100 Important September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC, PCS, SSC etc.

Introduction

September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs are an important resource for aspirants preparing for UPSC Prelims, PCS, SSC and other competitive examinations. September 2026 witnessed several important developments in Indian and international sports, including the Asian Games 2026, Women’s Asia Cup, US Open, Global Chess League, Junior Asia Cup Hockey, athletics, badminton, football, Formula 1 and other major sporting events.

This article presents 100 September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs covering important sports events, winners, records, venues, achievements, milestones and significant announcements from September 2026. The questions are designed in a statement-based and analytical format suitable for UPSC CSE Prelims, while also being useful for PCS, SSC and other competitive examinations.

The questions are divided into 5 sections of 20 MCQs each, with answers and short explanations provided at the end of every section. The focus is exclusively on sports events and developments from September 2026, making this set useful for monthly current affairs revision and upcoming competitive examinations.

These September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs cover important cricket developments, major tournaments, sporting achievements, records and other significant events reported during the month.

Sports current affairs preparation can be strengthened further by exploring our August 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs , which provide important practice material for UPSC Prelims.

Section 1: Cricket Current Affairs — September 2026

The questions in this section are based on September 2026 developments including the Women’s Asia Cup, India-Afghanistan T20Is, India-Japan T20I, Duleep Trophy, WPL announcement and other cricket-related developments. Official BCCI and ICC reports were used alongside contemporary reporting.

The following September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs focus on important cricket-related developments and events that took place during September 2026.

Q.1. With reference to the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, consider the following statements:

1. India won the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
2. India won the title for the eighth time.
3. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.2. In the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, India defeated Sri Lanka by which of the following margins?

A. 52 runs
B. 72 runs
C. 82 runs
D. 92 runs

Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding India’s batting performance in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final:

1. India scored 183/5.
2. Shafali Verma scored 68 runs.
3. Smriti Mandhana scored 59 runs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.4. Which one of the following players was the leading run-scorer for India in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, scoring 236 runs in five innings?

A. Smriti Mandhana
B. Harmanpreet Kaur
C. Shafali Verma
D. Richa Ghosh

Q.5. With reference to Sree Charani’s performance in September 2026, consider the following statements:

1. She took four wickets for 20 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup final.
2. She reached 50 Women’s T20I wickets during the tournament.
3. She achieved the 50-wicket milestone in her 29th international T20 match.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.6. Sree Charani’s four-wicket haul in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final was recorded against which team?

A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Pakistan
D. South Africa

Q.7. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final:

1. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.
2. India won by 72 runs.
3. Shafali Verma was among the Indian bowlers to take a wicket in the final.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.8. Which one of the following correctly describes a significant ranking-related achievement of Sree Charani reported in September 2026?

A. She became the highest-ranked Indian women’s T20I batter.
B. She crossed 800 rating points in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings.
C. She became the world’s No. 1 Test bowler.
D. She became the highest-ranked Indian ODI all-rounder.

Q.9. India defeated Afghanistan in all three matches of the September 2026 T20I series. Which of the following best describes the result?

A. India won the series 2–1.
B. India won the series 3–0.
C. Afghanistan won the series 2–1.
D. The series ended 1–1 with one no-result.

Q.10. In the third T20I against Afghanistan in September 2026, Abhishek Sharma reached his century in:

A. 27 balls
B. 28 balls
C. 30 balls
D. 32 balls

Q.11. Consider the following statements regarding Abhishek Sharma’s innings against Afghanistan in September 2026:

1. He scored 108 runs.
2. His century came from 30 deliveries.
3. His innings included 11 sixes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.12. Abhishek Sharma’s 30-ball century against Afghanistan was described by the BCCI as:

A. The fastest T20I century by any player in international cricket
B. The fastest T20I century by a batter from a Full Member nation
C. The fastest century in Indian domestic cricket
D. The fastest century in ODI cricket

Q.13. Which one of the following was the result of India’s one-off men’s T20I against Japan in September 2026?

A. India won by 10 runs.
B. India won by 5 wickets.
C. India won by 2 runs.
D. Japan won by 2 runs.

Q.14. Consider the following statements regarding the India-Japan men’s T20I in September 2026:

1. It was the first-ever men’s international cricket match between India and Japan.
2. The match was reduced to five overs per side.
3. India scored 32/4.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.15. With reference to the Duleep Trophy 2026 final, consider the following statements:

1. East Zone won the title.
2. The final was played against South Zone.
3. East Zone won on the basis of its first-innings lead after the match ended in a draw.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.16. East Zone’s victory in the Duleep Trophy 2026 ended a wait of approximately:

A. 8 years
B. 10 years
C. 13 years
D. 15 years

Q.17. Who scored a total of 350 runs for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final?

A. Ishan Kishan
B. Tilak Varma
C. Kumar Kushagra
D. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Q.18. The BCCI announced in September 2026 that the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League would be held during which period?

A. 1 January–25 January 2027
B. 14 January–7 February 2027
C. 20 January–15 February 2027
D. 1 February–28 February 2027

Q.19. With reference to the WPL 2027 announcement made in September 2026, consider the following statements:

1. The player retention deadline was fixed for 28 September 2026.
2. The player auction was scheduled for 28 October 2026.
3. The auction venue announced was Kochi.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.20. In September 2026, Zimbabwean wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the longest career in men’s ODIs. His career span reached approximately:

A. 20 years and 148 days
B. 21 years and 148 days
C. 22 years and 91 days
D. 22 years and 148 days

Answers: Section 1 of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs

1. D — India defeated Sri Lanka and won its eighth Women’s Asia Cup title after an unbeaten campaign.
2. B — India won the final by 72 runs.
3. D — India made 183/5; Shafali scored 68 and Mandhana 59.
4. C — Shafali Verma scored 236 runs in five innings.
5. D — Charani took 4/20 and reached 50 T20I wickets in her 29th match.
6. B — Her four-wicket haul came in the final against Sri Lanka.
7. D — Sri Lanka made 111; India won by 72 runs, and Shafali also took a wicket.
8. B — Charani crossed the 800-point mark and reached 804 rating points.
9. B — India completed a 3–0 series sweep.
10. C — Abhishek Sharma reached his century in 30 balls.
11. D — He made 108 from 34 balls with 11 sixes.
12. B — BCCI described it as the fastest T20I hundred by a batter from a Full Member nation.
13. C — India beat Japan by two runs in the rain-shortened match.
14. D — All three statements are correct.
15. D — East Zone won after the drawn final on first-innings lead.
16. C — East Zone ended a 13-year wait.
17. A — Ishan Kishan scored 350 runs in the final.
18. B — The WPL 2027 season is scheduled for 14 January to 7 February 2027.
19. D — All three statements are correct; the auction is scheduled for 28 October in Kochi.
20. D — Taylor’s ODI career span reached 22 years and 148 days.

Section 2: Asian Games 2026 — India and Aichi-Nagoya

The 20th Asian Games began in September 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This section focuses only on Indian performances and developments reported during September. Official OCA, Olympics, PIB and contemporary sports reports were used for verification.

This section of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs covers important developments related to the Asian Games 2026 and India’s participation in the event.

Q.21. The 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya represent which edition of the Asian Games?

A. 18th
B. 19th
C. 20th
D. 21st

Q.22. Consider the following statements regarding the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026:

1. The Games are being hosted by Japan.
2. The Games began in September 2026.
3. The Games are scheduled to conclude in October 2026.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.23. Which organization is primarily responsible for the Asian Games at the continental level?

A. International Olympic Committee
B. Olympic Council of Asia
C. Asian Athletics Federation
D. Association of National Olympic Committees

Q.24. On 8 September 2026, the Indian contingent for the Asian Games received a formal send-off. The contingent was described as comprising:

A. 492 members
B. 500 members
C. 503 members
D. 525 members

Q.25. Which Indian team won India’s first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September 2026?

A. Men’s hockey team
B. Women’s cricket team
C. Men’s kabaddi team
D. Women’s shooting team

Q.26. Consider the following statements regarding India’s women’s cricket gold at the Asian Games 2026:

1. India defeated Sri Lanka in the final.
2. India scored 216/3.
3. India won by 147 runs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.27. Who became the leading run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket during India’s Asian Games campaign in September 2026?

A. Shafali Verma
B. Harmanpreet Kaur
C. Smriti Mandhana
D. Richa Ghosh

Q.28. Suchika Tariyal created a new Indian Asian Games milestone in September 2026 by winning a medal in:

A. Boxing
B. Mixed Martial Arts
C. Kurash
D. Wushu

Q.29. Suchika Tariyal’s Asian Games medal came in which weight/category?

A. Women’s traditional 48 kg
B. Women’s traditional 52 kg
C. Women’s traditional 60 kg
D. Women’s sanda 65 kg

Q.30. Which Indian athlete won silver in women’s 49 kg weightlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?

A. Mirabai Chanu
B. Karnam Malleswari
C. Bindyarani Devi
D. Saikhom Mirabai

Q.31. Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal in September 2026 was significant because it ended India’s wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal since:

A. 1994
B. 1998
C. 2002
D. 2006

Q.32. Jay Meena became significant in Indian Asian Games history in September 2026 because he won India’s first medal in:

A. Soft tennis
B. Table tennis
C. Squash
D. Tennis

Q.33. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.34. Which Indian pair won bronze in men’s double sculls at the Asian Games 2026?

A. Satnam Singh and Salman Khan
B. Balraj Panwar and Arjun Lal
C. Anantjeet Singh and Mairaj Khan
D. Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan

Q.35. The bronze won by Satnam Singh and Salman Khan in September 2026 was India’s first Asian Games medal in which event?

A. Men’s single sculls
B. Men’s double sculls
C. Men’s quadruple sculls
D. Lightweight double sculls

Q.36. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in which Asian Games event in September 2026?

A. 10m air rifle mixed team
B. 25m pistol mixed team
C. 10m air pistol mixed team
D. 50m rifle mixed team

Q.37. What score did Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet record in the 10m air pistol mixed team final?

A. 480.6
B. 482.4
C. 484.6
D. 486.6

Q.38. The 484.6 score recorded by Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet represented:

A. A world record
B. An Asian record
C. A national record only
D. An Olympic record

Q.39. Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 10,000m at the Asian Games in September 2026. His recorded time was:

A. 27:59.38
B. 28:19.38
C. 28:29.38
D. 28:39.38

Q.40. Sawan Barwal’s silver medal in the men’s marathon at the Asian Games 2026 was particularly significant because it ended India’s medal wait in the event of approximately:

A. 24 years
B. 32 years
C. 40 years
D. 44 years

Answers: Section 2 of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs

21. C — Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is the 20th Asian Games.
22. D — The Games are in Japan, began in September and are scheduled to end in October.
23. B — The Olympic Council of Asia is the continental governing body.
24. C — PIB described the Indian contingent as 503 members.
25. B — India’s first gold came through the women’s cricket team.
26. D — India scored 216/3 and defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs.
27. C — Smriti Mandhana crossed Suzie Bates to become the leading women’s T20I run-scorer.
28. B — Suchika Tariyal won India’s first Asian Games MMA medal.
29. C — Her bronze came in the women’s traditional 60 kg category.
30. A — Mirabai Chanu won silver in women’s 49 kg.
31. B — It was India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998.
32. A — Jay Meena won India’s first Asian Games medal in soft tennis.
33. D — All three pairs are correctly matched.
34. A — Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze.
35. B — It was India’s first medal in men’s double sculls at the Asian Games.
36. C — They won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold.
37. C — Their final score was 484.6.
38. B — The score was an Asian record.
39. C — Gulveer Singh clocked 28:29.38.
40. D — Barwal ended a 44-year wait for an Indian Asian Games marathon medal.

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Section 3: International Sports — Athletics, Basketball, Golf, Cycling and Formula 1

This section covers international sporting events whose important results or announcements occurred in September 2026, including the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Solheim Cup, UCI Road World Championships and September Formula 1 races.

The following September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs cover important international developments in athletics, basketball, golf, cycling and Formula 1.

Q.41. The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup was held in which country?

A. France
B. Germany
C. Spain
D. Italy

Q.42. Which country won the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026?

A. France
B. Spain
C. United States
D. Australia

Q.43. Consider the following statements regarding the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026:

1. The final was played in September 2026.
2. The United States defeated France in the final.
3. The United States scored 97 points in the final.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.44. The World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026 were held in:

A. Budapest
B. Paris
C. London
D. Rome

Q.45. Who won the men’s 5000m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in September 2026?

A. Cole Hocker
B. Jakob Ingebrigtsen
C. Grant Fisher
D. Yared Nuguse

Q.46. Which athlete won the women’s 100m title at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026?

A. Julien Alfred
B. Sha’Carri Richardson
C. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
D. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Q.47. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s winning time in the women’s 100m at Budapest 2026 was:

A. 10.42 seconds
B. 10.62 seconds
C. 10.72 seconds
D. 10.82 seconds

Q.48. Who won the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026?

A. Rai Benjamin
B. Karsten Warholm
C. Alison dos Santos
D. Kyron McMaster

Q.49. Consider the following statements regarding the men’s 400m hurdles final at Budapest 2026:

1. Alison dos Santos won the title.
2. He recorded 45.98 seconds.
3. Rai Benjamin finished second.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.50. Who won the men’s 1500m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026?

A. Josh Kerr
B. Cameron Myers
C. Cole Hocker
D. Timothy Cheruiyot

Q.51. Who won the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026?

A. Arshad Nadeem
B. Anderson Peters
C. Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage
D. Julian Weber

Q.52. The 2026 Solheim Cup was held at Bernardus Golf in which country?

A. Belgium
B. Netherlands
C. Germany
D. France

Q.53. Which team won the 2026 Solheim Cup?

A. United States
B. Europe
C. Canada
D. International Team

Q.54. Consider the following statements regarding the 2026 Solheim Cup:

1. Europe defeated the United States 15–13.
2. Carlota Ciganda secured the decisive point for Europe.
3. The event was held in the Netherlands.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.55. The 2026 UCI Road World Championships were held in which country?

A. Canada
B. France
C. Switzerland
D. Spain

Q.56. Who won the men’s elite road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships?

A. Michael Matthews
B. Mathieu van der Poel
C. Brandon McNulty
D. Tadej Pogačar

Q.57. Brandon McNulty won the men’s elite road race after making approximately how long a solo move to the finish?

A. 13 km
B. 23 km
C. 33 km
D. 43 km

Q.58. Which Formula 1 driver won the Italian Grand Prix in September 2026?

A. George Russell
B. Kimi Antonelli
C. Max Verstappen
D. Lewis Hamilton

Q.59. Kimi Antonelli also won which September 2026 Formula 1 race?

A. Azerbaijan Grand Prix
B. Spanish Grand Prix
C. Dutch Grand Prix
D. Austrian Grand Prix

Q.60. Who won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on 26 September 2026?

A. Max Verstappen
B. Kimi Antonelli
C. George Russell
D. Isack Hadjar

Answers: Section 3 of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs

41. B — The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 was held in Berlin, Germany.
42. C — The United States won its 12th title.
43. D — The USA beat France 97–79 in the final.
44. A — The World Athletics Ultimate Championships were held in Budapest.
45. B — Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men’s 5000m in 12:59.24.
46. C — Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women’s 100m.
47. B — She ran 10.62 seconds.
48. C — Alison dos Santos won in 45.98 seconds.
49. D — All three statements are correct.
50. A — Josh Kerr won the men’s 1500m.
51. C — Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won with 91.09m.
52. B — The Solheim Cup was held at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands.
53. B — Team Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup.
54. D — Europe won 15–13 and Ciganda sealed the decisive point.
55. A — The UCI Road World Championships were held in Montréal, Canada.
56. C — Brandon McNulty won the men’s elite road race.
57. C — McNulty made a 33-km solo move.
58. B — Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix.
59. B — Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix as well.
60. C — George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Section 4: Tennis, Chess, Badminton, Hockey and Football

The following questions cover September 2026 results and announcements in tennis, chess, badminton, hockey and football, including the US Open, Global Chess League, China Masters, Junior Asia Cup and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

These September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs include important developments from tennis, chess, badminton, hockey and football during September 2026.

Q.61. Who won the men’s singles title at the US Open 2026?

A. Ben Shelton
B. Alexander Zverev
C. Novak Djokovic
D. Carlos Alcaraz

Q.62. Alexander Zverev defeated which player in the US Open 2026 men’s singles final?

A. Jannik Sinner
B. Ben Shelton
C. Daniil Medvedev
D. Taylor Fritz

Q.63. Consider the following statements regarding the US Open 2026 men’s singles final:

1. Alexander Zverev won the title.
2. Ben Shelton was the runner-up.
3. The final was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.64. Who won the women’s singles title at the US Open 2026?

A. Aryna Sabalenka
B. Elena Rybakina
C. Iga Świątek
D. Coco Gauff

Q.65. Elena Rybakina defeated whom in the US Open 2026 women’s singles final?

A. Aryna Sabalenka
B. Jessica Pegula
C. Iga Świątek
D. Coco Gauff

Q.66. Which pair won the men’s doubles title at the US Open 2026?

A. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz
B. Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski
C. Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic
D. Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos

Q.67. Which pair won the women’s doubles title at the US Open 2026?

A. Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova
B. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina
C. Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula
D. Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova

Q.68. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.69. The 2026 Global Chess League title was won by:

A. Alpine APL Pipers
B. Ganges Grandmasters
C. FYERS American Gambits
D. CheQ Mumba Masters

Q.70. Ganges Grandmasters defeated which team in the Global Chess League 2026 final?

A. Triveni Continental Kings
B. PBG Alaskan Knights
C. Alpine APL Pipers
D. CheQ Mumba Masters

Q.71. Which player defeated Magnus Carlsen in the decisive final match of the Global Chess League 2026?

A. Levon Aronian
B. Ian Nepomniachtchi
C. Javokhir Sindarov
D. Hikaru Nakamura

Q.72. The Global Chess League 2026 final was held in which Indian city?

A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad

Q.73. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles title at which badminton tournament in September 2026?

A. Japan Open
B. China Masters
C. Indonesia Masters
D. Korea Open

Q.74. Consider the following statements regarding India’s China Masters 2026 victory:

1. Satwik and Chirag won the men’s doubles title.
2. They defeated He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in the final.
3. It was their first China Masters title.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.75. India won both men’s and women’s titles at the 2026 Junior Asia Cup Hockey. The tournament was held at:

A. Moqi, China
B. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
C. Muscat, Oman
D. Ipoh, Malaysia

Q.76. In the men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey final, India defeated:

A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Malaysia

Q.77. India defeated which team in the women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey final?

A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Malaysia

Q.78. The women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey victory in September 2026 gave India:

A. Its first title in the tournament
B. Its second consecutive title
C. Its third consecutive title
D. Its fourth consecutive title

Q.79. India’s men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey title in September 2026 was significant because India became the first team to win the men’s title:

A. Three times
B. Four times
C. Five times
D. Six times

Q.80. India qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup after defeating Bangladesh by:

A. 1–0
B. 2–0
C. 3–0
D. 4–1

Answers: Section 4 of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs

61. B — Alexander Zverev won the men’s singles title.
62. B — Zverev defeated Ben Shelton.
63. D — All three statements are correct.
64. B — Elena Rybakina won the women’s singles title.
65. A — Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
66. B — Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski won men’s doubles.
67. A — Townsend and Siniakova won women’s doubles.
68. D — All four pairs are correctly matched.
69. B — Ganges Grandmasters won their maiden GCL title.
70. C — The final was against defending champions Alpine APL Pipers.
71. B — Ian Nepomniachtchi defeated Magnus Carlsen.
72. C — The final was held in Bengaluru.
73. B — Satwik and Chirag won the China Masters.
74. D — All three statements are correct.
75. A — The Junior Asia Cup was held at Moqi in China.
76. C — India defeated South Korea 4–1 in the men’s final.
77. B — India defeated hosts China 1–0 in the women’s final.
78. C — The women’s team completed a hat-trick of Junior Asia Cup titles.
79. B — India became the first four-time men’s Junior Asia Cup champion.
80. C — India defeated Bangladesh 3–0 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

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Section 5: Important Indian Sports Records, Announcements and Other September 2026 Developments

This section includes important September-only sports announcements, records, hosting decisions, sponsorship developments and Indian sporting achievements.

The final section of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs covers important Indian sports records, announcements, achievements and other significant developments from September 2026.

Q.81. In September 2026, the BCCI announced Muthoot FinCorp as the title sponsor for India’s home cricket. The association was announced to run through:

A. March 2027
B. December 2027
C. March 2028
D. December 2028

Q.82. Consider the following statements regarding the BCCI-Muthoot FinCorp agreement announced in September 2026:

1. It covers international series and tournaments played in India.
2. It also covers domestic tournaments organised by the BCCI.
3. The association runs through March 2028.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.83. Which company was replaced as the previous title sponsor of India’s home cricket by Muthoot FinCorp?

A. Paytm
B. IDFC First Bank
C. Dream11
D. HDFC Bank

Q.84. In September 2026, the Sports Ministry constituted a task force related to bringing which sport back to India?

A. MotoGP
B. Formula 1
C. Formula E
D. WRC

Q.85. The task force announced in September 2026 was associated with a possible return of Formula 1 to India by:

A. 2027
B. 2028
C. 2029
D. 2030

Q.86. Which city was selected in September 2026 to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships?

A. New Delhi
B. Ahmedabad
C. Pune
D. Bengaluru

Q.87. The 2032 UCI Road World Championships decision was significant for India because it would be:

A. India’s first Olympic cycling event
B. India’s first UCI Road World Championships
C. India’s first Asian Cycling Championships
D. India’s first World Track Cycling Championships

Q.88. Consider the following statements regarding India’s performance at the World Archery Para Series Stage III held in Ahmedabad in September 2026:

1. India won 15 medals.
2. The tally included four gold medals.
3. India finished second in the medal standings.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.89. The World Archery Para Series Stage III in Ahmedabad was held during which period in September 2026?

A. 1–5 September
B. 5–9 September
C. 10–14 September
D. 12–16 September

Q.90. In September 2026, India achieved its first-ever rifle team medals at which major competition?

A. ISSF World Cup
B. World Shooting Para Sport World Championships
C. Asian Shooting Championships
D. Commonwealth Shooting Championships

Q.91. The World Shooting Para Sport World Championships referred to in the September 2026 sports news concluded in which city/country?

A. Changwon, South Korea
B. Tokyo, Japan
C. Doha, Qatar
D. Munich, Germany

Q.92. India finished fourth at the Pickleball World Cup 2026 held in Da Nang. The event involved how many nations, according to the September report?

A. 62
B. 72
C. 82
D. 92

Q.93. India’s medal tally at the Pickleball World Cup 2026 was reported as:

A. 21 medals
B. 31 medals
C. 41 medals
D. 51 medals

Q.94. The Junior Boys U-17 title at the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 was won by:

A. Minerva Public School, Mohali
B. DAV Public School, Delhi
C. Army Public School, Lucknow
D. Government Model School, Chandigarh

Q.95. Minerva Public School won the Junior Boys Subroto Cup final in September 2026 by defeating:

A. Kerala’s St. Joseph School
B. MIC EMHSS, Kerala
C. Shillong Public School
D. Assam Rifles Public School

Q.96. Consider the following statements regarding India’s 2026 Asian Games contingent:

1. The formal send-off was held in New Delhi.
2. The contingent was described by PIB as a 503-member contingent.
3. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya was associated with the send-off event.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.97. In September 2026, UEFA announced that the 2028 UEFA Champions League final would be hosted by:

A. Camp Nou, Barcelona
B. Munich Football Arena, Munich
C. Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid
D. Wembley Stadium, London

Q.98. UEFA also selected which venue to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final?

A. Camp Nou, Barcelona
B. Allianz Arena, Munich
C. Wembley Stadium, London
D. Parc des Princes, Paris

Q.99. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with a September 2026 sports development?

A. Pune — 2032 UCI Road World Championships
B. Munich — 2029 UEFA Champions League final
C. Barcelona — 2028 UEFA Champions League final
D. Ahmedabad — 2032 Olympic Games

Q.100. Consider the following developments reported during September 2026:

1. India won both men’s and women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey titles.
2. Ganges Grandmasters won the Global Chess League.
3. India won the Women’s Asia Cup cricket title.
4. Europe won the Solheim Cup.

Which of the above developments occurred in September 2026?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answers: Section 5 of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs

81. C — The BCCI-Muthoot FinCorp association runs through March 2028.
82. D — The agreement covers both international and domestic BCCI cricket and runs through March 2028.
83. B — Muthoot FinCorp replaced IDFC First Bank.
84. B — The Sports Ministry set up a task force regarding a possible Formula 1 return to India.
85. B — The task force was aimed at exploring a Formula 1 return by 2028.
86. C — Pune was selected to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships.
87. B — It would be India’s first UCI Road World Championships.
88. D — India won 15 medals: four gold, three silver and eight bronze, finishing second.
89. B — The Ahmedabad stage was held from 5 to 9 September.
90. B — India’s first-ever rifle team medals came at the World Shooting Para Sport World Championships.
91. A — The championships concluded in Changwon, South Korea.
92. C — The Pickleball World Cup involved 82 nations.
93. C — India won 41 medals and finished fourth.
94. A — Minerva Public School, Mohali won the Junior Boys title.
95. B — Minerva defeated MIC EMHSS, Kerala 3–2.
96. D — All three statements are correct.
97. B — Munich Football Arena will host the 2028 final.
98. A — Camp Nou in Barcelona was selected for the 2029 final.
99. A — Pune was selected for the 2032 UCI Road World Championships.
100. D — All four developments occurred during September 2026.

September 2026 Sports Current Affairs: Quick Revision

Revising these September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs can help aspirants quickly recall important sports events, winners, records and achievements from the month.

For UPSC Prelims, the following September 2026 facts deserve particular attention:

• Women’s Asia Cup 2026: India — 8th title.
• Women’s Asia Cup final: India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs.
• Sree Charani: 50 T20I wickets in her 29th match.
• Abhishek Sharma: 30-ball T20I century against Afghanistan.
• Duleep Trophy 2026: East Zone won after a first-innings lead.
• India-Japan men’s T20I: India won by two runs in the first-ever meeting.
• Asian Games 2026: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
• India’s first Asian Games gold: Women’s cricket.
• Mirabai Chanu: Women’s 49 kg silver.
• Suruchi Singh & Kamaljeet: 10m air pistol mixed team gold with 484.6 Asian record.
• Sawan Barwal: Asian Games men’s marathon silver and national record.
• US Open men’s singles: Alexander Zverev.
• US Open women’s singles: Elena Rybakina.
• Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters.
• Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India won both men’s and women’s titles.
• FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: USA won the title.
• Solheim Cup: Europe defeated the United States 15–13.
• UCI Road World Championships: Brandon McNulty won men’s elite road race.
• Formula 1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli.
• Formula 1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli.
• Formula 1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell.
• 2032 UCI Road World Championships: Pune, India.
• BCCI home cricket title sponsor: Muthoot FinCorp through March 2028.

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Conclusion

September 2026 was particularly important from the perspective of Asian Games preparation and results, Indian cricket, international championships, records and major sporting announcements. For UPSC Prelims, aspirants should focus not merely on winners but also on the venue, edition, governing body, records, margins, firsts, host locations and significance of each event.

Regular practice of statement-based questions can help convert these September 2026 sports developments into exam-ready factual knowledge for UPSC, PCS, SSC and other competitive examinations.

Regular practice of September 2026 Sports Current Affairs MCQs can help UPSC, PCS and SSC aspirants strengthen their monthly sports current affairs preparation.

External Resources

ICC Cricket: For official information on international cricket tournaments, results and records, visit the International Cricket Council (ICC).

World Athletics: For official results, records and championship information, refer to World Athletics.

Formula 1: For official race results, standings and Grand Prix information, visit the Formula 1 official website.

UPSC Previous Year Papers: Aspirants can also refer to the official UPSC Previous Year Question Papers to understand the examination pattern and style of questions.