Punjab has produced a significant number of Olympic medalists including Abhinav Bindra, Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, and several wrestlers.

# Badminton World Championship 2023 Winner

This question tests knowledge of recent major sporting achievements in Indian badminton.

The Badminton World Championship 2023 was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments globally.

HS Prannoy, an Indian badminton player, won the men's singles title at the BWF World Championship 2023, defeating Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the final. This was a historic achievement as it marked India's first world championship title in men's singles badminton.

Final Answer: (D) HS Prannoy

Khashaba Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. However, Sushil Kumar and others have since won Olympic medals.

The Indian men's cricket team achieved a significant streak of consecutive ODI wins in 2024 under the leadership of the team management.

Shlok Ramkumar and Simran Singhi won the mixed doubles gold at the 2024 Asian Badminton Championships, showcasing emerging Indian talent.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the 2024 Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold, continuing their dominance in men's doubles badminton.

# Asian Games Hosting History in India

India has hosted the Asian Games twice in its history, and we need to identify the most recent occasion.

Step 1: Identify India's Asian Games Hosting Years

India hosted the Asian Games in two different cities during two separate decades. The first time was in Delhi during 1951 (the inaugural games), and the second time was also in Delhi in 1982. After 1982, India did not host the Asian Games again in the 20th century.

Step 2: Verify the Most Recent Hosting

Looking at the given options (1982, 1990, 1985, 2000), the year 1982 marks when India last hosted the Asian Games in New Delhi. The subsequent Asian Games were held in other Asian countries, and India's next hosting opportunity came much later in 2023 in Delhi again.

The correct answer is (A) 1982 — India last hosted the Asian Games in New Delhi during 1982.

Sushil Kumar holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by an Indian wrestler with 2 medals (bronze in 2008 and 2012).

A standard boxing ring has 3 ropes (top, middle, and bottom), not rings. The 'ring' itself is the octagonal or square platform.

# World Athletics Championships 2023 - 400m Winner

This question tests knowledge of recent international athletic achievements and medal winners.

Step 1: Identifying the Event

The World Athletics Championships 2023 took place in Budapest, Hungary, where athletes from across the globe competed in various track and field events including the 400-meter sprint.

Step 2: Analyzing the Options

- Antonio Watson is not a widely recognized Indian athlete

- Neeraj Chopra is famous for javelin throw, not 400m sprints

- Murali Sreeshankar specializes in long jump

- Avinash Sable is a steeplechase runner

Note: The correct answer provided (Antonio Watson) appears inconsistent with the premise that this should be an Indian athlete, as Watson is not typically recognized as an Indian competitor. Among the given Indian athletes, none won the 400m at World Championships 2023. The question contains an apparent discrepancy between the premise and answer provided.