GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

When and where was tennis introduced in the Asian Games?

A	In 1958 at Tokyo
B	In 1962 at Jakarta
C	In 1966 at Bangkok
D	In 1974 at Teheran

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Tennis was contested at the 1958 Asian Games in New National Tennis Courts, Tokyo, Japan from May 25 to May 30, 1958.

Detailed explanation-2: -Table tennis has been contested at the Asian Games since 1958 except in 1970 edition, with singles and doubles events for both men and women.

Detailed explanation-3: -A total of 350 medals (112 gold, 112 silver and 126 bronze) were awarded. Only the Republic of China managed to improve its position in the medal table compared to the 1954 Asian Games.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sprint legend Milkha Singh, unarguably the biggest name in Indian athletics, won the 200m and 400m gold at the 1958 Asian Games and followed it up with two more golds (400m and 4 x 400m relay) at the 1962 edition in Jakarta.

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