Manipur government handed over 336.93 acres land for National Sports University to Union government. In which location this university is situated?: Yaithibi Khunou in Thoubal district
Explanation: On 27 August 2015, Manipur government handed over 336.93 acres land for National Sports University to Union government. In which location this university is situated at Yaithibi Khunou in Thoubal district. The University will introduce B.PEd, MPEd, diploma/certificate courses, physiotherapy, fitness, sports management, sports journalism and others. Initially, it will be affiliated to North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) of Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior before obtaining full-fledged university status to start the academic session from next year at Integrated Sports Complex at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
Air India's Hockey team on 27 August 2015 won which title played at the MHA-Mahindra Stadium in Mumbai after 7 years?: Guru Tegh Bahadur Hockey title
Explanation: Air India defeated defending champions Army XI in the finals played at the MHA-Mahindra Stadium in Mumbai by 3-1 via the penalty shoot-out after the two teams were deadlocked goalless in regular play. The winning team got 1.5 lakh rupees, while the runners-up received 75000 rupees and Air India's goalkeeper Adrian D'Souza won the Player of the final Award and Army’s goalkeeper Najmudeen was declared as the Best Goalkeeper in the tournament.
Which South African player on 26 August 2015 became the fastest batsman to reach 8000 One Day International (ODI) runs by breaking the Saurav Ganguly world Record for the same?: AB de Villiers
Explanation: De Villiers, who went past 8000 runs in just his 182 innings, broke the previous record held by former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. He achieved the fete during the third ODI against New Zealand in Durban which South Africa won by 62 runs to claim the series, 2-1. AB De Villiers currently also holds the record for the fastest half-century, fastest century and the fastest 150 in ODIs.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar in August 2015 was elected as the president of the Association of Indian Statisticians and scorers of India (ACSSI). In which year ACSSI was established?: 1987
Explanation: The ACSSI was formed in 1987 to do serious research on Indian cricket, both past and present and provide one-stop accurate information about Indian domestic, test and limited overs international cricket statistics. Along with Dilip,Dara Pochkhanawalla and Ganesh Iyer were elected as the two vice presidents of the organization.
On which day India observed National Sports Day?: 29th August
Explanation: Every year August 29 is being observed as National Sports Day across the country.The day marks the birth anniversary of Hockey Wizard, Major Dhyan Chand. On this National Sports awards including Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards and Dronacharya Awards are bestowed upon sports personalities by the President of India.
In order to increase and tap the sporting talent at the school level, which sports entity of government of India, announced the launch of the School Sports Promotion Foundation on 24 August 2015?: Sports Authority of India
Explanation: School Sports Promotion Foundation will roll out Football and Cricket in the first year of its operations and other sports like Tennis, Basketball and Athletics will be introduced from the second year onwards. In the next phase, rural, sub-urban elementary schools with a strong focus on rural sports would be included in the programme. Thus, t he Sports Promotion Foundation hopes to reach out to around 1,00,000 secondary and senior secondary schools irrespective of their ownership, economic or social strata they operate in or the board they are affiliated to.
In the world 100m title at IAAF World Championships at Beijing’s Nest Stadium on 23 August 2015, Bolt’s timing in this iconic race was 9.79 seconds and thus he defeated which player by one hundredth of a second?: Justin Gatlin (US)
Explanation: Bolt completed the race in 9.79 seconds as he came past a faltering Gatlin at the death to snatch victory by one hundredth of a second. Gatlin finished the race in 9.80 seconds. Canada’s Andre de Grasse and young American Trayvon Bromell were both awarded bronzes in 9.92 seconds.
What is the name of the Indian women football player who became India's first woman to play in English league football?: Aditi Chauhan
Explanation: Aditi Chauhan became 1st Indian woman player to paly for the West Ham United Ladies Football Club, which is an English women's football club (FC) affiliated with West Ham United FC. They were formed in 1991 and play at Hornchurch Stadium, Upminster the home of Hornchurch FC.She made her debut for the women’s team of the West Ham United in the opening game of the season against Coventry City.
Which country's under-16 team on 18 August 2015 won their first-ever South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) under-16 title?: Bangladesh
Explanation: Along with India and Bangladesh, the tournament was participated by Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and the Maldives. The final football match was played at Sylhet District Stadium of Bangladesh, in which the host Bangladesh defeated defending champions India 4-2 in penalties.
Which Indian golfer on 17 August 2015 created history by scaling to a new high when he finished tied for fifth at the PGA Championship, the first time an Indian golfer has finished in the top-five of one of golf's four Majors?: Anirban Lahiri
Explanation: The 28-year-old, who hit the global golf headlines with stunning wins in the Malaysian Open and Hero Indian Open in a span of three weeks, will return to top-50 in the new rankings and is also a near-certainty for the International Team for the President's Cup in Incheon, Korea in October. Lahiri, who played all four Majors and made cuts in three was tied 49th at Masters and tied 30th at The Open.
