HIGHEST total number of medals (all types) for India at CWG 2026?
Both Boxing and Athletics gave India 10 medals each — the most among all sports. But only Boxing contributed 7 Golds, while Athletics had 0 Golds.
8
India will host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in which city? It will be the Centenary (100th anniversary) edition.
India will host CWG 2030 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It will be the Centenary (100-year) edition of the Commonwealth Games. The flag was received by Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha, and Harsh Sangvi (Deputy CM, Gujarat).
CWG 2026 – Opening & Closing Ceremony (4 MCQs)
9
Who was India's Flag Bearer at the Opening Ceremony of CWG 2026?
Mirabai Chanu (weightlifter) was India's Flag Bearer at the Opening Ceremony. Lovlina Borgohain (boxer) was the Baton Bearer at the Opening Ceremony.
10
Who carried the Queen's Baton at the Opening Ceremony of CWG 2026 for India?
Lovlina Borgohain (boxer) carried the Queen's Baton at the Opening Ceremony. Mirabai Chanu was the Flag Bearer. At the Closing Ceremony, Jaismine Lamboria was the Flag Bearer.
11
Who was India's Flag Bearer at the CLOSING Ceremony of CWG 2026?
Jaismine Lamboria (boxer, Women's 57kg Gold medalist) was India's Flag Bearer at the Closing Ceremony. Memory: 'Ek boxing punch maare, saamne wala lambi (long) horee ho jaata hai → Lamboria'.
12
Who received the ceremonial CWG flag on behalf of India from Scotland (for 2030 hosting)?
The CWG 2030 flag was received by: Neeraj Chopra (Olympic javelin champion) + PT Usha (IOA President) + Harsh Sangvi (Deputy CM, Gujarat, since Ahmedabad will host 2030 CWG).
CWG 2026 – Key Indian Athlete Milestones (7 MCQs)
13
Mirabai Chanu won her ___ consecutive Gold medal at CWG 2026 in the Women's 48kg weightlifting event.
Mirabai Chanu's CWG 2026 gold was her 3rd CONSECUTIVE gold: 2018 Gold Coast + 2022 Birmingham + 2026 Glasgow. She also won Silver in 2014 Glasgow (her first CWG medal). Total: 4th CWG medal, 3rd consecutive gold.
14
Sharmila Dhankar created history at CWG 2026 by becoming the first Indian to win gold in Para Athletics. In which event?
Sharmila Dhankar won Gold in Women's Shotput F57 (Para Athletics) with a throw of 9.81 metres — the first Indian to win gold in Para Athletics at CWG. Memory: 'Shotput gira, DHAN karke aawaaz aayi → Dhankar'.
15
Who became the first Indian male to win a Silver medal in Men's High Jump at CWG?
Sarvesh Kushare won India's first-ever Silver in Men's High Jump (2.25m clearance). Memory: 'Sarv = sab, ek dum oocha kood gaya Kushare' → High Jump.
16
Gulveer Singh won TWO medals at CWG 2026. What were they?
Gulveer Singh: Bronze in 5000m (first Indian to medal in Men's 5000m at CWG) + Silver in 10,000m. He became the first Indian track & field athlete to win multiple medals in one CWG edition. Memory: 'Gul ki talaash mein 5000-10,000 m bhaag raha hai → Gulveer Singh'.
17
Murali Sreeshankar made history as the first Indian male Long Jumper to win TWO CWG medals. What medal did he win at CWG 2026?
Murali Sreeshankar won Silver in Long Jump at CWG 2026 (also won Silver in 2022 Birmingham). Memory: 'Murali (flute) → long hoti hai → Long Jump'.
18
Tejasvi Shankar won a Bronze in Decathlon at CWG 2026, becoming the first Indian to medal in Men's Decathlon at any international event. Which national award did he also receive?
Tejasvi Shankar won the Arjuna Award (National Sports Awards) and also won Bronze in Men's Decathlon at CWG 2026 — first Indian to medal in Decathlon at any international level. Memory: 'Tej daudta hai → Decathlon (multi-event running)'.
19
Neeraj Chopra won which medal in Javelin Throw at CWG 2026?
Neeraj Chopra won Silver in Javelin Throw at CWG 2026. He was also one of three people who received the ceremonial CWG 2030 flag on behalf of India.
CWG 2026 – Boxing Gold Medalists (4 MCQs)
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India won 7 Gold medals in Boxing at CWG 2026. Which of these was NOT one of the boxing gold medalists?
Lovlina Borgohain won Silver (75kg), not Gold. The 7 Boxing Gold medalists: Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Chaudhary, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal.
21
Which Indian boxer was BOTH the Closing Ceremony flag bearer AND a Gold medalist at CWG 2026?
Jaismine Lamboria: Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer + Women's 57kg Boxing Gold. Memory: 'Ek punch → saamne wala lambi (lamba) ho jaata hai → Lamboria'.
22
Ankush Panghal won Gold in Boxing at CWG 2026. What is his memory trick?
Memory: 'Ankush Panghal se panga mat lo, bahut tagde boxer hain!' → Ankush Panghal, Boxing Gold, CWG 2026.
23
Sachin Siwach won Gold in Boxing at CWG 2026. Memory hint?
Memory: 'Sachin Siwach ki boxing itni fast hai ki saamne wala watch hi nahi kar paata → Siwach (WATCH wala)'. Boxing Gold, CWG 2026.
CWG 2026 – Other Sports (4 MCQs)
24
Who won Gold in Women's 48kg Judo at CWG 2026?
Asmita De (Women's 48kg Judo Gold). Memory: 'Agar koi asmita pe haath daale → Judo/Karate se hata do → Asmita De'. Harsh Singh won Men's 60kg Judo Gold.
25
India's Para Powerlifting medal at CWG 2026 was won by which athlete?
Jhandu Kumar won Bronze in Para Powerlifting — the only Indian medal in Para Powerlifting at CWG 2026. Memory: 'Sir dard hota hai → Jhandu Balm lagao → Jhandu Kumar → weightlifting mein Bronze'.
26
India won 3 Gold medals in Para Athletics at CWG 2026. Which of these athletes won Gold in Men's 100m T47?
Para Athletics Golds: Sharmila Dhankar (Shotput F57), Dilip Mahadu Gavit (Men's 100m T47), Somen Rana (Shotput). Memory: 'Dilip gaata gaata 100m par kar leta hai → Dilip Gavit'.
27
Lovlina Borgohain won which medal in Women's 75kg Boxing at CWG 2026?
Lovlina Borgohain won Silver in Women's 75kg Boxing. She was also the Baton Bearer at the Opening Ceremony. She previously won Bronze at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
CWG – Static Knowledge (10 MCQs)
28
When and where were the FIRST Commonwealth Games held, and what were they called then?
First Commonwealth Games: 1930, Hamilton, Canada. Name then: 'British Empire Games'. India had not yet participated (joined in 1934). Memory: '1930 = start, Hamilton Canada, British Empire Games'.
29
In which year was the name 'Commonwealth Games' (current name) officially adopted?
Name evolution: British Empire Games (1930) → British Empire & Commonwealth Games (1954) → British Commonwealth Games → Commonwealth Games (1978). Memory: '1978 = current name Commonwealth Games'.
30
India FIRST participated in the Commonwealth Games in which year?
India first participated in CWG in 1934 (Second edition) in London, UK. India's first CWG medal was also won in 1934 by wrestler Rashid Anwar (Bronze, Men's 74kg freestyle).
31
Who won India's FIRST Commonwealth Games medal and in which sport?
India's first CWG medal: Rashid Anwar (Wrestler), Bronze, Men's 74kg Freestyle Wrestling, 1934 London. Memory: 'Rashid = Rash mein daud ke aakar Wrestling mein medal jeeta'.
32
Who won India's FIRST GOLD medal at the Commonwealth Games and in which city?
Milkha Singh (the Flying Sikh) won India's first CWG Gold in 1958 at Cardiff, Wales. The movie 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is based on him. He was a sprinter (running event). Memory: 'Milkha Cardiff mein run karke Gold laaya'.
33
In which year did India host the Commonwealth Games, and what was India's best-ever performance at those Games?
India hosted CWG in 2010 in Delhi, and won 101 medals — India's best-ever CWG performance. Memory: '2010 Delhi = India ka best, 101 medals'.
34
The Commonwealth Games are held every ___ years. In which years were they NOT held due to World Wars?
CWG are held every 4 years. They were NOT held in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II. All other editions since 1930 have happened regularly.
35
In which year did the Commonwealth Games introduce Para (disability) sports categories for inclusivity?
Para sports categories were introduced in the Commonwealth Games in 2002, to include athletes with disabilities alongside able-bodied athletes.
36
Which THREE countries have historically topped the ALL-TIME Commonwealth Games medal tally?
All-time CWG medal tally leaders: 1st Australia, 2nd England, 3rd Canada — same order as CWG 2026. India is 4th both in 2026 and all-time. Memory: 'AEC → Australia, England, Canada'.
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The Commonwealth Games include which nations?
Commonwealth Games include nations that were formerly part of the British Empire / Commonwealth of Nations. 'Common' refers to the British Crown as the common link. Also called 'Friendly Games'.