SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 15

Solution: The correct answer is Doping disqualification of medal-winning team.
Explanation:
☛ During the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, a rare reallocation of medals occurred due to the doping disqualification of an athlete from a medal-winning team.
☛ In the women's 4x400m relay, the Nigerian team originally claimed the silver medal.
☛ However, Nigerian runner Folashade Abugan failed a dope test after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid prohormone.
☛ As a consequence of the doping violation, the entire Nigerian women's relay team was disqualified, and their medal was stripped.
☛ This led to the redistribution of medals, where England was upgraded to the silver medal and Canada received the bronze medal, while India retained its historic gold medal.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ India's Historic Gold: The Indian quartet of Manjeet Kaur, Sini Jose, Ashwini Akkunji, and Mandeep Kaur won the historic gold medal in the women's 4x400m relay at the 2010 Delhi Games.
☛ 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games: It was the 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games, held in New Delhi from 3 to 14 October 2010.
☛ Host Nation Performance: India finished second in the overall medal tally with a total of 101 medals, including 38 gold medals.
☛ Anti-Doping Body: Doping rules and bans in international sports are governed under the code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Where were the first Commonwealth Games held in 1930? → Hamilton, Canada
☛ What was the official mascot of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games? → Shera
☛ Which Indian athlete won India's first individual athletics gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games? → Krishna Poonia (Discus Throw)
☛ Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located? → Montreal, Canada
☛ What is the national anti-doping body in India responsible for dope-free sports? → NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency)