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SSC CGL Sports Notes

The document provides an overview of important sports trophies and cups across various sports, national games of different countries, and major sports awards in India. It also includes quick facts about the Olympics, including its motto, history, and notable achievements by Indian athletes. This information is useful for SSC CGL exam preparation related to sports topics.

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SSC CGL Sports Notes

The document provides an overview of important sports trophies and cups across various sports, national games of different countries, and major sports awards in India. It also includes quick facts about the Olympics, including its motto, history, and notable achievements by Indian athletes. This information is useful for SSC CGL exam preparation related to sports topics.

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■ Sports Notes for SSC CGL

1. Important Trophies & Cups


Sport Trophies/Cups
Cricket Ranji, Duleep, Irani, Vijay Hazare, Deodhar, Syed Mushtaq Ali, ICC World Cup, Asia Cup
Hockey Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Johor, Champions Trophy, Indira Gandhi Gold Cup, Beighton Cup
Football Durand Cup, Santosh Trophy, I-League, FIFA WC, Copa America, UEFA Champions League
Tennis Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open
Badminton Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, All England Open, Sudirman Cup
Other Ezra Cup (Polo), Ryder Cup (Golf), Corbillon Cup (TT), ISSF World Cup (Shooting)

2. National Games of Countries


Country National Game
India Hockey (de facto)
USA Baseball
Canada Ice Hockey & Lacrosse
Brazil Football
China Table Tennis
Japan Judo
Russia Chess

3. Major Sports Awards (India)


Award Purpose
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Highest sports honour in India
Arjuna Award Outstanding performance in sports
Dronacharya Award For best coaches
Dhyan Chand Award Lifetime achievement in sports

4. Quick Facts
• Olympics Motto → Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger)
• First Modern Olympics → Athens, 1896
• 2024 Olympics → Paris, France
• 2028 Olympics → Los Angeles, USA
• Asian Games started → 1951, New Delhi
• First Indian Olympic Gold (Individual) → Abhinav Bindra, 2008 (Shooting)
• First Indian Woman Olympic Medal → Karnam Malleswari, 2000 (Weightlifting)
• Tokyo 2020 → India’s best tally (7 medals, Neeraj Chopra Gold in Javelin)

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