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South Asian Sports Scene Explodes: New Cricket Leagues, Broadcast Rights, and Governance Overhauls in 2026
South Asian Sports
A snapshot of the dynamic South Asian sports landscape in early 2026, featuring major broadcasting deals, significant cricket board announcements, and the implementation of new sports governance laws.
Cricket
Asian Games
Sports Governance
Broadcasting Rights
17 Questions
Hard
Ages 5+
Apr 28, 2026
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1
Which South Asian country's cricket board recently announced a new domestic tournament aimed at developing red-ball stars, following a series of Test defeats?
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A
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)
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B
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
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C
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
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D
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
2
Sony Pictures Networks India has secured exclusive broadcast rights for which major multi-sport event scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026?
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A
The 2026 Winter Olympics
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B
The 2026 Commonwealth Games
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C
The 2026 FIFA World Cup
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D
The 2026 Asian Games
3
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a new intra-Center of Excellence (CoE) tournament to be played in June and July 2026. What is a primary objective of this tournament?
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A
To identify the next generation of India's T20 stars
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B
To scout international talent for the IPL
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C
To develop India's emerging red-ball cricketers
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D
To assess the fitness of senior players before major tours
4
In a significant move for women's cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the rechristening of its premier domestic 50-over competition. What is the new name of the tournament starting in 2026?
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A
The Chamari Athapaththu Trophy
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B
The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy
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C
The Mahila Premier League Sri Lanka
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D
The SLC Women's Championship
5
Which of the following events is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026?
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A
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
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B
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup
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C
The Asia Rugby Championship
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D
The FIBA Basketball World Cup
6
The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, with select provisions coming into effect from January 1, 2026, aims to overhaul India's sports administration. What key institutional mechanism is established by this Act?
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A
A National Sports Development Fund
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B
A Sports Integrity Commission
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C
A National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal
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D
An Athletes' Welfare Association
7
In February 2026, Tejaswin Shankar achieved a significant victory for India at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. In which event did he win a gold medal?
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A
High Jump
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B
Decathlon
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C
Heptathlon
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D
Long Jump
8
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is considering a proposal to move the Asian Games to odd-numbered years starting in 2031. What is a primary reason cited for this potential change?
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A
To avoid clashes with the FIFA World Cup
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B
To allow the Games to serve as Olympic qualifiers
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C
To reduce hosting costs for participating nations
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D
To increase participation from African nations
9
The South Asia Cricket Hub, which launched in April 2026, is a digital platform dedicated to cricket coverage across three specific countries. Which of these is NOT one of those countries?
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A
India
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B
Bangladesh
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C
Pakistan
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D
Sri Lanka
10
Which new sports governance rule, implemented in India in early 2026, mandates the inclusion of at least two Sportspersons of Merit in every National Sports Federation's Executive Committee?
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A
The National Sports Election Panel Rules
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B
The National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026
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C
The Olympic Charter Amendments
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D
The Athlete Representation Act
11
Which of the following events is confirmed to be part of the 2026 Asian Games program in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as announced in April 2026?
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A
Rugby Sevens
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B
Surfing
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C
Ice Hockey
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D
Water Polo
12
The BCCI announced a new venture in March 2026 to make cricket stats and analytics more accessible to fans. This venture is a partnership with which global technology company?
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A
Apple
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B
Microsoft
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C
Amazon
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D
Google
13
The 14th South Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Pakistan in January 2026. Which major unresolved issue was highlighted as a potential concern for India's participation?
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A
Financial guarantees from India
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B
Political tensions and diplomatic relations
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C
The number of sports disciplines offered
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D
Logistical challenges for Indian athletes
14
In April 2026, Infront secured the media rights for the Olympic Games in Central and South-East Asia from 2026 to 2032. Which previous rights holder was replaced by Infront due to a corruption scandal?
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A
Sony Sports Network
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B
ESPN
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C
Dentsu
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D
Star Sports
15
Which of these sports has been confirmed for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games, with its inclusion being a request from the Asian Cricket Council?
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A
Esports
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B
Mixed Martial Arts
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C
Cricket
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D
Padel
16
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced changes to its central contract list for the 2025-26 season in February 2026. Which senior players were moved to Grade B, reflecting a shift in contract grading criteria?
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A
Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah
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B
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
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C
Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya
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D
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant
17
Hillang Yajik made history in June 2025 by becoming the first woman from Arunachal Pradesh to win gold in physique sports at an international tournament. Which championship was this?
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A
The 57th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship
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B
The 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships
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C
The 2025 Arnold Classic
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D
The World Physique Championship
