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SPORTS - December 2016

Dec 2016

May 08, 2025

Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma, one of India's most accomplished batters and the current red-ball captain, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. This decision, made just ahead of the highly anticipated India vs England Test series, marks the end of a roller-coaster journey in the longest format of the game. Rohit, who made his Test debut in 2013, leaves behind a legacy marked by resilience, reinvention, and leadership.
He took over Test captaincy in 2022 after Virat Kohli stepped down.
Led India through series wins but also suffered major defeats, notably against New Zealand and Australia.
His leadership was praised for stability, though questioned during away performances.

May 07, 2025

FC Goa Clinch Second Kalinga Super Cup Title

FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC with a 3-0 win and clinched the 2025 Kalinga Super Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The victory marked FC Goa's first trophy under head coach Manolo Marquez, whose chapter at the club came to an end in the perfect manner. It was Goa's second Super Cup title overall, making them the first club to win the tournament twice.

China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title

China extended its supremacy in world badminton by clinching the Sudirman Cup 2025, defeating South Korea 3-1 in the final held in Xiamen, China.
The Sudirman Cup is the World Mixed Team Badminton Championship, organised by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
China has now won 14 out of the 18 editions, showcasing its sustained excellence.

May 06, 2025

Pro Panja League Hosts 23rd Asian Armwrestling, 22nd Asian Para-Armwrestling Championship in New ...

Pro Panja League, in collaboration with the People's Armwrestling Federation of India, announced that India is hosting the prestigious 23rd Asian Armwrestling Championship and the 22nd Asian Para-Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi from May 6 to 10.
The high-profile tournament features top athletes from fourteen countries, including India, Iran, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Nepal and Jordan.

Zhao Xintong Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka Lift Third Madrid Open Title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won a record-equalling Madrid Open title, defeating the USA's Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final.
With the win, Sabalenka equalled Petra Kvitova's record of three titles in Madrid, and secured her 20^th career title.

May 05, 2025

Swimmer Katie Ledecky Breaks 800m Freestyle World Record

American swimmer Katie Ledecky shattered her own 800m freestyle world record.
She clocked 8 minutes 4.12 seconds at the Tyr Pro Series meet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to better her previous mark of 8:04.79 which she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Riyan Parag Hits 6 Sixes in a Row

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag entered record books by hitting six consecutive sixes against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in the 2025 Indian Premier League.
Parag took it upon himself to single-handedly and brought the Royals back into the competition, hitting Moeen Ali for six back-to-back sixes in the 13^th over of the game.

Oscar Piastri Wins Miami Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season.
Australian Piastri finished 4.6 seconds ahead of British team-mate Lando Norris with George Russell of Mercedes finishing third but 37.6 seconds behind.

May 04, 2025

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Arunachal Pradesh

In a boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh. State Ministers Kento Jini and Nyato Dukam were also present on the occasion.
Fully funded by Central Government, the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall has been built at a cost of Rs. 8 Crore. It aims to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and training facilities to promote grassroots-level sports in the region.
Equipped with modern amenities, the hall will cater to multiple indoor sports including boxing, badminton, judo, wushu, karate, taekwondo, weightlifting, table tennis, and volleyball, enabling young athletes from the region to train professionally and compete at national and international levels.

Kalinga Super Cup Should be an Annual Event

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo called for the Kalinga Super Cup to become a permanent fixture in the Indian football calendar, following the successful hosting of the tournament in Bhubaneswar.
Singh Deo lauded the efforts of the state administration in bringing a major national football event to Odisha.

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