Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team wins ₹12.5 lakh on KBC 17 but stumbles on a high-stakes space trivia question
KBC 17 Special Episode Celebrates National Sports Day
Season 17 of Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, aired a special episode on National Sports Day (August 29), featuring the trailblazing Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team. The team made the nation proud recently by clinching a bronze medal at the IIHF Asia Cup, and this appearance marked another milestone.
They Won ₹12.5 Lakh, But Missed This ₹25 Lakh Question
The team sailed through the first 12 general knowledge questions, earning ₹12.5 lakh. However, they chose to quit at the 13th question worth ₹25 lakh, unable to answer a challenging space-related query.
The ₹25 Lakh Question That Stumped Them:
“The spacecraft carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 team landed on the coast of which US city in July 2025?”
Options:
- A. Baltimore
- B. San Diego
- C. Houston
- D. Cape Canaveral
✅ Correct Answer: B. San Diego
About the Historic Axiom-4 Mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history as part of India’s first human spaceflight mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in over 40 years.
- The SpaceX Dragon capsule ‘Grace’, carrying Shukla and his team, landed off the coast of San Diego on July 15, 2025.
- The mission included 18 days aboard the ISS, alongside astronaut Peggy Whitson and specialists from Poland and Hungary.
- This mission was hailed as a landmark in India’s space exploration journey.
Team’s Noble Gesture
Before leaving the show, the Ice Hockey Team announced they would donate their winnings of ₹12.5 lakh to the Ice Hockey Association to support the sport’s growth in India.
Amitabh Bachchan praised their effort, saying:
“In a beautiful place like Ladakh, to pursue a sport like Ice Hockey comes with its own challenges. But when women resolve, they go all the way to achieve it. You have come here as champions — what a proud moment for all of us.”
Where to Watch KBC 17
- Telecast: Monday to Friday on Colors TV
- Streaming: Available on SonyLIV
The Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team’s appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 not only highlighted their historic achievements but also brought much-needed attention to the sport. Despite missing out on the Rs 25 lakh question, their journey remains an inspiring chapter in Indian sports history. Fans can catch the show airing Monday to Friday on Colors TV and streaming on SonyLIV.
