Chennai set to host the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships – Quiz (12.11.2026)

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Chennai set to host the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships – Quiz (12.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which body is allotting the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships to Chennai?

Correct Answer: D [Asian Athletics Association]

Explanation:

The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) runs the event; the award becomes formal once the Tamil Nadu government submits letters of guarantee.

2.  
Which edition of the Asian Athletics Championships will Chennai host in 2029?

Correct Answer: B [28th]

Explanation:

The championships are biennial; the 28th edition will be in Chennai in 2029.

3.  
Where were the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships, hosted by India, held?

Correct Answer: A [Bhubaneswar]

Explanation:

India earlier hosted it in 1989 (New Delhi), 2013 (Pune) and 2017 (Bhubaneswar, Kalinga Stadium).

4.  
The Asian Athletics Association has awarded the 2027 Asian Relays Championships to which Indian city?

Correct Answer: C [Chandigarh]

Explanation:

2027 Asian Relays – Chandigarh; 2028 Asian Indoor Championships – Odisha (Bhubaneswar); 2029 Asian Championships – Chennai.

5.  
Where were the 1995 South Asian Federation (SAF) Games held?

Correct Answer: D [Madras (Chennai)]

Explanation:

The 7th SAF Games were held in 1995 at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Tamil Nadu also hosted the 44th Chess Olympiad (Mamallapuram) in 2022.

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