Olympic Games | MCQs

Explanation

Pakistan won their first Olympic Games gold medal in 1960

By defeating India in the final of the men's hockey competition.

This Summer Olympics was held in Rome, Italy.

Competitors: 44 (all men)

Took part in 35 events in 7 sports

Pakistan has won a total of 04 gold medals in Olympic Games so far

Pakistan won its first Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Rome held in 1960.

Pakistan won its second Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Mexico held in 1968.

Pakistan won its third Olympic Gold Medal in in the field of Hockey Loss Angels, USA held in 1984.

Pakistan won its fourth Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Javelin Throw in Paris held in 2024.

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Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Explanation

Pakistan has won a total of 04 gold medals in Olympic Games so far

Pakistan won its first Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Rome held in 1960.

Pakistan won its second Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Mexico held in 1968.

Pakistan won its third Olympic Gold Medal in in the field of Hockey Loss Angels, USA held in 1984.

Pakistan won its fourth Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Javelin Throw in Paris held in 2024.

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Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Explanation

Pakistan's men's national field hockey team has won three Olympic gold medals in field hockey: 

• Rome 1960
• Mexico City 1968
• Los Angeles 1984

They have also won three silver medals (1956, 1964, and 1972), and two bronze medals (1976 and 1992).

Explanation

Shabana Akhtar became Pakistan's first woman to compete at the Olympics games.

She took part in the women's long jump at the 1996 Olympics.

Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Explanation

Arhdad Nadeem & Jehanara Nabi were the flag bearer for Pakistan at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Pakistan secured 62nd ranking in the Summer Olympic Games 2024.

Pakistan won Single Gold Medal in Javelin Throw category.

USA secured first position by winning a total of 126 medals. 

Olympic Games 2024 held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 Aug 2024.

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