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SPORTS - December 2014

Dec 2014

Jan 21, 2024

Indian Women's Hockey Team Fails to Qualify for Paris Olympics 2024

India's hopes for a place in the Paris Olympics were shattered after losing the third-fourth classification match against Japan in the FIH Women's Qualifier in Ranchi. India needed to win against Japan for an Olympic quota, but they lost the game 1-0.
Japan scored the match's only goal in the first quarter and then defended with a lot of confidence.

Jan 20, 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf Steps Down

Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), tendered his resignation after chairing a managing committee meeting in Lahore. This announcement came as a major blow to Pakistani cricket, as Ashraf had taken over the PCB chief role just last year (2023) from Najam Sethi. The sudden resignation left the cricketing fraternity in shock, with various reasons being attributed to Ashraf's departure.

Carlos Sainz Wins Dakar Rally 2024

Carlos Sainz, at the age of 61, made history by winning the Dakar Rally for the fourth time. His latest victory in the 2024 rally marked him as the oldest winner of this gruelling race. Sainz, also known as 'El Matador', is renowned for his extraordinary skills and endurance in one of the most challenging motorsport events in the world.
This victory was not only a personal achievement for Sainz but also a significant milestone for Audi. It marked Audi's first title in the Dakar Rally's car category.
The Dakar Rally, a two-week-long race, is known for its rigorous demands, testing the limits of both drivers and their vehicles. Sainz completed the 12th and final stage in Yanbu, on the Red Sea coast, maintaining a lead of one hour 20 minutes and 25 seconds over his closest competitor, Belgian Guillaume de Mevius.
Sainz's Dakar journey is marked by diversity and adaptability, having won the rally with four different manufacturers: Volkswagen (2010), Peugeot (2018), Mini (2020), and now Audi (2024). His experience and skill have proven invaluable in navigating the varied and challenging terrains of the Dakar Rally.

Jan 19, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Qualifier: Germany Beat India in SF

Following a 2-2 draw in regulation time, the Indian women's hockey team lost 4-3 in a shootout to Germany, meaning they are still one win away from qualifying for the Olympics in Paris. India will now play Japan in the third-place playoff. In the meantime, the USA defeated Japan 2-1 and advanced to the final and earned a spot in the Paris Olympics.

Jan 18, 2024

Rohit Sharma Becomes First Player to Score 5 T20I Centuries

India skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batter in T2O international history to get 5 centuries with his ton against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan.
Sharma, who had scored back to back ducks in the first 2 matches in the series, came roaring back to form with a century in 64 balls which was peppered with 10 fours and 6 sixes.
Rohit's last century in this format came in 2018 against West Indies where he scored an unbeaten 111 not out at Lucknow.

R. Praggnanandhaa Becomes India No. 1

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa continued to script records as the chess prodigy became the No. 1-ranked Indian player for the first time in his career. Praggnanandhaa achieved the feat at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, after defeating reigning world champion Ding Liren.
Praggnanandhaa went past his idol Viswanathan Anand in the live classical chess rankings. He jumped 2 spots to 11th overall with 2748.3 rating points, 0.3 more than Viswanathan Anand.
Praggnanandhaa, who started playing at the tender age of 5, became India's youngest and the then world's second-youngest Grandmaster at age 12 in 2018.

Jan 17, 2024

ICC Players of the Month for December 2023, Pat Cummins and Deepti Sharma Shine

The cricketing world witnessed outstanding performances in December 2023, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) duly recognised the brilliance of Australia's Pat Cummins and India's Deepti Sharma. In a month that showcased cricketing prowess across formats, Cummins and Sharma stood out, earning the prestigious ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards.
Australia's skipper, Pat Cummins, capped off a stellar year with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December. Cummins played a pivotal role in Australia's Test series triumph against Pakistan, displaying exceptional leadership and bowling prowess.
India's Deepti Sharma made history by winning her maiden ICC Women's Player of the Month award for December. Sharma's exceptional performances across all three formats, especially against England and Australia, earned her this well-deserved recognition.

Indian President Inaugurates 5th Meghalaya Games

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 5^th edition of the Meghalaya Games in Tura, Meghalaya. The President highlighted the tremendous potential for the development of sports and sportspersons in the North East region, citing its rich tradition of a strong sports culture.
The 5^th edition of the Meghalaya Games held historical significance on multiple fronts. Notably, it marked the inaugural occasion of being hosted in Tura, a departure from its previous exclusive location in Shillong. Additionally, this edition introduced traditional indigenous games into its line-up, and it is distinguished as the first instance where the inauguration is carried out by the President of India.

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