Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu

With the assembly elections are to be held in Tamil Nadu in 2021, Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport of the state has caught the attention of the political parties in the country. The Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently attended the Jallikattu event. About Jallikattu sport The Jallikattu is a two-thousand-year-old competitive sport and an event ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021

Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

Topics: Assembly Elections • Government of Tamil Nadu • History of Tamil Nadu • Jallikattu • Supreme court

Assam Rifles Public School launched as Khelo India Sports School

The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju recently launched the Assam Rifles Public School as a Khelo India Sports School. Where is Assam Rifles Public School located? Shillong. Is Assam Rifles Public School a Khelo India Sports School? Yes. What are Khelo India Sports School? The main objective of Khelo India ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Topics: Assam Rifles • Khelo India • Khelo India programme • Khelo India Scheme • Khelo India Sports School

ICC T20 and ODI Teams of the Decade

The International Cricket Council recently announced the Men’s T20I (Twenty 20 International), ODI (One Day International) and Test Teams of the decade. The teams were announced based on the consistency of the players over the period of last ten years. Key Highlights The former Indian Captain MS Dhoni was named as the Captain of ODI ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Topics: ICC • ICC Associate Player of the Year • ICC Awards • ICC Men's Test Player of the Year • ICC ODI Player of the Year • MS Dhoni • T20I Performance of the Year • Twenty20 • Virat Kohli

Yogasana recognized as a competitive Sport in India

The Sports Ministry has formally recognized Yogasana as a competitive sport. This will enable the ancient practice to avail Government funding. This was done to spread awareness about Yoga and its benefits and help improve physical and mental wellbeing of the people. Key Highlights After its recognition as a competitive sport, Yogasana becomes eligible to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Topics: In Indian sports • Khelo India • Kiren Rijiju • Yoga • Yogasana

Daniil Medvedev wins ATP Finals

On November 22, 2020, Daniil Medvedev defeated Dominic Thiem to win the ATP tournament. The tournament was held in London. About ATP Tournament The ATP tournament is the second highest tier of men’s Tennis Tournament after the Grand Slam. The tournament was first held in 1970. Daniil Medvedev He is a Russian tennis player at ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Topics: ATP • ATP Finals • ATP Rankings • ATP World Tennis Championship • Daniis Medvedev • Rafael Nadal