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Dec 2014

Oct 08, 2024

Advani Triumphs at Singapore Open Billiards

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched the prestigious Songhe Singapore Open title by defeating local favorite Jaden Ong 5-1 in the final held in Singapore.
Advani won the final with a decisive score of 5-1, demonstrating his dominance throughout the match.
Prior to the final, Advani faced former IBSF world snooker champion Dechawat Poomjaeng from Thailand, winning a nail-biting quarterfinal match 4-3. Advani took an early lead by winning the first two frames, despite starting with a deficit, showcasing his ability to clear the colors under pressure. Local player Jaden Ong fought back by winning the third frame, making the match competitive and maintaining the suspense.
Advani capped off the match with a solid performance in the last frame, scoring 74-6 to secure the title.
Singapore Open Billiards is a prominent billiards and snooker tournament held annually in Singapore.
This event attracts top cueists from around the world, showcasing their skills in various formats of the game, including billiards and snooker.

Nitish Kumar Unveils Logo, Mascot for Upcoming Women's Asian Champions Trophy

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo and mascot for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Scheduled to take place in Rajgir from November 11 to 20, the tournament will feature the mascot named 'Gudiya,' inspired by Bihar's state bird, the sparrow. The unveiling marks a significant step toward creating a vibrant atmosphere for the upcoming championship.
Mascot Details
The mascot, named 'Gudiya,' is inspired by Bihar's state bird, the Sparrow.
Gudiya holds a hockey stick, symbolising the sport, while the goalkeeper's glove and defensive posture represent alertness and strategy.
A nearby hockey ball signifies teamwork and sportsmanship.
The Women's Asian Champions Trophy is a biennial women's international field hockey competition contested by the best six women's national teams of the member associations of the Asian Hockey Federation.
Participating Countries 2024: Six countries, including India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, are participating in the championship.

Oct 07, 2024

Francesco Bagnaia Holds Off Jorge Martin to Seal Japanese Grand Prix Double

Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia won the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi to complete a weekend double and cut his gap to rival Jorge Martin at the top of the world championship down to 10 points.
The Ducati rider, who qualified in second after dominating practice and won the sprint, kept Martin at bay for 20 laps and clinched an eighth win of the season for the first time in his career.
Martin's second-place finish moved him up to 392 points while Bagnaia is second on 382, with four races left to go in the season.

Mumbai Clinches 15th Irani Cup Title after 27-Year Wait

The Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai cricket team was felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in a grand ceremony after ending a 27-year wait for their Irani Cup victory. The iconic Wankhede Stadium hosted the event, marking a proud moment for Mumbai Cricket as they claimed their 15th Irani Cup title.
Mumbai defeated Rest of India (ROI) to win the Irani Cup 2024. The Irani Cup, also known as the IDFC First Bank Irani Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual one-off First-Class cricket match organised by the BCCI and contested each season by the reigning Ranji Trophy champions and a multi-state RoI team composed of players from the other state teams.
The inaugural edition was played in March 1960 as a special event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Ranji Trophy.
BCCI named the Irani Trophy after Zal R. Irani, their long-serving president and treasurer, who was a significant figure in the organization from its inception in 1928, till his death in 1970.

Oct 06, 2024

Sumit Nagal to Compete in World Tennis League

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal will feature in the upcoming World Tennis League (WTL) which will have many global stars such as world number five Daniil Medvedev and women's US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka.
It is not yet known which team Nagal, ranked 83 in the world, would play for in the League, scheduled to take place at the iconic Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from December 19 to 22.
The WTL features two Olympic gold medallists, five Grand Slam champions, six of the top 12 male players, and six of the top 10 female players, including world No. 1 and French Open champion Iga Swiatek.

Oct 05, 2024

India Win 25m Pistol Team Event

Indian junior shooting team continued to showcase the depth of talent, winning its 11th gold of the on-going International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru as the trio of Mukesh Nelavalli, Raajwardan Patil and Harsimar Singh Rattha clinched the team competition in the junior men's 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP).

To Address Indian Football's Height Issue, AIFF Turns to Rajasthan

Indian football has historically struggled to find tall players, but now the national federation is targeting specific regions in the country to address the issue.
Most of the country's top players — including retired Sunil Chhetri and current sensation Lallianzuala Chhangte — haven't been among the tallest. It's a disadvantage in set-pieces and a midfield lacking muscle often gets easily run over.
To rectify this anomaly, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking west — towards Rajasthan, to be precise.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has tasked club officials in Rajasthan to scout for tall players in the state that doesn't have a rich football history.
One of the clubs involved in the scouting process is Rajasthan United.

Oct 04, 2024

Usman Qadir Announces Retirement from Pakistan Cricket

Usman Qadir, son of late cricket legend Abdul Qadir, announced his retirement from Pakistan cricket at 31. Making his decision public, Qadir expressed his heartfelt gratitude while taking immense pleasure in representing Pakistan as he steps aside from the game.
Qadir, a leg spinner, represented Pakistan in 26 matches, including 25 T20Is and 1 ODI.
Qadir made his international debut against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi in 2020, with his last match coming against Bangladesh at Hangzhou in China during the 2023 Asian Games. The right-arm leggie picked 32 wickets across both formats, with his best of 4/13 coming against Zimbabwe in his debut series. Qadir made headlines for his star show then, bagging eight wickets in three matches.

New AI Initiative Launches for a Safer Cricket Community Ahead of Women's T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC (International Cricket Council) launched a new software as part of a social media moderation programme for the Women's T20 World Cup to help protect the cricket community from toxic content to safeguard the mental health of individuals and ensure a safer, kinder and healthier online community for the sport.
This programme is designed to identify and filter out toxic comments, including hate speech, harassment, and misogynistic content, ensuring a safer, more respectful environment for everyone involved in the tournament.
To carry out the social media moderation, the ICC has partnered with GoBubble, a leading provider of AI-powered technology and human resources for content moderation.
GoBubble's cutting-edge solution will monitor and moderate the ICC's official social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as the social media accounts of participating players who have signed up for the service.
Harmful comments will be hidden from public view, allowing fans to engage with the World Cup without exposure to negativity.

Praveen Jayawickrama Receives 1 Year Ban for ICC Anti-Corruption Breach

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama was banned from all forms of cricket for one year for breaching the sport's anti-corruption code, as per International Cricket Council (ICC). According to ICC charges related to the Sri Lanka Premier League and International Cricket.
In August 2023, the ICC charged Jayawickrama for failing to report an approach to fix matches and obstructing an investigation.
The governing body said the 26-year-old was approached to fix international matches and was asked to approach another player to fix matches in the 2021 season of the Lanka Premier League.
The ICC said Jayawickrama had admitted to being in breach of the anti-corruption code.
As a result of the admission, Jayawickrama has accepted a sanction of a one-year period of ineligibility, of which the last six months are suspended.

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