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Feb 08, 2024

Telangana Football Association to Host FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad

The Telangana Football Association (TFA) secured approval to host the FIFA World Cup qualifiers round between India and Kuwait. The match would to take place on June 6 this year (2024) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Mr. Mahi, along with TFA secretary Mr. G. P. Palguna, held constructive discussions with the Chief Minister of Telangana Revanth Reddyl. Their discussions centred on the logistical and financial aspects of hosting such a prestigious event.
Following the discussions, the Chief Minister expressed his support for the event, clearing the path for the historic match.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Opens BIMSTEC Aquatic Championships in New Delhi

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships 2024 in New Delhi. This marked the first time such an event is being held.
The ceremony was graced by Dig Bahadur Limbu, Minister of Youth & Sports of Nepal.
The event is taking place at Delhi's Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex from February 6 to 9. It features competitions in swimming, water polo, and diving for athletes under 20 years old.
A total of 39 medals and 9 trophies are up for grabs across the three sporting events, with over 500 personnel, including 268 athletes from BIMSTEC member countries, expected to participate.
BIMSTEC, comprising five South Asian nations (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) and two Southeast Asian nations (Myanmar and Thailand), serves as a vital link between South and Southeast Asia for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation.

Feb 07, 2024

Mohsin Naqvi Pakistan Cricket Board's New Chairman

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced Mohsin Naqvi as the new Chairman of the board. Mohsin, Punjab province's caretaker Chief Minister, was unanimously elected for the top job for a three-year term.
Mohsin Naqvi is the fourth Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman in the last 4 years as instability in the administration has been a major talking point in the past. Ramiz Raja took charge in September 2021 and he was followed by Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf.
The election of Mohsin Naqvi came after the tenure of the interim management committee which has run the Board affairs since December 2022 came to an end on February 4.

Feb 06, 2024

Mir Sultan Khan Given Honorary Title

Legendary chess player Mir Sultan Khan, widely known as the best Asian chess player of his generation, was bestowed with the title of Honorary Grandmaster by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. Mir Sultan thus became Pakistan's first grandmaster (as per FIDE, even though he played in pre-partition era India).
Born in 1903, Sultan Khan was a chess player from Sargodha in what is now north-east Pakistan. He famously won the British Chess Championship in 1929, 1931, and 1932. He also thrice played for England at the Chess Olympiad.
What was remarkable about Sultan Khan was that he learnt the game from his father, who taught him the traditional Indian rules which were slightly different than the rules of the modern game. And that he barely spoke any English, which made it even more difficult for him to grasp knowledge about the game from books.

Feb 05, 2024

Wrestling Nationals: Vinesh Phogat Clinches 55kg Gold

Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat clinched the 55kg gold medal in the Senior National Wrestling Championships 2024 at the Railway Stadium in Jaipur.
Vinesh beat youngster Jyoti 4-0 in the finals to emerge as the winner in the 55kg event at the National Wrestling Championships 2024.

FIFA World Cup 2026

The governing body of football, FIFA, announced the schedule of the 2026 Football World Cup, which would jointly be hosted by Canada, the US and Mexico. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on June 11, 2026 in Mexico and conclude on July 19 in US. Mexico's Azteca Stadium will host the opening fixture of FIFA World Cup 2026 while New Jersey's Metlife Stadium will host FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
FIFA World Cup 2026 will see 48 team vying for the trophy, a total of 104 matches will be played throughout the competition.

Feb 04, 2024

Abhinav Bindra Selected as Torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics

The ancient tradition of the Olympic Torch Relay continues its journey towards Paris 2024, with the flame set to cross the Mediterranean and embark on a 68-day adventure across France. Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist and an IOC Athletes' Commission member, is among the 11,000 torchbearers chosen to carry the iconic symbol.
Following its ceremonial lighting in Olympia, Greece, on April 16, the Olympic flame will journey to Athens before setting sail for Marseille aboard the Belem, a historic three-masted ship. This unique mode of transport carries special significance, echoing the ancient tradition of transporting athletes and officials to the Games by sea.

ICC U-19 world cup: India Enter Semis with Nepal Win

Contrasting hundreds by Sachin Dhas and skipper Uday Saharan were the twin pillars on which India built their commanding 132-run win over Nepal in their final Super Six Group 1 match, which also carried them to the semi-finals of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa.

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