Which of the following pair of "player – sports" is correct?

I. Manpreet Singh – Boxing

II. Neeraj Chopra – Javelin Throw

Mistake Points

There are two notable individuals named Manpreet Singh from India who excel in different sports. One is a renowned field hockey player, while the other is an amateur boxer. The field hockey player, Manpreet Singh, holds the position of captain in the Indian national team and is widely regarded as one of the world's best in his sport. On the other hand, the amateur boxer, Manpreet Singh, was trained at the Army Sports Institute and competes in the 82 – 91 kg weight category. Notably, he achieved a silver medal in the 2010 Asian Games, which took place in Guangzhou, China.

Solution:

The correct answer is  Both I and II.

Key Points

•  Manpreet Singh:-
  • Manpreet Singh (born 3 May 1985)is an amateur boxer from India and a product of Army Sports Institute. (Hence option I is correct)
  • He competes in 82 – 91 kg category.
  • Manpreet won silver medal in 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China.
• Boxing:-
  • Boxing is a combat sport that involves two individuals, typically of similar weight, who engage in a contest of strength, speed, agility, and strategy.
  • The objective of boxing is to score points or achieve a knockout by landing punches on the opponent while avoiding being hit.
• Neeraj Chopra:-
  • Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete and javelin thrower. (Hence option II is correct)
  • He was born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra village in the Panipat district of Haryana, India.
  • Chopra's biggest achievement came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • He won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a track and field gold medal at the Olympics.
  • Neeraj Chopra's winning throw of 87.58 meters not only secured him the gold but also set a new national record.
• Javelin Throw:-
  • Javelin throw is a track and field event in which athletes compete to throw a javelin, a spear-like implement, as far as possible.
  • It is one of the oldest Olympic events and requires a combination of strength, technique, and speed.