SSC CGL - Detailed Guide 2025
Self-Paced Course
Major International Sports Events
Reference: Lucent GK, NCERT Class 6–12
Olympic Games
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 (Modern Olympics by Pierre de Coubertin) |
| Motto | Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger) |
| Symbol | 5 Interlocked Rings (Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red – represent five continents) |
| Frequency | Every 4 years (Summer and Winter, held alternately every 2 years) |
| Governing Body | International Olympic Committee (IOC), HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland |
India’s Olympic History
- First participation: 1900 (Norman Pritchard – athletics)
- Hockey Gold streak: 1928–1956 (6 consecutive golds)
- Recent Medalists (Tokyo 2020): Neeraj Chopra (Gold – Javelin), Mirabai Chanu (Silver – Weightlifting), Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Silver), Lovlina Borgohain (Bronze), PV Sindhu (Bronze)
Asian Games (Asiad)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1951 in New Delhi, India |
| Organized by | Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) |
| Frequency | Every 4 years |
India’s Performance:
- Regular participant since inception
- 2018 Jakarta–Palembang: India won 70+ medals (16 Golds)
Commonwealth Games
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Held | 1930, Hamilton, Canada |
| Frequency | Every 4 years |
| Member Nations | Former British colonies (56+ countries) |
| Latest Edition | 2022 Birmingham, UK |
India:
- Hosted 2010 CWG in New Delhi
- Top Performers: Shooting, Wrestling, Weightlifting
- Notable Athletes: Vinesh Phogat, Mirabai Chanu, Sushil Kumar
FIFA World Cup (Football)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 (First hosted by Uruguay) |
| Governing Body | FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) |
| Frequency | Every 4 years |
| Current Format | 48 teams from 2026 onwards |
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Notable Winners:
- Brazil (5 titles), Germany & Italy (4 each), Argentina (3)
- 2022 Winner: Argentina (beat France in finals)
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Awards:
- Golden Boot – Top scorer
- Golden Ball – Best player
- Golden Glove – Best goalkeeper
ICC Cricket World Cup (Men & Women)
| Key Data | Detail |
|---|---|
| Started | 1975 (Men’s), 1973 (Women’s) |
| Frequency | Every 4 years |
| Governing Body | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
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T20 World Cup:
- Started in 2007 (India won the inaugural edition)
- Women’s T20 started in 2009
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- 2011: India won (Host: India)
- 2019: England won (ODI), Australia (T20 2021 & 2022)
- 2023: Australia defeated India in Final (ODI)
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- Champions Trophy (last in 2017)
- ICC World Test Championship (India vs NZ Final 2021; India vs AUS 2023)
Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments
| Tournament | Surface | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Hard Court | Melbourne, Aus. |
| French Open | Clay | Paris, France |
| Wimbledon | Grass | London, UK |
| US Open | Hard Court | New York, USA |
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Recent Winners (2023–24):
- Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka
- Serena Williams, Roger Federer (retired legends)
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Important: Wimbledon is the oldest (started in 1877); French Open is played on clay
Other Notable International Events
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Paralympics
- Held after Olympics
- For athletes with disabilities
- India’s top Paralympians: Avani Lekhara, Devendra Jhajharia
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Youth Olympics
- For athletes aged 14–18
- Started in 2010 (Singapore)
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FIH Hockey World Cup
- Conducted by International Hockey Federation
- India hosted: 2018 (Bhubaneswar), 2023 (Bhubaneswar & Rourkela)
- India won in 1975
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Kabaddi World Cup
- Conducted by Amateur Kabaddi Federation or private leagues
- India is the most successful team
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Chess Olympiad
- Biennial team event by FIDE
- 2022: Hosted by India (Chennai)
Quick Revision Table:
| Event | First Held | Frequency | Organiser/Governing Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1896 | 4 years | IOC |
| Asian Games | 1951 | 4 years | Olympic Council of Asia |
| Commonwealth Games | 1930 | 4 years | Commonwealth Games Federation |
| FIFA World Cup | 1930 | 4 years | FIFA |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 1975 | 4 years | ICC |
| Paralympics | 1960 | 4 years | International Paralympic Committee |
| Grand Slams (Tennis) | Various | Annual | ITF & national tennis bodies |
| FIH Hockey World Cup | 1971 | 4 years | International Hockey Federation (FIH) |
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