The General Awareness section of the AFCAT exam often includes questions from Sports Static GK. Candidates should prepare important sports terminology, number of players, famous trophies, and major sporting events. Sports questions are usually direct and scoring in nature.
AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Static GK – Sports
Importance of Sports GK in AFCAT
Sports-related questions are asked to test a candidate’s awareness of national and international games. Common topics include:
- Number of players in each team
- Sports terminology
- Famous cups and trophies
- Important tournaments
- National and international sports personalities
Important Sports Terminology
Cricket
- Duck – Getting out without scoring
- Yorker – Ball pitched near the batsman’s feet
- Bouncer – Short-pitched rising delivery
- Hat-trick – Taking three wickets in three consecutive balls
- LBW – Leg Before Wicket
- Googly – Deceptive spin ball by leg spinner
Football
- Offside – Illegal attacking position
- Penalty Kick – Free shot from penalty mark
- Header – Hitting the ball with the head
- Dribbling – Controlling ball while moving
- Hat-trick – Scoring three goals in one match
Hockey
- Penalty Corner – Special attacking opportunity
- Bully – Method to restart play
- Scoop – Lifting the ball into the air
- Dribble – Running with controlled ball movement
Tennis
- Ace – Legal serve untouched by opponent
- Deuce – Score tied at 40-40
- Love – Zero score
- Grand Slam – Winning all four major tournaments
- Volley – Hitting before the ball touches ground
Badminton
- Smash – Powerful attacking shot
- Drop Shot – Soft shot close to the net
- Rally – Continuous exchange of shots
- Deuce – Tie at 20-20
Volleyball
- Spike – Powerful downward hit
- Serve – Starting hit of rally
- Block – Defensive move near net
- Ace – Serve that wins point directly
Basketball
- Dribble – Bouncing ball while moving
- Dunk – Forceful shot into basket
- Rebound – Recovering missed shot
- Free Throw – Unopposed shot from foul line
Boxing
- Knockout (KO) – Opponent unable to continue
- Uppercut – Upward punch
- Jab – Quick straight punch
- Hook – Curved punch
Golf
- Birdie – One stroke under par
- Eagle – Two strokes under par
- Bogey – One stroke over par
- Tee – Starting area of hole
Athletics
- Relay – Team race with baton passing
- Sprint – Short-distance race
- Hurdles – Race involving barriers
- Decathlon – Ten-event competition
Number of Players in Different Games
| Game | Number of Players |
|---|---|
| Cricket | 11 |
| Football | 11 |
| Hockey | 11 |
| Volleyball | 6 |
| Basketball | 5 |
| Kabaddi | 7 |
| Kho-Kho | 9 |
| Baseball | 9 |
| Rugby Football | 15 |
| Water Polo | 7 |
| Handball | 7 |
| Netball | 7 |
| Polo | 4 |
| Tennis (Singles) | 1 |
| Tennis (Doubles) | 2 |
| Badminton (Singles) | 1 |
| Badminton (Doubles) | 2 |
| Table Tennis (Singles) | 1 |
| Table Tennis (Doubles) | 2 |
| Boxing | 1 |
| Wrestling | 1 |
| Chess | 1 |
| Golf | 1 |
Important Sports Cups and Trophies
| Trophy/Cup | Sport |
|---|---|
| ICC Cricket World Cup | Cricket |
| Ranji Trophy | Cricket |
| Santosh Trophy | Football |
| Durand Cup | Football |
| Wimbledon Trophy | Tennis |
| Thomas Cup | Badminton |
| Uber Cup | Badminton |
| Davis Cup | Tennis |
| Stanley Cup | Ice Hockey |
| Ryder Cup | Golf |
AFCAT Sports GK Preparation Tips
- Learn sports terminology regularly.
- Memorize number of players in important games.
- Read current sports affairs of the last 6–8 months.
- Practice previous year AFCAT GK questions.
- Focus on major tournaments, venues, and winners.
