Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games 2022- Day 1 updates
The 2022 Commonwealth Games was officially inaugurated on July 28, 2022, following a grand opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. During the event, Indian contingent was led by PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh. Neeraj Chopra will not take ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Victoria, Australia: Host of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Victoria state of Australia will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. During the games focus will also be given to boosting the economy of the region. Overview: An exclusive negotiating period was granted to the capital of Victoria, Melbourne, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations
Union Government has approved the continuation of “Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)”, to strengthen its support for sports in India. Key Facts Continuation of scheme has been approved with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
PV Sindhu: First Indian Woman to win Two Olympics medals
PV Sindhu, a 26-year-old badminton player, has become first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals after defeating ‘He Bingjiao’ of China. Highlights Sindhu defeated ‘He Bingjiao’ by 21-13, 21-15 in women’s singles bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics 2020. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Vinesh Phogat wins Gold in Ukraine Wrestling event
The Indian wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, has won the gold medal in women’s 53-kg category. She won the medal at XXIV Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial in Kyiv, Ukraine. Highlights In the event, the Indian Wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, defeated the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Cleared of Doping Charges, K. Sanjita Chanu to receive Arjuna Award
Secretary of Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has informed on 25th June 2020 that K. Sanjita Chanu will receive the Arjuna Award for 2018. The two time Commonwealth Games Gold medalist was cleared of doping charges earlier this month by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Commonwealth Youth Games postponed to 2023
The 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games is being postponed to 2023 as it faced clash of dates with the Tokyo Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics that was scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8, 2020, was postponed by a ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Government of Haryana provides Rs 15 lakhs to Olympic participants and Rs 6 crore to winners
On February 16, 2020, the State Government of Haryana announced that it will provide Rs 6 crores to gold medal winners at Olympic Games. The cash money prize is only for players representing Haryana. Highlights The State Government of Haryana ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
World Games Athlete of the Year, 2019-Title won by Rani Rampal
The Indian Women Hockey Team player Rani Rampal has won the “World Game Athlete of the Year, 2019” title. She is the first hockey player in the world to receive the title. Athlete of the Year The title is awarded ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Mohammed Hussamuddin bags Silver Medal at Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament
25-year-old Indian boxer hailing from Nizamabad, Telangana Mohammed Hussamuddin clinched the silver medal in the 57-kg category, at the Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament. The tournament was conducted in the capital city of Bulgaria, Sofia. Hussammudin, who is a Commonwealth Games ..