Sports
India Shines at 2024 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games
India achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games held in Kuala Lumpur. The Indian team returned home with an impressive total of 55 medals, improving from their previous performance in 2015. Team Composition and Performance The Indian contingent ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Gukesh Becomes Youngest Chess Champion Ever
India’s D. Gukesh achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2024 World Chess Championship by defeating China’s Ding Liren, becoming the youngest World Chess Champion at just 18 years old. The final match was intense, showcasing both players’ strategic prowess. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India Wins Junior Asia Cup 2024 Title
The Indian men’s junior hockey team has returned to Bengaluru after winning the Junior Asia Cup, which marks their fifth title in the tournament’s history. India previously won in 2024, 2023, 2015, 2008, and 2004. Hockey India has announced cash ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Northeast United FC Wins Governor’s Gold Cup
Northeast United Football Club won the 40th edition of the Governor’s Gold Cup defeating Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club. The final took place at Paljor Stadium, ended in a thrilling penalty shootout. Key Event Details Important dignitaries attended, including Governor Om ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Bihar to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2025
Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games in April 2025, which marks the state’s first time as a host for this prestigious event. The Khelo India Para Games will follow shortly after, with a gap of 10 to 15 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India’s Sports Industry is Expected to Grow to $130 Billion by 2030
A recent report predicts that India’s sports sector could grow to $130 billion by 2030 at an annual rate of 14 percent, which is almost double the growth of India’s GDP, driven by increased government investments. A shift towards a ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Uttarakhand’s New Sports Initiatives Unveiled
Uttarakhand is witnessing important developments in sports infrastructure. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently inaugurated three major schemes worth ₹13.78 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance sports facilities in the region and inspire youth engagement in athletics. Key Inaugurations The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Who was Salim Durani?
On April 2 this year, former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. He underwent a surgery for thigh bone fracture in January 2023. Durani’s Cricket Career Salim Durani, born in Kabul, Afghanistan, ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Sports Current Affairs