2026 Asian Games.

Who became India's first-ever individual Asian Games Champion in Archery, and in which event?

Kumkum Mohod, who won Gold in Women's Recurve.

Which inaugural award did Kumkum Mohod receive from the Indian Olympic Association for her historic achievement?

The inaugural Jaspal Rana Award, instituted for the Best Indian Female Athlete of the Games.

Whose 28-year winning streak did India's Women's Recurve Team break by winning Archery Gold?

South Korea's 28-year winning streak, a major upset in international archery.

What historic milestone did Lovlina Borgohain achieve in Asian Games Boxing?

She became only the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to win an Asian Games Boxing Gold.

How many medals did Indian wrestlers win, and how did this compare with previous Asian Games performances?

Six medals: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze. It was India's best Asian Games wrestling medal tally since the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games.

What is KONKAN-26, and which Indian Navy ship participated in the UK?

KONKAN-26 is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the UK's Royal Navy. Guided-Missile Stealth Frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom, to participate.

Where did INS Tarkash deploy for IBSAMAR, and which countries participate in this exercise?

INS Tarkash, with its Chetak helicopter, deployed to South Africa. IBSAMAR is the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise.

What is INS Shreyas, which series does it belong to, and who is building it?

INS Shreyas is the third of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

What is India's first indigenously developed private-sector Micro-Missile called, and who developed it?

JWALA, developed by IG Defence. It is reportedly being prepared for its maiden experimental trial.

Which two acquisitions did the Ministry of Defence sign contracts for?

Varunastra Heavyweight Torpedoes and the GSAT-7C Communication Satellite for the Indian Air Force.

Which countries and locations are associated with AUSTRAHIND, INDRA and Mountain Guardian 2026?

AUSTRAHIND (5th edition): India and Australia; commenced in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. INDRA (15th edition): India and Russia; scheduled in Russia. Mountain Guardian 2026: India and UAE; commenced in Uttarakhand.

Which two previous Asian Games editions did Japan host before Aichi-Nagoya 2026?

Tokyo (1958) and Hiroshima (1994).

When and where were the first Asian Games held?

1951, New Delhi, India.

Which governing body is responsible for the Asian Games, and where is its headquarters?

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Who officially declared the 2026 Asian Games open, and who lit the cauldron?

Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially declared the Games open. The cauldron was jointly lit by Japanese hammer-throw legends Shigenobu Murofushi and his son Koji Murofushi.

Name the seven newer sports introduced in the 43-sport lineup of the 2026 Asian Games.

Teqball, Padel, Sport Climbing, Skateboarding, Surfing, Esports and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

What is the official theme of the 2026 Asian Games?

Harmonic Heartbeat.

What is the official slogan of the 2026 Asian Games?

IMAGINE ONE ASIA.

What is the official mascot of the 2026 Asian Games?

HONOHON.

What cultural elements inspired the design of the 2026 Asian Games mascot HONOHON?

Shachihoko-like ears associated with Aichi-Nagoya and red eyes inspired by Kumadori, the traditional makeup used in Kabuki theatre.

What do the colours and symbols of the 2026 Asian Games emblem represent?

Purple: Iris, the prefectural flower of Aichi. Gold: Kinshachi or golden tiger-fish ornaments of Nagoya Castle. Green: Environmental awareness associated with the region. Red Sun: Olympic Council of Asia.

What was India's final medal tally and overall position at the 2026 Asian Games?

85 medals: 21 Gold, 27 Silver and 37 Bronze. India finished fourth overall.

Who were India's official flag-bearers at the 2026 Asian Games Opening Ceremony?

Manu Bhaker (Shooting) and Pawan Sehrawat (Kabaddi).

Who was India's flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games Closing Ceremony?

Neeru Dhanda (Shooting).

What historic dual victory did Indian Hockey achieve at the 2026 Asian Games?

For the first time at an Asian Games, both Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams won Gold at the same edition. Both victories also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Whose 1984 national record did Vithya Ramraj break in the Women's 400m Hurdles, and what was her timing?

She broke P. T. Usha's 1984 Los Angeles Olympics national record of 55.42 seconds by recording 54.75 seconds.

Who received the inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award as India's Best Male Athlete of the Games?

Sujeet Kalkal, for Gold in Freestyle Wrestling.

Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games Golf Gold Medal?

Pranati Ure.

What historic distinction did Mirabai Chanu achieve in Asian Games Weightlifting?

She won India's first Asian Games Weightlifting medal since 1998.

In which Japanese region are the 20th Asian Games 2026 being held?

Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.

Which city will host the 21st Asian Games in 2030?

Doha, Qatar.

Where is the headquarters of the Olympic Council of Asia?

Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Which earlier body was replaced by the Olympic Council of Asia?

The Asian Games Federation.

When and where were the first Asian Games held?

New Delhi, India, in 1951.

Who is the current President of the Olympic Council of Asia according to the supplied material?

Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani.

Where were the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2026 Asian Games held according to the supplied material?

Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.

Who officially declared the 2026 Asian Games open?

Emperor Naruhito of Japan.

How many sports, disciplines and medal events feature in the 2026 Asian Games?

43 sports, 71 disciplines and 469 medal events.

What is the official mascot of the 2026 Asian Games?

HONOHON.

What is the official slogan of the 2026 Asian Games?

IMAGINE ONE ASIA.

What does the Red Sun in the 2026 Asian Games emblem symbolise?

The Olympic Council of Asia.

Which of these is NOT one of the newer sports added to the 2026 Asian Games: Teqball, Padel, Mixed Martial Arts or Table Tennis?

Table Tennis. It is an established sport, whereas Teqball, Padel and MMA are among the newer additions.

What was India's final medal tally and overall position at the 2026 Asian Games?

85 medals and fourth position: 21 Gold, 27 Silver and 37 Bronze.

Who were India's Opening Ceremony flag-bearers at the 2026 Asian Games?

Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat.

Whom did India's men's cricket team defeat in the 2026 Asian Games final to retain Gold?

Pakistan.

In 2026, India's women's hockey team won its first Asian Games Gold since which year, and whom did it defeat in the final?

1982; China.

Who became India's first-ever individual Asian Games Archery Champion?

Kumkum Mohod, Women's Recurve Gold.

Who received the inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award as India's Best Male Athlete of the Games?

Sujeet Kalkal, Gold Freestyle Wrestling.

Where did India host the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026?

Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

How many BRICS member countries participated in the 2026 Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games, and which were they?

Seven: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran and the UAE.

How many BRICS partner countries participated in the 2026 Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games, and which were they?

Three: Belarus, Bolivia and Kazakhstan.