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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
58261
Which country is set to host the 14th South Asian Games?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan has been awarded the hosting rights for the 14th South Asian Games, with Lahore expected to be the main venue.
58262
Which nation hosted the 13th South Asian Games in 2019?
Answer:
Nepal
The 13th South Asian Games were hosted by Nepal, with events held in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Janakpur.
58263
Which country has won the most medals in the history of the South Asian Games?
Answer:
India
India dominates the all-time medal tally of the South Asian Games, finishing at the top of the medal table in every edition held so far.
58264
Which organization governs the South Asian Games?
Answer:
South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC)
The South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), formed in 1983, is the governing body responsible for organizing the South Asian Games.
58265
When and where were the first South Asian Games held?
Answer:
1984, Kathmandu
The inaugural South Asian Games were hosted by Kathmandu, Nepal, in September 1984.
58266
What was the original name of the South Asian Games when they first started?
Answer:
South Asian Federation (SAF) Games
The games were originally known as the South Asian Federation Games (SAF Games) before being renamed to the South Asian Games in 2004.
58267
How many geographical regions is the Commonwealth Games Federation divided into?
Answer:
6
The CGF is divided into 6 regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, and Oceania.
58268
Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal for Pakistan in 2022 in which event?
Answer:
Javelin Throw
Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan at the 2022 Birmingham Games by winning the gold medal in the Javelin Throw, setting a new Games record.
58269
Which sport is unique to the Commonwealth Games and not found in the Olympics (currently)?
Answer:
Netball
Rugby Sevens, Badminton, and Table Tennis are all Olympic sports. Netball is a major Commonwealth sport that is not currently part of the Olympic program.
58270
The 1930 Hamilton Games cost approximately how much to organize?
Answer:
$30,000
The first games in 1930 were organized on a shoestring budget of approximately $30,000 (roughly $97,000 in Canadian dollars of the time), covered mostly by the city of Hamilton.