Explanation

• The minimum length of a javelin throw runway is 30 meters (98 feet).

Additional information:

• It's maximum length is 36.5 meters (120 feet).
• It's width is at least 4 meters (13 feet).
• It's throwing arc is 8 meters (26 feet) in radius.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Host Country: Japan

Host City: Tokyo

Actual Dates: July 23 – August 8, 2021

Reason for Delay: COVID-19 pandemic 

Additional information:

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — Africa’s major national team football tournament.
• It was hosted by Morocco.
• It was 35th edition of the tournament.
• It was from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Cristiano Ronaldo Country: Portugal
• Total Goals in 2023: 53
  • Club Teams Played For in 2023: Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
  • Position: Forward / Winger
  • Major Achievement: Most goals scored by a player in 2023 globally

Explanation

• Winner: New Zealand (first title)
• Runner-up: India
• Final Date: 18 June 2021
• Total Matches: 61
• Participants: 9 countries

Additional information:

• The final was held at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England.
• Kane Williamson was the captain of New Zealand.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Bangladesh decline to play matches in India. 

About the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Edition: Tenth

Venues: India and Sri Lanka

Dates: 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.

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Explanation

• In the 400m men’s hurdle race, the first hurdle is placed 45 meters from the starting line.
• There are 10 hurdles in total, evenly spaced along the track.

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• Dates: 24 August – 5 September 2021
• Total Medal Events: 539
• Total Sports: 22
• Total Athletes: 4,403 (some sources: 4,405)
• Total Participating NPCs (Countries): 162
• Debut Sports: Badminton, Taekwondo
• Edition: 16th Summer Paralympic Games
• Record Female Athletes: 1,782

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

Brazilian football icon Pelé died on 29 December 2022

At the age of 82.

He was named athlete of the century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.

He  is the only footballer in history to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970)

Pele retired in 1977.

Explanation

The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Africa

Significance: First World Cup hosted in Africa.

Dates: June 11 – July 11, 2010.

Winner: Spain. 

List of FIFA World Cup Champions