General Awareness

SPORTS - June 2016

Jun 2016

Sep 28, 2024

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Becomes First Batter to Score Fifty or more in Eight Consecutive Tests...

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis created history on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Galle, hitting a fifty - his ninth score of 50 or more since debut. Mendis is now the first player in history to score 50-plus scores in eight consecutive Tests since his debut.
Mendis made his debut in 2022, scoring 61 in his only innings against Australia before being dropped from the side. He made a comeback in 2024 and has been breathing fire ever since. Mendis overall has 873 runs in 13 innings of eight Tests and has scored 812 in 12 innings (seven Tests) since making his comeback earlier in 2024.

Sep 27, 2024

India begins AFC Asian Cup U-20 qualifiers with 4-1 win over Mongolia

India beat Mongolia 4-1 in the opening match of its AFC Under 20 Asian Cup qualifiers in Vientiane, Laos.
A brace from Manglenthang Kipgen and goals from Kelvin Singh and Korou Singh Thingujam gave India three points in Group G, which also has host Laos and Iran.
The AFC Asian Cup U-20 qualifiers will conclude on September 29.

Sep 26, 2024

Kamal Chawla Clinches Gold in World 6-Red Snooker

Indian veteran Kamal Chawla clinched his maiden IBSF World 6-Red title with a commanding 6-2 victory over Pakistan's Asjad Iqbal in the final of the IBSF World Men's 6-Red Snooker Championship in the capital city of Mongolia Ulaanbaatar. India also bagged three bronze medals through Malkeet Singh, Vidya Pillai and Keerthana Pandian.

Raphael Varane Announces Retirement

French defender Raphael Varane announced a shock retirement from football, only months after leaving Manchester United to join Como.
Varane left United at the end of 2023-24 season after his contract expired. He made the move to Como following their promotion to Serie A and signed an initial two-year deal with Cesc Fabregas' side.
Varane lifted the World Cup with France in 2018 before finishing runner-up in 2022, featuring in 93 games for the national side.

Sep 25, 2024

Jeevan and Vijay Win Maiden Title

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched their maiden ATP title together, winning the Hangzhou Open men's doubles event, while Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti finished runners-up at the Chengdu Open.
The unseeded Indian duo of Jeevan and Vijay scripted a remarkable comeback to defeat the unseeded German team of Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens 4-6 7-6(5) 10-7 in one hour and 49 minutes.
The 2024 Chengdu Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the sixth edition of the Chengdu Open and part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2024 ATP Tour. It took place at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre in Chengdu, China, from 18 to 24 September, 2024.

In its First-ever Appearance, India Bags Bronze Medal in Asia Pacific Padel Cup

In its first-ever tournament appearance, also the first-ever competition of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, India's padel team finished third in the Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Bali, Indonesia.
Having lost the opportunity to make it to the final, India managed to defeat Malaysia 3-0 in the bronze medal match.
The tournament was won by Indonesia who beat Philippines in a thrilling gold medal match by 2-3. While Philippines had won against Indonesia in the group stage 1-4, the latter turned the tables in the final.
The other teams which participated in the tournament were China and Singapore.

Kalikesh Singh Deo New President of National Rifle Association of India

Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo was elected president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) after he beat his rival V. K. Dhall 36-21 in the polls held at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi. Kalikesh, a former MP from Odisha, was taking care of the day-to-day functioning of the NRAI after the position fell vacant last year (2023) following the resignation of Raninder Singh as per the government's National Sports Code (NSC).

Sep 24, 2024

Odisha Swimmer Pratyasa Ray to Get Ekalabya Puraskar

Emerging swimmer Pratyasa Ray has been selected for the 32^nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024 for her achievements in swimming. A proud moment for Odisha's sporting fraternity.
Pratyasa Ray, a promising talent in the field of swimming with a remarkable track record, has been selected for this year's award in recognition of her exceptional performances.
Born in Bargarh district of Odisha, Pratyasa will receive a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh, an increase from the previous Rs 5 lakh along with a citation at a ceremony.
Ekalabya Puraskar was instituted by charitable body IMPaCT (Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) in 1993 and managed by IMFA, the leading ferro alloys producer in the country. It is now considered the most prestigious sports award in Odisha.
The award is given every year to young sportspersons of Odisha in recognition of their outstanding performance in the preceding two years.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26