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Novak Djokovic became the fifth tennis player to achieve a Golden Slam by winning the men’s singles gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. This victory, added to his Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, places him alongside legends like Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf. Djokovic had previously won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics but did not medal in the subsequent Olympics.

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The 33rd Summer Olympics ended on August 11, 2024, in Paris, France, with the Olympic flame being extinguished by IOC President Thomas Bach and French swimmer Leon Marchand. The Olympic flag was handed over to Los Angeles, USA, which will host the 34th Summer Olympics in 2028. India sent a 117-member team to the Paris Olympics and won six medals: one silver and five bronze. Medal winners included Manu Bhaker (bronze, two events), Swapnil Kusale (bronze), the Men’s Hockey Team (bronze), Neeraj Chopra (silver in javelin), and Aman Sehrawat (bronze in wrestling).

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PR Sreejesh, who recently led India to a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team. His transition from a key player to a coach is notable, especially after his crucial saves helped India win against Spain. Hockey India celebrated Sreejesh’s move, recognizing his inspiring journey and expecting his coaching to positively impact the young athletes.

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Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on August 24, 2024. His last match was for Punjab Kings in the IPL in April 2024. Dhawan played 269 international matches, scoring 24 hundreds—17 in ODIs and 7 in Tests. His final game for India was an ODI against Bangladesh in December 2022. Known as ‘Gabbar,’ Dhawan made his ODI debut in 2010 and set a record for the fastest Test century by a debutant in 2013. He scored over 5000 runs in ODIs with a 40-plus average and 90-plus strike rate. Dhawan played for Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings in the IPL, scoring 6769 runs.

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The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in 2024 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from November 11-20. This event is a milestone for Bihar, as it will take place at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Top Asian teams, including India, China, Japan, and Korea, will compete in the tournament. The event highlights Bihar’s commitment to promoting hockey and hosting international sports. The inauguration of the stadium and the support from local leaders showcase Bihar’s readiness for global events.

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Syria won the 4th Intercontinental Cup men’s football championship, defeating India 3-0 in the final round-robin match. Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Syrian captain, received the winners’ trophy and was named the Syed Abdul Rahim Player of the Tournament. The tournament, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), took place from 3 to 9 September 2024 at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad. Three teams participated: Syria, India, and Mauritius, in a round-robin format.

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The 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from September 11-13, 2024. India dominated middle-distance races and throwing events, while Sri Lanka excelled in sprint events. Sri Lanka won the men’s 4x100m relay, while India secured silver. The Indian women won the 4x100m relay, with Sri Lanka second. Seven South Asian countries participated, with India sending the largest team of 62 athletes. India topped the medal tally with 48 medals (21 gold), followed by Sri Lanka with 35 medals, and Bangladesh secured third place with three bronze. Pakistan and Bhutan did not win any medals.

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Glasgow, Scotland’s capital, will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. Glasgow had previously hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games successfully. The Commonwealth Games started in 1930, with countries from the Commonwealth participating.

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Punjab won the 14th Hockey India Junior Men’s National Championship 2024 by defeating Uttar Pradesh at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. The match ended in a 3-3 draw and was decided by a shootout, where Punjab emerged victorious with a 4-3 score. Haryana secured third place by defeating Karnataka 5-0.

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Indian men’s and women’s chess teams won gold at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, 2024. The men’s team (Arjun Erigasi, Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vidit, Harikrishna) won the gold medal and the Hamilton-Russell Cup. The women’s team (Vantika Agarwal, Divya Deshmukh, Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali, Tania Sachdev) won the gold medal and Vera Menchik Cup. The 46th Olympiad will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 2026.