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CMAS stands for Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques, which is the international federation governing underwater sports such as scuba diving and underwater hockey. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Underwater sport'.

Sumo wrestling is widely recognized as the national sport of Japan, with deep cultural and historical roots unique to the country.

Baigue is a traditional form of horse racing popular among Turkic peoples, including those in Turkey and Central Asia. It involves long-distance horse racing, making option D the correct answer.

Pakistan women's football team registered their first-ever win in the AFC Olympic Qualifiers on 6 April 2023, defeating Tajikistan 1-0. This marks a historic achievement for the team in international competition.

Umar Gul was the highest wicket-taker in the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup, taking 13 wickets during the tournament, which is why option A is correct.

The Giro d’Italia is a famous annual professional cycling stage race held primarily in Italy. It is one of cycling's Grand Tours, alongside the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.

The official theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2023 is "Scoring for People and the Planet," highlighting the role of sport in promoting social and environmental sustainability.

Australia has won the Cricket World Cup five times, in the years 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015, making option A the correct answer.

In tennis, a 'double fault' occurs when a player fails to serve the ball into the correct service box twice in a row, resulting in the loss of a point. This term is specific to tennis and not used in baseball, football, or rugby.

Afghanistan currently has no operational railway network, unlike China and Russia which have extensive railway systems. Therefore, Afghanistan is the correct answer.

Japan is widely recognized for having the world's most punctual trains, with average delays often measured in seconds. This high level of punctuality is a hallmark of the Japanese railway system, surpassing other countries listed.

The tenure of the FIFA president is six years, as established by FIFA's statutes. This term length allows for continuity in leadership and governance of the organization.

Epsom in England is famously associated with horse racing, particularly the Epsom Derby, one of the most prestigious flat races in the world. This makes option A the correct answer.

The Thomas Cup is the world men's team championship in badminton, making option A the correct answer.

Polo is widely recognized to have originated in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) around the 6th century BC, where it was known as 'Chogan' and served as a cavalry training exercise for Persian cavalry units. The sport later spread to India by the 6th century AD, evolving into local forms such as 'Sagol Kangjei' in Manipur. British tea planters in India formalized the game in the 19th century, establishing the first polo clubs and codifying rules. While the Gilgit-Baltistan region has historical connections to polo, authoritative sources credit Persia (Iran) as the origin of the game. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Iran.

Hockey was introduced in the Asian Games in 1962 when the games were held in Jakarta. The 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo did not include hockey as a sport.

France won the Men's Handball World Championship for the 6th time in 2017, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history at that point.

A cricket pitch is officially 22 yards long, which is the standard length between the wickets in the game of cricket.

The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was held in Malaysia. This tournament is a significant event in Asian field hockey, and Malaysia was the host country that year.

AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf commonly used in field hockey. It provides a consistent playing surface and is widely associated with hockey fields rather than cricket or tennis.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be hosted by England. Therefore, option D is correct. Pakistan, India, and Australia are incorrect for this event.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, making them the team with the most World Cup victories.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil. The tournament took place in various cities across Brazil from June 12 to July 13, 2014.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil, making option A the correct answer. None of the other options were hosts for the 2014 tournament.

The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, United States, as confirmed by the International Olympic Committee.